Some of Canada’s top artists and makers share their tips on how to repair, reuse, mend, upcycle and fix just about everything in your closet and elsewhere in your home ...

Recently, I walked into Danel Shoe Repair in midtown Manhattan with a pair of shoes whose heels had completely imploded. Alex Plishtiev, the owner, took one look and quoted me a price: $20.

It's one thing hand stitching a torn seam or tightening a loose coat button but a whole other kettle of fish when it comes to figuring out how to mend shoes so loved the toes are flapping.