Saturday, 15 September 2007

25 Skills every man should know

Popular Mechanics has published a list of "25 skills every man should know". They are:

1. Patch a radiator hose;
2. Protect your computer;
3. Rescue a boater who has capsized;
4. Frame a wall;
5. Retouch digital photos;
6. Back up a trailer;
7. Build a campfire;
8. Fix a dead outlet;
9. Navigate with a map and compass;
10. Use a torque wrench;
11. Sharpen a knife;
12. Perform CPR;
13. Fillet a fish;
14. Manoeuvre a car out of a skid;
15. Get a car unstuck;
16. Back up data;
17. Paint a room;
18. Mix concrete;
19. Clean a bolt-action rifle;
20. Change oil and filter;
21. Hook up an HDTV;
22. Bleed brakes;
23. Paddle a canoe;
24. Fix a bike flat;
25. Extend your wireless network.

For me, I would say I could confidently do 21/25. How about you?

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