I have realized that my most popular posts have all been project-related, whether it’s hacking some bedside tables or crafting a necklace. That must mean that you are all pretty interested in doing things yourself. Who isn’t, really? It’s so rewarding to successfully tackle projects you weren’t sure you could.
For years and years, my dad has talked about writing a book about being handy. Not a typical step-by-step instruction book, but about learning how to think like a handy person. Being mechanically inclined is not something you’re just born with, contrary to popular belief. It’s just a matter of learning the main principles, and building up your confidence.
I’m so excited to tell you that he has decided to start a blog to get his ideas out there – to demystify handiness. It’s called “Teach a Man to Fix” and I think you’re really going to like it. And I’m not just saying that because he’s my dad! I know that you won’t find this information elsewhere. He has planned out the blog meticulously to make sure that each post you’ll actually learn something valuable, something that will help you become more independent and resourceful.
I have a list of (fourteen!) projects I want to do around our new place, requiring varying degrees of know-how so I’m looking forward to the reminders, too! Here’s a good place to start.
Tumbling
Black Bean Brownies
fromscandinaviawithlove A home in Finland.
Cuoio Lounge Chair via SeeSaw
Photo Grid on SeeSaw
Adventurer Poster - Etsy
Bubble Chandelier - Matter
UO Corporate Campus
Pictorial Guide to Emotions // Fine Art Print by themooncraft
Perfect. I look forward to reading!
Thank you so much for such a nice intro! And congrats on the new apartment in Gastown! I’m a bit jealous, but …do you take reservations?
I’m so excited to read this blog and share it with my friends. I just skimmed it and I’m already impressed. Thanks for passing it along!
My dad used to try to teach me how to fix things, and I did not pay attention. Twenty years later my job turned into one that required fixing things every day. Now I feel like I can fix or make almost anything. Good for your dad to encourage fix it thinking.
We LOVE your dad’s new site. We NEED your dad’s new site. We live in a 100 year-old house, where things need repairing all the time. We’ve spent too much money getting people to fix things we should have done ourselves (but were too intimidated/clueless to do). Tell him he’s got disciples here in Toronto…
xo
I’m not easily impressed. . . but that’s imrpeisnsg me!