25 Skills

The October issue of Popular Mechanics featured an article on "25 Skills Every Man Should Know."

Here's their list, which I've broken down into categories for discussion:

Car Skills

Patch a radiator hose
Back up a trailer
Bleed brakes
Use a torque wrench
Maneuver a car out of a skid
Get a car unstuck
Change oil and filter

Boy Scout Skills

Clean a bolt-action rifle
Perform CPR
Rescue a boater who has capsized
Build a campfire
Paddle a canoe
Navigate with a map and compass

Handyman Skills

Frame a wall
Fix a dead outlet
Paint a room
Mix concrete

Computer/Tech Skills

Protect your computer
Extend your wireless network
Retouch digital photos

Back up data
Hook up an HDTV

Other Skills

Sharpen a knife
Fillet a fish
Fix a bike flat

What would you add or remove?

Comments: 13

Amanda J. Nov 18, 2007, 4:14pm EST

I know I can't do all those things. I think if you are good in one area, you can always hire someone or barter to get those in the other.

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Kelly M. Nov 18, 2007, 4:20pm EST

That is a pretty comprehensive list! Changing a tire should definately be on there!

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Mari H. Nov 18, 2007, 7:00pm EST

Fixing Gather glitches

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Anne S. Nov 18, 2007, 9:23pm EST

I've never bled brakes, but I have repaired screens/screen doors.

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Robert D. Nov 19, 2007, 12:57am EST

I would have to add minor tune-up, change a doorknob and deadbolt, fix a leaky faucet/toilet, dance, iron a dress shirt, cook for self/date/significant other, and change a diaper!

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Betty DeRamus Nov 19, 2007, 2:46am EST

In car skill add, flush raditor...

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Betty DeRamus Nov 19, 2007, 2:47am EST

Boy Scout skills take away clean rifle,

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Betty DeRamus Nov 19, 2007, 2:48am EST

add cooking and clean in a house.

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Betty DeRamus Nov 19, 2007, 2:48am EST

handyman need plumming. a must...

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Betty DeRamus Nov 19, 2007, 2:49am EST

other skill HOW TO BE A GENTLEMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Betty DeRamus Nov 19, 2007, 2:49am EST

oh WELCOME TO GATHER

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John Philipp Nov 19, 2007, 7:01am EST

Oh, Anne. To a humorist this list is like tossing an underhand softball pitch. I will ponder on these and no doubt post in the future a different take on a list of manly skills or of womanly skills.

In any event, thanks for posting this and welcome to the Gathering.

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J W. Aug 16, 2009, 10:39am EDT

good list

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