So Repairing....

[dashbarron]

Only about 30 hours in the game. Before I lose any more buildings I think I need to ask: how do you repair? I don't see any orders or anyway to force repairs, and with it as the only priority for colonists they sit idle?

[ParadogsGamer]

Do you have the materials needed for the repair?

[Innese]

The object that needs repairs needs to be located within your 'home zone'

[Scotty]

The object that needs repairs needs to be located within your 'home zone'

As above.
Your colonists will automatically repair stuff when they are free

[dashbarron]

The object that needs repairs needs to be located within your 'home zone'

Home zone! I was wondering what that zone was for. Thanks!

[DeltaV]

The object that needs repairs needs to be located within your 'home zone'

Home zone! I was wondering what that zone was for. Thanks!

Keep in mind that the home zone is also the only area that colonists will clean and fight fires in.

[tuver]

On top on being in the home zone, you must also have a colonist selected for repair. easily overlooked too.