Teach A Man To Fix

TEACH A MAN (OR WOMAN) TO FIX - Table Of Contents

Part One: The Mechanically Minded Mind

9 principles that mechanically inclined
people are inclined to live by.

1. Genetically Inclined? I Think Not!
2. Be a “Can Do” Person
3. There Is No Mechanical Black Magic
4. Risk Is Involved
5. Recognize Your Limitations
6. Wake Up And Smell The Gears And Levers
7. Use Your Imagination
8. Get To Know Your Tools And Materials
9. Be a Craftsman

Part Two – After The Basic Basics, Some Basics

1. Safety
2. Machine Basics
3. Material And Fastener Basics:
3a. Wood And Drywall
3b. Anchors
3c. The Nuts And Bolts Of … Nuts And Bolts, And Other Fasteners
3d. Make Your Life Easier
3e. Stripped!

Part Three: Taking Charge of Your Life

21 easy to learn real-world skills that everyone should know

First, a Note About Some Basic Tools
1. The Right Way to Turn a Screw (or Nut, or Bolt…)
2. How to Hammer a Nail All the Way in, and Straight too!
3. Removing Screws or Nails
4. Measure twice, properly!
5. Making Things Look Level
6. Using a Stud Finder
7. Installing a Wall Anchor
8. Repairing Drywall Damage
9. After The Patch, The Paint
10. Water Shutoffs Inside and Out
11. Drip Under the Sink, Gusher Behind the Washing Machine
12. Unclogging the Clog
13. Flush With Success
14. Check For a Propane Leak
15. Change a Fuse, Reset a Breaker
16. Broken Light Bulbs And Ornery Light Sockets
17. Repair an Extension Cord
18. Introduction To Knife Sharpening
19. Some Really Easy Car Care Tips
20. Jump Start a Vehicle
21. Start a Campfire