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What are some must have knowledges as head of household?

3,709 578 December 28, 2022 at 08:26 AM in Chat
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?

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12-30-2022 at 04:26 AM.
12-30-2022 at 04:26 AM.
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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?
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12-30-2022 at 04:49 AM.
12-30-2022 at 04:49 AM.
In no particular order:

How to repair drywall.
Properly jump starting a car - and carrying the necessary cables/jump starter.
Know where your circuit breaker box is and know what outlets are on what circuit. A simple tester and/or multimeter can help with this.
Know where your water main shut off valve is located.
How to properly maintain a lawn if you have one. A good mower, trimmer, etc are helpful.



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12-30-2022 at 08:22 AM.
12-30-2022 at 08:22 AM.
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In no particular order:

How to repair drywall.
Properly jump starting a car - and carrying the necessary cables/jump starter.
Know where your circuit breaker box is and know what outlets are on what circuit. A simple tester and/or multimeter can help with this.
Know where your water main shut off valve is located.
How to properly maintain a lawn if you have one. A good mower, trimmer, etc are helpful.
No need for cables and all that. One of these things is all you need: portable multi-use jumper. [amazon.com]
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12-30-2022 at 12:07 PM.
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Quote from executivedealer :
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?
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12-30-2022 at 10:55 PM.
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