Thought some of you may find this of use.

1. If you can't find a screwdriver, use a knife.
If you break off the tip, it's an improved screwdriver.
2. Try to work alone. An audience is rarely any help.
3. Above all, if what you've done is stupid, but it works,
then it isn't stupid.
4. Work in the kitchen whenever you can...many fine tools
are there, its warm and dry, and you are close to the
refrigerator.
5. If it's electronic, get a new one...or consult a twelve
year old.
6. Stay simple minded: Get a new battery; replace the bulb
or fuse; see if the tank is empty; try turning the switch
or just paint over it.
7. Always take credit for miracles. If you dropped the alarm
clock while taking it apart and it suddenly starts working,
you have healed it.
8. Regardless of what people say, kicking, pounding, and throwing
sometimes DOES help.
9. If something looks level, it is level.
10. If at first you don't succeed, redefine success.

Hey! thats my guide book your reading from:D

11. Measure twice, cut once, then leak blood all the way to hospital as you take two fingers off with that circular saw ;)

I know of someone that did just that very thing only 3 weeks ago !!!

Nate.

12. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do the day after

Problem there is often the SO that doesn't have the same casual attitude...
:)