In order to be a successful kludger/handyman, you need to follow a simple thought process:

1) Picture what you want to get done. 2) Write out all the steps you need to get that thing done. 3) Try to get it done in half that amount of steps. 4) ???? 5) PROFIT!!!!

"The dishwasher input valve failed, so I made a new one using toy car motor (black box with a wheel), thread, and standard ball valve. Surprisingly, it worked for almost a month!"

"When my dishwasher finishes washing, we need to leave the door open for a while so the steam leaves."

"Yo Steve, those Jenga skills really came in handy, man!"

"Yeah, let's just hope my auto insurance skills are still sharp..."