25 Skills Every Man Should Know

On my way into work the other day, I was intrigued when I heard about a new article in Popular Mechanics proclaiming the "25 Skills Every Man Should Know." Now, I am proud to say that mah man makes for an awesome husband when it comes to the honey-dos. As I write this, he is hanging picture frames on our wall. "Eh, no big deal," you might say, but I have to tell you that before we began the hanging itself, Mr. Soup spent a few hours designing a to-scale schematic of our wall and the pictures to be hung. It is accurate to the 1/8" inch. It includes light switches, smoke alarms, and outlets. The colors of the frames are even indicated on the diagram. Yes ladies... I know you're jealous.


So back to Popular Mechanics. I had to review the list with mah man because I was pretty sure he could perform all of the tasks, but I had to be positive. He did not disappoint. Here they are, in all their glory:

The List: How to...

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. Maneuver 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

I might also add drive a manual transmission, change a tire, and cook a decent meal. As for the tech related stuff, I suppose I lucked out there a bit because the Mister is in IT. However, even I know how to back up data and extend my wireless network... the latter is just a phone call!

So ladies, how does your man stack up?