Friday Fiver
1. Are you good at fixing things?
Simple fixes. I've always loved the challenge of undoing big knots. I try to fix simple things like jewelry clasps, patching a wall, unclogging a drain. Last weekend, with the help of a YouTube video, I unclogged and reset the garbage disposal. I think we've lost the last of our tiny plastic measuring spoons down there. I worked for 2 summers in turning apartments in my college town, which taught me a bunch of easy repairs. For bigger stuff, I'd rather pay a professional.
2. What kinds of things can you fix?
Oops, answered this above.
3. Is there anyone in your family who is good at fixing things?
My dad was. He was an electrician of sorts. He worked at a naval base until it was shut down in the 90s, and then worked part time at a hardware store. At home, he was always working on the yard, around the house, and did the car maintenance.
My brother is the computer fix-it guy.
4. Has anyone ever taught you how to fix things?
Not really. Some things I try to figure out on my own. When I was a kid, we had this book called How to Fix Just About Anything that I liked to look through. Now, Google and YouTube are my go-tos when something goes wonky.
5. What was the last thing that broke in your home?
The garbage disposal last weekend.
Simple fixes. I've always loved the challenge of undoing big knots. I try to fix simple things like jewelry clasps, patching a wall, unclogging a drain. Last weekend, with the help of a YouTube video, I unclogged and reset the garbage disposal. I think we've lost the last of our tiny plastic measuring spoons down there. I worked for 2 summers in turning apartments in my college town, which taught me a bunch of easy repairs. For bigger stuff, I'd rather pay a professional.
2. What kinds of things can you fix?
Oops, answered this above.
3. Is there anyone in your family who is good at fixing things?
My dad was. He was an electrician of sorts. He worked at a naval base until it was shut down in the 90s, and then worked part time at a hardware store. At home, he was always working on the yard, around the house, and did the car maintenance.
My brother is the computer fix-it guy.
4. Has anyone ever taught you how to fix things?
Not really. Some things I try to figure out on my own. When I was a kid, we had this book called How to Fix Just About Anything that I liked to look through. Now, Google and YouTube are my go-tos when something goes wonky.
5. What was the last thing that broke in your home?
The garbage disposal last weekend.