Real DIY Men and the Things They Can Do

By ModHomeEcTeacher

created on: 03/14/08

See how you rate as a DIY Man. According to Popular Mechanics, there are 25 things every man who claims the proud title of a DIY Man should be able to perform. The list covers fix-it know how as well as basic household technical finesse. Some of the skills seem a bit, how should I say, unnecessary. created on: 03/14/08

1. Fix a radiator hose

2. Protect your computer

3. Rescue a boater who has capsized (whaaaa???)

4. Frame a wall

5. Retouch digital photos

6. Back up a trailer

7. Build a campfire (Bear has taught all of us that skill)

8. Fix a dead outlet

9. Navigate with a map and compass

10. Use a torque wrench

11. Sharpen a knife

12. Perform CPR

13. Fillet a fish

14. Maneuver a car out of a skid

15. Get a car unstuck

16. Back up data

17. Paint a room

18. Mix concrete

19. Clean a Bolt Action Rife (why??)

20. Change oil and filter

21. Hook up an HDTV

22. Bleed brakes

23. Paddle a canoe

24. Fix a bike flat

25. Extend your wireless network

created on: 03/14/08

Tagged:
diy man popular mechanics studs skills

Did you like this article?

March 14, 2008

2 comments

Viewed 292 times

ModHomeEcTeacher's blog (61 posts)

Featured Writer
Subscribe to this blog
Member since: 11/30/06
About: Almost anything old can be made new again. If you look closely and see through...

More by ModHomeEcTeacher

Comments

» All comments

ModHomeEcTeacher

April 28, 2008

Eric-thanks for the link, I'll check it out. MHET

Gardenfork

April 28, 2008

Hi ModHomeEc teacher, I am the quintessential DIY Guy. and humble too... i host a web video show, Gardenfork.tv , which is about cooking, gardening, and other fun stuff, many of the shows involve DIY. you can see some of my handy work here: www.gardenfork.tv Thanks! eric.