The Fixes Quiz

Software fixes and hardware fixes

Quick fixes and long-term fixes

Temporary fixes and permanent fixes

Internal fixes and external fixes

Replacing a car tire, fixing a computer

Painting the ceiling, mowing the lawn

Repairing a broken window, installing a new door

Replacing a light bulb, fixing a leaky faucet

Screwdriver and hammer

Hammer and nails

Pliers and tape measure

Screwdriver and wrench

Throwing it away and buying a new one

Troubleshooting and repairing the faulty component

Ignoring the problem and hoping it goes away

Hitting it with a hammer

Broken toilet and cracked pipes

Leaky faucets and clogged drains

Low water pressure and rusty water

Sewer line backup and water heater malfunction

Use duct tape to cover the leak

Call a professional plumber to replace the entire faucet

Ignore the leak and hope it goes away on its own

Replace the worn-out parts such as the O-rings, washers, or seals

Glue and tape

Screwdriver and soldering iron

Hammer and nails

Wrench and pliers

Pour cold water

Use a vacuum cleaner

Use a plunger, pour boiling water, use a drain snake, use a chemical drain cleaner, or call a professional plumber

Use a hairdryer

Replacing the door entirely

Lubricating the hinges with oil or applying a wax-based lubricant

Using a hairdryer to heat the hinges

Spraying water on the hinges