16 Husbands Who Better Be Handsome Because They"re Sure Not Handy

Nothing has taught me more about building things and fixing things than being a homeowner. When your faucet starts leaking, you can’t call the landlord to get it looked at anymore. It’s your responsibility now. And so I have learned to install a faucet – more so the first time, but that meant that the second time went much easier. That said, the best lesson of all is knowing when you’re out of your depth. Home repairs aren’t nearly as forgiving as you would like. 

So there comes a time when paying for a professional is actually the less expensive and quicker option. If you’re having trouble figuring out when that time comes, listen to your better half – you know you’ll never hear the end of it if you don’t!

1. I’m no expert, but I do know that’s not how you’re supposed to run your dryer exhaust.

2. If you just buy a stud finder, you save yourself all the holes in the wall and you get to make the same lame joke every time you take it out of the toolbox. 

3. That word translates to “ground,” which should be your first clue that it’s time to hire a pro. 

4. Pro tip: when building a staircase, remember that human people will actually have to use it.