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What are some must have knowledges as head of household?
December 28, 2022 at
08:26 AM
So I'm a late bloomer. I'm also getting into a relationship where we are both seeing long term potential in. It got me thinking, there are some things I have never had to deal with that would come in handy, as in I'd love to be more of a handy person with things, and I am not.
What are some must knows? And where would you recommend I learn it? Basically things where I can provide more value in the relationship, but not even that, for myself most importantly
For example
Changing a tire - what tools, any all in one kit to always be ready and be a life saver in this situation for the partner?
Fixing head lights - yes, im sure i could get some kudos here too
Plumbing work - anything specific that one can do having the right tools?
Anything else?
What are some must knows? And where would you recommend I learn it? Basically things where I can provide more value in the relationship, but not even that, for myself most importantly
For example
Changing a tire - what tools, any all in one kit to always be ready and be a life saver in this situation for the partner?
Fixing head lights - yes, im sure i could get some kudos here too
Plumbing work - anything specific that one can do having the right tools?
Anything else?
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What are some must knows? And where would you recommend I learn it? Basically things where I can provide more value in the relationship, but not even that, for myself most importantly
For example
Changing a tire - what tools, any all in one kit to always be ready and be a life saver in this situation for the partner?
Fixing head lights - yes, im sure i could get some kudos here too
Plumbing work - anything specific that one can do having the right tools?
Anything else?
What are some must knows? And where would you recommend I learn it? Basically things where I can provide more value in the relationship, but not even that, for myself most importantly
For example
Changing a tire - what tools, any all in one kit to always be ready and be a life saver in this situation for the partner?
Fixing head lights - yes, im sure i could get some kudos here too
Plumbing work - anything specific that one can do having the right tools?
Anything else?
So lookup Changing a Tire for the model car you drive.
Same with changing a headlight.
Get A basic metric and SAE socket set and set of wrenches.
A Ryobi (home depot)4-5 piece cordless tool set that has a Drill, Impact driver and saws.
So lookup Changing a Tire for the model car you drive.
Same with changing a headlight.
Get A basic metric and SAE socket set and set of wrenches.
A Ryobi (home depot)4-5 piece cordless tool set that has a Drill, Impact driver and saws.
Plumbing is relatively easy. First, learn where is your whole-house shutoff valve. Then the shutoff valves beneath your sinks and toilets. These are critical when things begin to leak (and they will). Replacing light bulbs is easy enough. Replacing a light fixture or switch or ceiling fan is a bit more. With electricity, there is a hot or mains or power wire, a return or neutral wire, and a ground wire. Turning off the right circuit breaker in your electrical panel means you won't shock yourself when replacing anything.
If you prefer a hold-it-in-your-hands / dead tree book, drop a few bucks on this book [amazon.com]. Its value is HUGE in that it explains a lot of common issues in very clear detail.
Multimeter.
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OP should learn:
- How to stop a toilet from running.
- Learn why condensation on a toilet is bad.
- How to replace a flapper and fill valve.
- Determine whether to throw his back out or call a plumber when the flange breaks.
- How to install a new faucet.
- How to replace a rusted sink pipe if necessary.
Multimeter.
Don't have to bust out the big bucks and get a Fluke right out the gate.
The wife just bought some standing lamps and I know they will break, heck one of them was defective out of the box. The good news is the lamps will break soon and I won't have to look at the POS lamps. The bad news is more trash for the landfill. Oof.
Hope you are doing well!
Hope you are doing well!