Repairing Blinds - Chol HaMoed
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Question
Is repairing blinds for use during Chol HaMoed considered a matter of loss? And is it permissible, in case of necessity, to open a cabinet or drawer rented from a non-Jew to take a bandage or plaster?
Answer
Shalom Rav and joyous festivals
Any building repair is more stringent than other repairs during Chol HaMoed.
Therefore, as long as there is a way to manage without the repair, [such as darkening the room with a blanket, etc.], one should do so.
However, if it is impossible to use the room without repairing the blinds, a non-professional repair [- amateur work] is permitted.
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Orach Chaim, Siman 540
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