There is an opinion that the everyday duties of a husband and wife are no different - both spouses are supposed to share work in equal parts. Nevertheless, the list of what a man should do at home is still impressive - basically these are tasks that require physical strength to complete.
Minor repairs
Most repairs in the house require professionalism. It is difficult to install stretch ceilings or lay parquet, having no idea how to do it correctly. Nevertheless, a man can solve simple problems on his own:
- To whiten or paint the walls and ceiling.
- Stick wallpaper.
- Lubricate door hinges and fasten handles.
- Glue the fallen off tile.
It is also not necessary to call a master to make minor changes in the interior - to hang a cornice, shelf or a new chandelier.
Simple plumbing
Not every man can cope with the installation of underfloor heating and the replacement of sewer pipes if he does not have experience in such matters. To require that a husband or son solve any problems related to plumbing is at least unreasonable: one wrong action - and you may have to explain to the neighbors below why it is raining in their apartment.In case of malfunctions in the water supply or sanitation system, it is better to resort to the help of a qualified plumber.
But none of the men will have any difficulties with small works - unscrew and rinse the siphon located under the washbasin, or tighten the faucet from which water drips.
Furniture assembly
The purchase of new furniture occurs on average once every five years, in addition, almost all stores offer assembly and installation services, so it is unlikely that a man will have to play "lego for adults." But in exceptional cases - for example, when moving, when it is inconvenient to take life-size cabinets and beds out of the house and transport - a man must be able to disassemble and then assemble the furniture. Moreover, all that is needed is a screwdriver and physical strength.
Water and food delivery
In most cities, women no longer have to carry heavy grocery bags. Everything you need can be ordered via the Internet, having ordered delivery to the courier. However, in settlements where the service sector is poorly developed, this problem is still relevant. There, a man must take over the family with food and drinking water - it will be much easier for him to bring two or three packets of food supplies to the apartment than his wife or daughter.
House Clearing
People who live in private houses have a lot to do with landscaping:
- In the summer - mowing grass on the lawn and watering the plantings.
- In the fall - mowing trees and shrubs, collecting fallen leaves, digging near-trunk circles and flower beds.
- In winter - snow removal.
- In the spring - putting the yard in order, repairing fences, planting large-sized plants.
Since all the indicated works require physical strength and endurance, then a man must take up their implementation.
Employee Control
Despite the fact that in modern society, men and women have equal rights, it is still difficult for women to negotiate with employees and control the quality of their work. Therefore, it makes sense to entrust this to men - under the guidance of the head of the family, builders, electricians and plumbers behave in a disciplined manner and are more responsible in their duties.
Cleaning
If anyone can vacuum and wipe the dust, then taking out carpets onto the street and knocking them out is a man’s business. Also, the husband, son or father can easily move the furniture, remove and hang the curtains, unscrew the lampshades to wash them from dirt.
Cleaning kitchen utensils
Despite the huge amount of funds for removing grease and soot, sometimes dishes have to be cleaned with abrasive powders and hard brushes. Strong hands will be welcome here, so a man should not be ashamed of such housework. The same applies to cast-iron utensils - pans and grills. It is often difficult for women to cope with them because of their considerable weight.
Knife sharpening
You can sharpen the knives with the help of musat, but the use of special stones allows you to maintain the correct sharpening angle and extend the life of cutting tools.Since a woman risks ruining her manicure with one careless movement, men have to bring knives into working condition.
Sending household appliances for repair
Nothing prevents a woman from taking a blender or hairdryer to a service center. But she is unlikely to be able to cope with the refrigerator, so sending large household appliances for repair becomes entirely a male occupation.
Cases from the above list are certainly important, but men have to deal with them not so often. Therefore, the rest of the time, husbands and sons should help women in everyday household chores - washing, cooking, washing dishes and cleaning.
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