Emotional Fixer-upper Gifts

Dr Dinaram Cardiology: Hurt Feelings and Broken Hearts

boy plugging leak in a barrel with his finger

'These elves sure are helpful around the house.'

She - Interpreter - He.

'Now it fits.'

A man repeatedly pulls the start cord on his lawn mower until it falls apart.

"...And this is the part where he veers off course from the YouTube tutorial."

"So, how's the money pit in the kitchen coming?"

"It's a major fixer-upper. How's your marriage?"

'Hello, Acme Termite Control...?'

You're right, it's the house next door that gets the new window.

"Fine, you win. I'll call a handyman."

"Oh no! This chimney needs re-pointing."

Handyman Christmas tree with Tools.

The Fuse

'Apart from his awful workmanship, my hubby's handy work is fine.'

'Your husband started without me, didn't he?'

'When does the improvement phase of this home improvement project begin?'

We'll take a carpenter, painter, plumber...

"Thanks to our self-driving car, Fred channels all his road rage energy into doing chores around the house!"

'He may not be accurate but he's resourceful'

Darn you, you stupid hammer!

DIY information - 'Here you are - look it up yourself.'

The Upholstery Consultant

"According to the instructions, if the product is found to be faulty, dispose of it responsibly and purchase another."

"This does NOT count as fixing the leaky faucet, mister!"

"Larry made that chair from a pile of sticks."

'Not only did I fix the leak, but when you run the hot water it plays 'Harlem Nocturne'.'

Moe's Fix-It Shop - No Heroic Measures

"There's no point in our being friends if you won't let me fix you."

'Buy this house sir, and you could be a star in a DIY make-over programme!'

'While we're on the subject, when are you going to do something about those potholes in our driveway at home?'

DIY Store "I don't know why we come here..."

"First thing when you get home tonight help me with the refrigerator."

Well paid job