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Ten Step Guide To Being Handy Around The House
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Posted on 09/09/2001 4:13:16 PM PDT by SAMWolf
- If you can't find a screwdriver, use a knife. If you break off the tip, it's an improved screwdriver.
- Try to work alone. An audience is rarely any help.
- Above all, if what you've done is stupid, but it works, then it isn't stupid.
- Work in the kitchen whenever you can ... many fine tools are there, its warm and dry, and you are close to the refrigerator.
- If it's electronic, get a new one ... or consult a twelve-year-old.
- Stay simple minded: Get a new battery; replace the bulb or fuse; see if the tank is empty; try turning the switch "on" ; or just paintover it.
- Always take credit for miracles. If you dropped the alarm clock while taking it apart and it suddenly starts working, you have healed it.
- Regardless of what people say, kicking, pounding, and throwing sometimes DOES help.
- If something looks level, it is level.
- If at first you don't succeed, redefine success
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And don't forget the power of Duct Tape!
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posted on
09/09/2001 4:13:16 PM PDT
by
SAMWolf
To: SAMWolf
Duct tape is a girl's best friend... I've used duct tape to fix engine hoses, repair cracked fiberglass, and as lovely silver fabric for decorative trim. It's right up there with WD-40 as one of mankind's greatest inventions!
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posted on
09/09/2001 4:18:16 PM PDT
by
dandelion
To: SAMWolf
If you can't find a screwdriver, use a knife. If you break off the tip, it's an improved screwdriver.I have an old paring knife in my kitchen drawer that the tip broke off of and it's the best tool I have.
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posted on
09/09/2001 4:23:19 PM PDT
by
riley1992
To: SAMWolf
When it comes to computer or other office-type equipment, don't underestimate the power of the ON/OFF switch. Turning the machine off and turning it back on works wonders!
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posted on
09/09/2001 4:28:00 PM PDT
by
wimpycat
To: all
Now I know where all my knives are...somewhere in the garage...
btw...I love Duct Tape, and a girl's best friend is Super Glue or a glue gun...gotta have em!
To: mystery-ak
Tacky Glue, florist's wire, various colors of electrical tape, spackle, and wood putty are always in my "Queen of the Cob-Job" toolbox!
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posted on
09/09/2001 4:56:12 PM PDT
by
uvular
To: dandelion
WD-40 is good for everything but a broken heart. In fact,if you drink enough WD-40,you probably won't have to worry about your broken heart problem,either,lol.
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posted on
09/09/2001 5:09:28 PM PDT
by
sawsalimb
To: SAMWolf
"Always remember the handyman's secret weapon, duct tape."
"If at first you don't succeed, slap more duct tape on it."
"The Force, Luke, is like duct tape. There's a light side and a dark side, and it binds the universe together."
-Red 'Darth' Green
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posted on
09/09/2001 5:13:05 PM PDT
by
Jonah Hex
To: dandelion
How ironic that Duck Tape and WD-40 definitely do NOT mix.
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posted on
09/09/2001 5:38:06 PM PDT
by
Illbay
To: Jonah Hex
>>>Red 'Darth' Green<<<
Hey, isn't that a PBS show? What kinda Freeper are you?
Someone get me a Texan with a rope. He'll know what to do!
To: FormerLib
Honest, that's the only PBS show I watch! I shot the sheriff, but I didn't shoot the deputy!
To: SAMWolf
11. Have a beer.
12. Have another beer.
13. Finish off the beer.
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posted on
09/09/2001 6:50:19 PM PDT
by
Leisler
To: SAMWolf
'Tis simple:
Marry well.</font size></font color>
(I don't.)</font size>
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posted on
09/09/2001 6:52:53 PM PDT
by
bannie
To: SAMWolf
You only need two thing to get through life WD-40 to take stuff apart, Duct-tape to put things together.
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posted on
09/09/2001 8:20:20 PM PDT
by
Valin
To: Illbay
It's a wing wang thing
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posted on
09/09/2001 8:22:08 PM PDT
by
Valin
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