A question for the ladies.

I really couldn't care less if the guy was handy. Sure, it would definitely be nice if he knew how to fix things, but it is probably lowest on the list of characteristics that I'd look for in a potential spouse.

I'll be honest. I don't consider myself a handy man. I just like to play with the tools..... getting stuff done with them just happens cause it validates my excuse to play with them....

*pulls trigger on cordless drill* *giggles like a child* *pulls trigger on cordless drill again* *giggles some more* *pulls trigger on cordless drill longer*

JeffofGallifrey said:

The screws wouldn't go into the wall.

It helped when I figured out how to set my drill to push screws in, not pull them out. And about 30 minutes in, I figured out how to lock what YouTube calls the "ratcheting chuck."

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Ah, right. Yes, I'm with you now. A lot of drills (well, power tools in general) are not all that obvious to operate really. It's a bit like going from an automatic to a manual car. It's only obvious if you've gained familiarity with it and know your way around.

Disc cutters and angle grinders are worse. Changing them over is a nightmare.

I think the reason many men (and women) aren't handy is that their parents didn't let them even try this stuff when they were young. It make a person feel like they aren't capable. My husband repaired Navy Fighter planes for 4 years but didn't believe he was "handy". When I started buying him tools and giving him room to figure things out and make mistakes, turns out he was rather good at fixing things....sometimes to the point of taking over the jobs I actually wanted to do.

I would like a guy who is willing to learn over someone who pulls out his credit card and phone every time there is a little repair that needs to be done. I also hope he is smart enough to know when a project is too big or he doesn't have the time to complete it so that we don't spend our whole life living in half done projects....

Well thats why screwdrivers were invented.

And those nutribullet juicer thingys. Because its tiring to squeeze all those fruits and vegetables by hand.

JeffofGallifrey said:

I just spent almost an hour trying to put a simple latch on my bedroom door. Six screws.

Ladies, does it matter if a guy is a handyman? On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is that to you?

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I don't think that matters, you are probably good in many other things.

JeffofGallifrey said:

I just spent almost an hour trying to put a simple latch on my bedroom door. Six screws.

Ladies, does it matter if a guy is a handyman? On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is that to you?

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It doesn't matter to me at all. I don't need a guy to be a certain stereotype. Nice if he can fix stuff, but totally fine if he can't.

JeffofGallifrey said:

I just spent almost an hour trying to put a simple latch on my bedroom door. Six screws.

Ladies, does it matter if a guy is a handyman? On a scale of 1 to 10, how important is that to you?

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1/10.

I am handy and I love fixing things!

As a kid all I wanted was a tool set. I wasn't allowed to fix anything or learn how to, but now I can! I'd be perfectly happy being the handy person

JeffofGallifrey said:

The screws wouldn't go into the wall.

It helped when I figured out how to set my drill to push screws in, not pull them out. And about 30 minutes in, I figured out how to lock what YouTube calls the "ratcheting chuck."

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Also, don't forget, "Righty tighty, lefty loosey".

sundewgrower said:

I'm a good handy man since I helped build our family house, my business involves a lot of DIY,
and I'm able to take care of most stuff. However, I can't cook really, and have other issues.
In the end being willing to try, not making assumptions, and being motivated will make a guy stand out for DIY.
Pre-existing skills are good, but with some time they'll be learned, and be put to good use.

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Same here, except I can cook.