to mend, to patch up, to repair...

repair, mending

maintenance and repair, upkeep (of equipment)

mending, repair, darning...

Japanese mugwort (Artemisia princeps)

to keep up (appearances), to put up (a good front), to smooth over (a mistake...

dressing oneself, personal grooming

to choose (something) at one's discretion, to use one's discretion in choosing

preening

to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.)...

to put up a good front

grooming oneself (esp. animals), mutual grooming (e.g. monkeys), social grooming...

springtime repairing of fences after winter damage

repairing pottery with a lacquer mixed with gold, silver, etc.

repair man

cost of repairs, repair costs

in the process of being repaired, during repairs

to keep up (appearances), to put up (a good front), to smooth over (a mistake...

to explain away (a mistake, failure, etc.)...

repair shop

maintenance fee (in an apartment building), maintenance charge, reserve fund for building repairs