In a 600-square-foot workshop, Joe Toth bends over a leather pouch and stitches by hand. Rows of antique tools hang behind him, along with plastic containers filled with buckles and gold fasteners.

The art and technique of leather repair allows for creativity, keeps old gear out of the landfill, and saves money. Whether you’re reviving a favorite belt, repairing a worn dog collar, buffing ...

DULUTH — Deb Manhart is good at pivoting. About 10 years ago, the Duluth resident had to stop working as a chef due to a hiking injury and constant flare-ups of her reflex sympathetic dystrophy. The ...