Handiness
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- For the Sims 2 skill, see Mechanical.
Handiness is a skill in The Sims 3.
The skill is augmented by the Handy trait.
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[edit] Statistics
Objects Repaired, Electrical Objects Repaired, Plumbing Objects Repaired, Objects Upgraded, Unique Upgrades Completed, Percent of Unique Upgrades Completed, Times Electrocuted
[edit] Challenges
- Electrician
- Electricians have repaired at least 10 electrical objects. The experience gained means they will never be electrocuted by an electrical object again.
- Plumber
- Plumbers have repaired at least 10 plumbing objects. They are so good at repairs that plumbing objects repaired by them never break again.
- Tinkerer
- Tinkerers have finished at least 10 unique upgrades on household items., Installing the "Unbreakable" upgrade on multiple objects only counts as one unique upgrade, so it helps to experiment with different upgrade options! Tinkerers never fail when upgrading objects.
[edit] Abilities
| Level | Ability | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tinker | Allows the sim to tinker with an object to add a random upgrade |
| 3 | Upgrade (Self Cleaning) | Cleanable objects can be made self cleaning |
| 4 | Upgrade Features | Fireproofing (Stove), Improved Speakers (Stereo), Silent Running (Dishwasher) |
| 6 | Upgrade (Unbreakable) | Objects can be made unbreakable |
| 7 | Upgrade TV & Other | Seems to unlock most of the remaining upgrades |
| 10 | Discount | Objects in the Build Mode are cheaper |
[edit] Upgrades
| Upgrade | Applicable Object | Difficulty Rating | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Light | Fireplace | 3 | The fire turns itself on whenever you walk in the room. |
| Auto Water | Sprinkler | 1 | Automatically waters your plants every morning. |
| Boost Channels | TV | 3 | |
| Change Fire Color | Fireplace | 5 | You can choose between blue, purple, green and regular by right-clicking on fireplace. |
| Custom Doorbell Sound | Door | 1 | Self-explanatory. |
| Faster Cooking | Microwave | 3 | Gets your food done in a hurry. |
| Fireproof | Fireplace, Stove | 2 | Will never set your things on fire - ever. |
| Improve Meal Quality | Stove | 3 | |
| Improve Speakers | Stereo | 1 | Increases effect of "Enjoying Music" moodlet by 10 |
| Improved Crushing | Trash Compactor | 3 | |
| Improved Graphics | Computer | 4 | Everyone knows - Better graphics makes games more fun. |
| Improved Memory | Food Replicator | 5 | |
| Perfect Teleportation | Teleporter | 3 | Disables the possibilty that Teleporter fails. |
| Self-Cleaning | Toilets, Bathtubs, Sinks, Stove | 1 | This object will clean itself every time it gets dirty, making one less thing for you to worry about. |
| Silent Running | Dishwasher | 1 | Only inexpensive $300 dishwasher |
| Unbreakable | Plumbing Objects, Stereo, Teleporter, TV, Computer, Dishwasher, Trash Compacter | 3 | Like it says - It never breaks. |
| Wire House With Speakers | Stereo | 4 | "Enjoying Music" moodlet follows all around the house. The stereo interrupts sleep throughout the house instead of just nearby rooms. |
[edit] Opportunities
- Settle an Argument
- Reward: Cash
- Location: Specified Sim
- [Sim] is a bit peeved with modern technology, and has taken the opinion that it's unreliable and breaks too often. Have a chat with [Sim] and provide a convincing argument about the greatness of modern technology. You'll earn a little money and improve your relationship with [Sim] for settling the disagreement.
- Bring Back the Jams
- Goal: Upgrade the Stereo and return it to <random sim>
- Reward: Cash
- Location: Specified Sim
- Text: A Stereo belonging to <Sim> is barely pumping out tunes like it used to, and it's making <Sim> look really
- uncool. <Sim> will leave the stereo with you (in your family inventory) to Upgrade. Once you're finished, bring
- it back and <Sim> will pay you for the work.
- Broken Laptop
- Goal: Repair the Laptop and return it to <random sim>
- Reward: Cash
- Location: Specified Sim
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