Quiz: Are You Enough of a ‘Mr. Fix It’?

Although the dividing line between men’s and women’s roles in relationships has evolved significantly, women still want a guy who knows his way around a toolbox, can fix things, and improve the quality of life within a home. Contrary to popular opinion, being ‘Mr. Fix It’ isn’t always about fixing broken things; it’s also about preventing broken objects and processes within the home, from reducing power bill costs to building a new wall in a safe manner. Take the quiz below to see if you truly fit the bill of a handyman in the eyes of your significant other.

10. If your wife/girlfriend catches you watching episodes of 'Home Improvement', how is she most likely to respond?

A. She'll brush it off. That's the kind of thing you usually do.

B. Squint at the TV, smile, and excitedly say 'why aren't you watching Dancing with the Stars'?

C. 'Well, at least you're not eating a pint of Ben and Jerry's, crying, and watching soap operas.'

Correct! Wrong!

Although most men overestimate their own masculinity, they're even more likely to overestimate their

9. When the garbage disposal is broken in your home, which of the following is your wife/girlfriend most likely to do?

A. Call her best friend's husband to fix it.

B. Ask you for help.

C. Call a professional maintenance person.

Correct! Wrong!

8. Which of the following is your favorite kind of yard work?

A. Sunbathing and sipping daiquiri. Yards aren't meant to be worked in.

B. Pulling weeds and chopping down excess vegetation.

C. Gardening

Correct! Wrong!

7. Between you and your wife/girlfriend, who pays the utilities bill most frequently?

Please select 2 correct answers

A. Me, I use the most power after all given how many tools I use, so it's fair I pay.

B. I do, but I shouldn't: My girlfriend/wife uses most of our power, especially with that darn blow dryer!

C. It doesn't really matter, because we have reduced our electrical bill so much with our solar panels

Correct! Wrong!

6. Which of the following is your most used item in your garage?

A. The smart car I drive to work, which saves a ton of space in the garage for DIY projects!

B. The exercise equipment

C. The toolbox.

Correct! Wrong!

5. Which of the following most closely resembles your identity in the eyes of others?

A. A guy who uses his money wisely and is as socially conscientious as he is environmentally conscientious.

B. The tough guy who nobody messes with.

C. The guy who attempts DIY projects when he does not have the know how necessary to complete them.

Correct! Wrong!

4. Which of these options best describes your relationship with DIY (do it yourself) projects at home?

A. I know my way around the toolbox, but know when to rely on a professional to fix or implement more complicated things.

B. A guy should be able to do all things himself if it involves tools or construction.

C. I've never considered myself a DIY person.

Correct! Wrong!

3. Which of the following most closely resembles your attitude on consumption?

A. I like having things that others have.

B. I like having things that others don't have, but should have.

C. I buy things for the social status they give me, not for their practical application.

Correct! Wrong!

2. Which of these household home improvement tools is most like you?

A. Hammer

B. Tape measure

C. Nail

Correct! Wrong!

1. When/if your girlfriend or wife talks with you about money, which position are you most likely to take?

Please select 2 correct answers

A. We should buy the thing that runs best, not the thing that's easiest or best looking.

B. Buy the thing that gives the greatest return on investment.

C. Buy the thing that may not be a great investment, but is great right now.

Correct! Wrong!

Quiz: Are You Enough of a Handyman/Mr. Fix It for Your Wife or Girlfriend?

Congratulations, you're a Mr. Fix It handyman extraordinaire!

You know your way around a toolbox and have the right motivations for improving your home, but you are also tactful and know when something is beyond the scope of your Mr. Fix it capabilities. If you haven't already implemented solar for your home, your manly wisdom gives you the discernment necessary to call the people who can make that home improvement project a possibility.

You're not the sharpest tool in the toolbox, but you are more of a Mr. Fix It than 50% of guys.

You're shooting par for the course here. However, ironically, part of being a handyman is preventing problems before they arise. For instance, preventing large power bills with solar power before these bills wind up in your mailbox. With some preventative maintenance work on your home, you can become a handyman.

Uh-oh, your wife or girlfriend may want you to improve your handiness

You are not very well versed in the tools of the Mr. Fix It trade, which may make romance a bit more difficult for you. A good first step to improving your resourcefulness in fixing stuff is to begin with the large power bills you pay: Show your significant other you can make smart investments by opting into solar for your home, and she'll recognize the impact your follow-through and thriftiness can have.

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