Guys, are you a handyman? Ladies, do you want your guy to be a handyman around the home? (Page 3)

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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

Goodwifie · Answer

In Australia all electrical work needs to be done by a trained professional.

BCRanger10 · Answer

I can only do a couple of those things. I'm hoping to learn the others.

11110000bbbb · Answer

Half maybe but, I wouldn't make him do any I can't do...

19magic · Answer

How about I'm a girl and can definently do about 13 and do up 18 maybe 20 after finding the right DIY sites, tho one thing you forgot is that some of these jobs are two man jobs and so would need more than one person to do professionally

oksurething · Answer

I can do all the electrical things on the list, as I'm into physics. I can also do many of the other things.

BOUNTYGUY9 · Answer

my girl said that l am her handyman in the bed room she likes me to repair her toys and they are very well used

markscott · Answer

I've done them all, except replace an electric garage door opener (that can be very dangerous, due to a high tension spring) and cleaning a central air conditioner unit.

dandee55 · Answer

I can do about half of those -- and I could learn more if I had to.

LegateLanius · Answer

Somewhat. I am willing to learn the other things that I don't know

madhatters4 · Answer

i count that i can do 17 of the things listed.

missmalloy · Answer

I know how to do all of those things so I think he should know how to as well.

alice55 · Answer

I want my guy to know how to do those stuff because I'm unable to do it.

RedThread · Answer

Lol I'm totally useless at that stuff.

HereIbe · Answer

What man can't do all of that?

BeHappy1985 · Answer

All of these are pretty trivial..

SarahsSummer · Answer

I’m prety sure my guy can do most of those things.

YOUTOOSHOULDJUDGE · Answer

I'm a man who is good at 3 things: Math, oral sex and athletics. Beyond that forget about it.

Anonymous · Answer

I am the handyman. My mum taught me things.

Good_Behavior · Answer

I can't install cabinetry.

NightOwl8801 · Answer

I can do some of those things

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