Guys, are you a handyman? Ladies, do you want your guy to be a handyman around the home? (Page 2)

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Well, almost anyone can change a light bulb but there are many other things around a house which either require some expertise or are done much better if you have some experience. However, calling a repairman isn't always practical or affordable.  I have dated some very intelligent women, and some of them were quite independent, but if the faucet was dripping, they didn't know anything about faucets and they expected me to take care of it. I also learned that social theory and political positions about feminism aren't very important when there isn't any hot water on Sunday night: I'm the guy and I should know what to do to fix the problem! This may be the 21st Century, but home maintenance and repair is still mostly the province of men.  Guys, how many of these things do you feel confident doing around the house? If you can’t do all of them, are you motivated to learn how to do the others? Ladies, how many of these things do you think a guy should be able to do around the house? 1. Replace a light fixture 2. Hang a ceiling fan 3. Replace a wall mounted light switch or electrical receptacle 4. Repair a dripping faucet 5. Replace an old faucet 6. Unstop a clogged drain 7. Painting a room in a professional manner 8. Hang a heavy picture or oversized mirror 9. Replace a broken belt in a clothes dryer 10. Change the oil in the car 11. Patch a 2” or larger hole in the wall 12. Install an over-the-range microwave oven 13. Replace a heater element in a water heater 14. Replace a lock set on an exterior door 15. Repair a toilet that won’t stop running 16. Replace fire/smoke alarms 17. Install shelving in a closet 18. Replace an electric garage door opener 19. Perform an annual cleaning of a central air conditioning unit 20. Replace a blade on a lawn mower

10dsw · Answer

I can do every one of those things. I have been working as a graduate student in an engineering lab for about 2 years now designing and programming medical equipment. So a light fixture? Come on now ;)

Bliss-taylor · Answer

Husband does it all. I could do some of that myself also but he can do that and more.

musicbrain5 · Answer

To be honest, it's not a huge deal if he doesn't know how to do most of those things. I've done most of them, some of them several times over. Living in an old house really forces one to hone their basic handyman skills.

kaskas19 · Answer

It's not necessary, but it would be really nice. My dad is that way and it makes everything much easier. Luckily I picked up a few things from him.

Gardenia1228 · Answer

I'd prefer a guy who knows how to do at least 10 things on that list, if I can do at least 10 things on that list it'd be great if he could too. It's more fun to do things as a team.

idiotmanchild · Answer

I wouldn't call myself a handyman at all. I can do about 6-8 of those things, but anyone should be able to do the things I can if they know how to use a screwdriver...

UnaKaizen · Answer

I have never done 18. otherwise i'm good to go. i don't care if he knows how to do those things though, it can not hurt. 2 is better than one in any task.

SirRexington · Answer

I can't do any of these things besides paint and lift heavy stuff.

yoshi_wanna_ask · Answer

I think, the things he doesn't know how to do we can work out together (even if we need to hire someone) but 9-11 would be good. If he knows how to do more, great! But that's a good start. This doesn't mean I expect him to be 'macho' and bear responsibility for everything but I think a guy has much more likelihood of knowing how to do these things than your average gal.

tek555_pessimist · Answer

I can't answer exactly. I have done a couple of the things on that list, but as I have never done the rest I would not know until I have tried. It would depend on the presence of instructions and the difficulty of the task. Electrical wiring should be fine, but is not a good idea where I live as it can cause issues with your insurance. I would however strive my best to solve a task if it came up, so I would know how to do it the next time.

ambarlee25 · Answer

my SO is an engineer by trade and can do all those things, he is amazing! So grateful to have him help out like that

Redstang88 · Answer

I've done 14 or 15 on the list, and the rest are well within my skillset. I've built cabins from the ground up and am currently restoring my Mustang so there isn't much I can't figure out. Just keep me away from computers

Anon85 · Answer

I know I can do about 9 of them and I think I can do about a dozen of them. A quick tutorial and I'm sure I could do much more

r4ngeF · Answer

That list isn't any of a problem. There are much more things men can do if they are to be "handy". At least I can name 100 more things I can do.

Anonymous · Answer

My SO knows how to do every single thing in that list. He knows how to install floors, build a room from ground up, he's very handy and I do feel like a lucky lady! Got myself a good one!

hasrett · Answer

I want him to be a handyman so that he could teach me to be handywoman so that we could both do work around the house.

Shambala · Answer

My husband can fix anything around the house or on a car.

Someguynamedbob · Answer

I Can do all of that no problem because I’m not useless and actually get off my ass and do thing unlike the rest of this generation

douride2 · Answer

I'm a girl & I have done all of those except for 1. Just replaced the 20 yr old water heater instead of the element..

JenSCDC · Answer

Why would I need I guy for to do those things? I've done 12, never had to do the other 8.

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