Competence: 20 Things a man should be able to do in the home

1 Use a washing machine and hoover
2 Remember important dates (birthdays, anniverseries)
3 Cook five healthy meals from scratch
4 Sharpen a kitchen knife safely
5 Check smoke/CO2 detector
6 Change a light fitting safely (where appropriate and legal)
7 Paint and wallpaper a room
8 Unblock a sink/toilet
9 Stop a leaking tap
10 Bleed a radiator
11 Setup WiFi for home, printer, etc
12 Install or remove an app on a phone
13 Assemble flat-pack furniture correctly
14 Hang a level picture
15 Turn off gas, electric, water, internet
16 Change a duvet cover
17 Light and cook a BBQ
18 Organise important household documents
19 Perform basic home maintenance
20 Iron a shirt and trousers

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