fixing things

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allen0187 @allen0187 (59648) • Philippines 6 Nov 21

They don't make things like they used to. something that I often hear. More often than not, when things go broke, these are replaced rather than fixed. Phones, laptops, even relationships. Well, it really depends on the severity...

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Life has meaning again for The Horse!

The Horse @TheHorse (238268) • Walnut Creek, California 10 May 19

As some of you know, I love projects. Even if they're tiny projects, they give my life meaning in the moment. This morning, I had to bring my guitar amplifier in from my truck to make room for hauling wine and other goodies to...

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I fixed it

ElicBxn @ElicBxn (64169) • United States 7 May 18

Saturday when our guy friend was over, he mentioned that the back toilet's handle wasn't "right." For those of us that use it all the time, we hadn't noticed it getting... weird. The wife agreed that it seemed wrong, but I had...

fixing things

plumbing

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stupid question: How to move fast?

Lana @inopiratum_a_medio12 (877) 6 Jan 13

Every time I start doing something it always takes me hours to finish like cleaning the closets in the kitchen or cleaning my room, it took me 4 hrs. I'll try to use timer next time for start. ha ha, Right? do you think?

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i think we can repair our own broken faucet

hotsummer @hotsummer (13919) • Philippines 31 Jul 12

so we won't need to hire someone. after all it seems the damage is too simple for us to repair ourselves. but we are still looking for some tools that we need. we still looking for one tool. after finding it that we can get to...

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Do you know someone who thinks you can perform miracles?

cotruelove @cotruelove (1016) • Denver, Colorado 23 Jul 12

My hubby is very good at fixing things, but he can't make dead electronic things like small DVD players work when they are broken. So many of the new electronic things are designed to be thrown away not repaired. However, my...

fixing things

repairing electronic throwaways

repairing household items

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When something is broken in your house, do you fix it yourself or buy a new one?

iskayz @iskayz (5420) • Philippines 13 Nov 08

My faucet is broken. Its leaking cause it doesn't tighten anymore. Anyways, I had it fixed but just a remedy to stop it from leaking. I tie a rope around it when I have to turn it off to tighten it up bit and it works...

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Is your husband a handyman?

Rocketj1 @rocketj1 (6955) • United States 5 Sep 08

Mine is not. In fact, I usually am the one to put things together (the lawn mower, furniture, toys etc.) I sometimes wish it wasn't this way. I of course would never say so. He is a great man in many other ways. How about you?...

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ahh while the husband is away the wife will play

travibabiesgirl @travibabiesgirl (1690) • United States 27 Jun 08

Hubby has left town for 4 days. I am so excited but am probably going to get into so much trouble. He has told me not to do it but I am going to do it anyway. I Don't know why he has such a problem with me fixing up the house. Our...

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Are you like Tim Allen or Bob Villa?

vicneedscoffee @vicneedscoffee (1259) • United States 3 Jun 08

I had a clamp on a pipe break loose last night. So I grabbed a hose clamp and fit it on until I can fix it properly. It got me to thinking sometimes I do okay on small jobs. I can fix the car a bit and do small home repairs....

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Who is more Handy in your house..You or your spouse/partner?

smwilliams @smwilliams (647) • United States 8 Jan 08

This isnt necessarily a Man vs Woman discussion, but Im much more handy than my hubby! He kinda reminds me of Tim the toolman Taylor :) Not joking..everytime he picks up a power tool Im afraid he might hurt himself..lol...When it...

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Im glad we had fixed it..:)

fairygreen @fairygreen (533) • Philippines 17 Apr 07

I am really glad that we had fix and settle things last night.I felt relieved now that after a little miscommunication, i was really grateful that we were able to pick up things and be able to talk it smoothly.Were both happy...

communication

fixing things

settling things

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thanks

itsjustmeb @itsjustmeb (1212) • Canada 25 Feb 07

I just wanted to write this discussion to thank my dear hubby. Last night, after hearing the washing machine wasn't working, he went downstairs and fixed it. So thank you!!!!!!!!!! Honestly, you have no idea on how much you take...

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men

thank you

What else should I know!?

allshookup @allshookup (597) • United States 6 Feb 07

Last night, my water heater went out. It's fairly new, so I was surprised. I had NO idea where to begin trying to fix it. This morning I woke up and it was still out, so I called my mom at work. She told me to switch the breaker...

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