fix-it
Handy repair type
Fix-it describes someone who repairs things or the activity of repairing: a fix-it shop, my fix-it guy.
The term suggests practical, hands-on competence with broken household items, appliances, or mechanical problems.
A Mr. Fix-It is a handy person who can solve such problems—or ironically, someone who thinks they can fix everything.
Improvise temporary repair
- make-doManage with less
- kludgeAwkward but functional solution
- cobble togetherAssemble hastily from whatever's available
- rigEquipment arrangement or vehicle
MacGyver · hack · workaround · stopgap · temporary · resourceful · ingenuity · creative solution
Container for implements
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
- handymanVersatile home repairer
plumber · electrician · mechanic · technician · hardware · soldering · fastener · leak
Old valued collectible
- refurbishRestore worn items
- renovateRestore to good condition
- refinishApply new surface coating
- reconditionRestore to good condition
salvage · reclaim · vintage · patina · original · preservation · woodwork · upholstery
jury-rig
Improvise temporary repair
- make-doManage with less
- kludgeAwkward but functional solution
- cobble togetherAssemble hastily from whatever's available
MacGyver · rig · hack · workaround · stopgap · temporary · resourceful · ingenuity · creative solution · zip tie
toolbox
Container for implements
- screwdriverTool for turning fasteners
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- pliersHinged metal gripping tool
handyman · plumber · electrician · mechanic · technician · hardware · soldering · fastener · leak · circuit
patch
Material covering damage
hem · seam · needle · thread · tear · rip · hole · fabric · button · zipper
antique
Old valued collectible
recondition · salvage · reclaim · vintage · patina · original · preservation · woodwork · upholstery · strip
- fanspeakOTP, ship, fic, fanfic, fanfiction
- fanfictionfanfiction, fan fiction, fic, fanfic, slash
fix-itall-thumbs
Lacking physical coordination
unhandy · hopeless · incompetent · inept · ham-fisted