skill set every man should have

[greggraffin]

Hey Gregg, good to hear you have the balls to ask bc a lot of guys don't learn and don't try to learn it later on. I didn't learn SHIT the first 30 years of my life, but I had to learn and am still learning because of my rental property. Here are some things I recommend you learn to do:

Change out a light fixture - Very intimidating but really easy. One of those things that can be a nice update throughout your house for relatively little money.

Drywall patch - Small jobs and just pre-painting prep work. This is an easy skill to acquire but you need to learn how to do it right, otherwise it looks like shit.

Build a box - Learn how to work with wood by taking on small projects. You will fuck it up, but like anything, the more time you practice, the more you learn and the better you get.

I'm mediocre at best, but I am trying to learn. Home Depot offers classes on the weekends and there is a lot of stuff on YouTube. I have learned the most by asking people for help. If someone is remodeling something, volunteer to help.

thanks, appreciate the advice

 

[SixFive]

That's what she said.

Beat me to it!!

I know how to do very few of these "manly" things, but one skill I do have is that I can assemble nearly anything if I have directions.

 

[DZ]

Respect your elders.

A "skill" many lack.

To follow up on this... Respect women, especially your own, if you're lucky enough to have one.

I've encountered too many situations lately where it just seems like chivalry is lost. A big part of being a man is being a gentleman. Guys just don't hold the door for women anymore. I see too many men pushing and shoving by ladies in bars when they should be letting them by first... touching and advancing on women when it's not wanted or warranted. Also, if you have a special lady friend, open up the car door for her, give her your jacket when it's cold, always insist on paying for drinks/dinner. Even small things, like putting your arm around a girl or taking her hand when you're walking by a group of guys that you know are checking her out. These actions can go a long way and I think a lot of it is lost with younger generations.
:0074

 

[DZ]

Additionally, every singe man should be able to grill a steak, prepare and cook a burger and, if you work at it hard enough, cook some damn good savory bbq.

That is all.

:0008

 

[DZ]

i dont know how to

change oil
change a flat tire

also, too add to your car theme, you should also know how to jump start anything with a battery

 

[Hashish]

also, too add to your car theme, you should also know how to jump start anything with a battery

 

[JOSHNAUDI]

Removing Porn Viruses

 

[Betone]

If your working on any light fixture or electrical, make sure the breaker is off:142smilie
You would be "shocked" to know how often people turn the switches on while your working :scared

 

[Old School]

Hey Gregg, good to hear you have the balls to ask bc a lot of guys don't learn and don't try to learn it later on. I didn't learn SHIT the first 30 years of my life, but I had to learn and am still learning because of my rental property. Here are some things I recommend you learn to do:

Change out a light fixture - Very intimidating but really easy. One of those things that can be a nice update throughout your house for relatively little money.

Drywall patch - Small jobs and just pre-painting prep work. This is an easy skill to acquire but you need to learn how to do it right, otherwise it looks like shit.

Build a box - Learn how to work with wood by taking on small projects. You will fuck it up, but like anything, the more time you practice, the more you learn and the better you get.

I'm mediocre at best, but I am trying to learn. Home Depot offers classes on the weekends and there is a lot of stuff on YouTube. I have learned the most by asking people for help. If someone is remodeling something, volunteer to help.

good stuff...:0074



add on...

pilot light for hot water heater.

fuse/breaker system/panel box

water shutoff..inside and out..
lotta grown men have no clue as to where to cut the water flow off inside the house.


house painting..inside and out.

really not that hard ...lotta great tools now to make the jobs easier.

 

[freelancc]

Respect your elders.
.

is this a reference to Jack..:shrug:

 

[Blitz]

The one thing I've never done is learn how to drive a standard.

 

[WhatsHisNuts]

good stuff...:0074



add on...

pilot light for hot water heater.

fuse/breaker system/panel box

water shutoff..inside and out..
lotta grown men have no clue as to where to cut the water flow off inside the house.


house painting..inside and out.

really not that hard ...lotta great tools now to make the jobs easier.

I have never messed with the hot water heater. I get nervous around gas, but I'm guessing it is just like lighting a stove.

Great point on the water shutoffs and electrical box. If you want to save yourself some serious time, learn how to turn off the water and mark your breakers.

Painting fucking blows, but there is little else that makes me feel a sense of accomplishment the way painting does.Such a great way to clean/freshen up a room. I'm working on painting the whole inside (slowly) and then going to take on the trim on the outside.....can't wait to be done.

 

[Sportsaholic]

Making coffee.........:0003

 

[hedgehog]

That's what she said.

:lol:

 

[hedgehog]

The one thing I've never done is learn how to drive a standard.

It takes practice, I learned how when I was a teenager I drove my dads jeep sometimes when weather was nice and took it mudding, good times

 

[Old School]

I have never messed with the hot water heater. I get nervous around gas, but I'm guessing it is just like lighting a stove.

Great point on the water shutoffs and electrical box. If you want to save yourself some serious time, learn how to turn off the water and mark your breakers.

Painting fucking blows, but there is little else that makes me feel a sense of accomplishment the way painting does.Such a great way to clean/freshen up a room. I'm working on painting the whole inside (slowly) and then going to take on the trim on the outside.....can't wait to be done.

:0074


nothing like a fresh coat of paint to make ones home look new..


be sure to watch some video on sanding and priming the trim if they are in fact wood.


like most home redo's and upgrades the prep work is vital to the finished product.

 

[GENO]

having been raised on a farm makes a difference :0074

 

[ImFeklhr]

Great thread. I'm pretty useless with a lot of this stuff; but was happy I knew a few of them.

The one thing I really should learn:

How to drive. :facepalm:

 

[DZ]

Great thread. I'm pretty useless with a lot of this stuff; but was happy I knew a few of them.

The one thing I really should learn:

How to drive. :facepalm:

I guess you don't really need to in SF, but i suppose if you want to get out and see other parts of this great state and it's neighbors the ability to drive might be come in handy. The interesting thing is, the one thing I miss the most about back home is the complete lack of necessity to ever have to drive. I have dozens of friends and family back in NY that have never had to get a driver's license their entire lives. I imagine SF is similar in that manner. Now that I live in LA, I envy their inability to drive, meaning, I wish I had their problem, without having the problem of having to drive everywhere.