7 Home Improvement Project Phrases Guys Say

I’ve tried my hand at fixing things around the house. Whatever the project, it usually works… but with a caveat. If I fix it you usually have to instruct others to…

  • “Jiggle the handle”
  • “Turn it the other way”
  • “Force it down”

I’m not super handy as evidenced by having a mild anxiety attack after opening these instructions on a recent project I did (disclosure: with my Dad. I couldn’t do it alone).

home improvement anxiety attack

Only 26+ steps to a simple installation. So much to go wrong.

It’s also interesting to note that I work for a home improvement company in the sales and marketing departments. Repeat: the sales and marketing departments. This week part of my duties involved production of a commercial for our kitchen division.

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