There will come a point when you lack the resources to fix something broken and have to rely on creativity. And with a bit of quick thinking, you’ll be able to come up with something,These photos fromr/thereifixeditshow people making easy fixes with what they have at their disposal. Some are clever and even plausibly functional, while others are just downright silly.Scroll through them and have a fewchuckles and giggles.This post may includeaffiliate links.
There will come a point when you lack the resources to fix something broken and have to rely on creativity. And with a bit of quick thinking, you’ll be able to come up with something,
These photos fromr/thereifixeditshow people making easy fixes with what they have at their disposal. Some are clever and even plausibly functional, while others are just downright silly.
Scroll through them and have a fewchuckles and giggles.
This post may includeaffiliate links.
The page has 81,000 members with a profile that reads, “MacGyver would be proud.” It’s a nod to the classic 1985 television series (rebooted in 2016) aboutAngus MacGyver, a man described as a “non-violent problem solver” who uses his keen handiness skills to get out of a jam. He could defuse bombs using paper clips and break zip ties using live wires.
You don’t need to be at MacGyver level, but knowing how to properly fix something would be beneficial. For builder, author, and humanitarianIan Anderson, begin with the small things around the house.“Listen to your stuff, notice how things sound when they are working okay,” Anderson toldApartment Therapy. “Touch things to notice how they feel. Sniff things; odd smells often mean something has changed, maybe a leak or something overheating.
You don’t need to be at MacGyver level, but knowing how to properly fix something would be beneficial. For builder, author, and humanitarianIan Anderson, begin with the small things around the house.
“Listen to your stuff, notice how things sound when they are working okay,” Anderson toldApartment Therapy. “Touch things to notice how they feel. Sniff things; odd smells often mean something has changed, maybe a leak or something overheating.
Practice brings precision, a concept that likewise applies tobeing handy. Anderson urges doing trial runs on easily disposable scrap material.
Still on the topic of practicing, Anderson advises starting with simple must-know tasks like changing lightbulbs and tightening loose screws.“Even just keeping things clean will teach you something because it means you have to get up close and can spot something new early.”
Still on the topic of practicing, Anderson advises starting with simple must-know tasks like changing lightbulbs and tightening loose screws.
“Even just keeping things clean will teach you something because it means you have to get up close and can spot something new early.”
If you’restruggling with a chorebecause of your lack of skills, Anderson has one important reminder: there’s nothing wrong with asking for help. This is especially true for chores involving potentially dangerous tasks like electrical work.
Becoming more handy is impossible without the proper tools. Home Depot Vice President David Passifume spoke toYahooand gave a list of essentials.“This includes a tape measure, a hammer with a comfortable grip, both a Philips head and flat head screwdriver, a pair of pliers, a cordless drill, a level, a stud finder, a handheld sander, and a few adjustable wrenches in different sizes to manipulate nuts and bolts.”
Becoming more handy is impossible without the proper tools. Home Depot Vice President David Passifume spoke toYahooand gave a list of essentials.
“This includes a tape measure, a hammer with a comfortable grip, both a Philips head and flat head screwdriver, a pair of pliers, a cordless drill, a level, a stud finder, a handheld sander, and a few adjustable wrenches in different sizes to manipulate nuts and bolts.”
Painting is another satisfying DIY activity for the home, and for expert Christina Blake, it is also an excellent place to start.“Adding a fresh coat to an old piece also gives you the opportunity to experiment with different colors and finishes, before taking on bigger paint projects in the future.”
Painting is another satisfying DIY activity for the home, and for expert Christina Blake, it is also an excellent place to start.
“Adding a fresh coat to an old piece also gives you the opportunity to experiment with different colors and finishes, before taking on bigger paint projects in the future.”
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