Tinkering

Tinkering is one of the many Hobbies included in the FreeTime expansion for The Sims 2. High Tinkering enthusiasm allows a Sim access to the Will's Garage secret lot.

"Tinkering with electronics and mechanical items is some Sims' favorite pastime. They love upgrading their electronic items, playing with train tables and even restoring vintage cars. Sims with high mechanical skill will be more into tinkering."

Activities
Activities that raise a Sim's enthusiasm for Tinkering are:

Toddlers &  Up:

Playing with blocks (Toddlers and Children only)

Children & Up:

Teens & Up
 * Studying Mechanical from a book
 * Playing with remote-controlled toys
 * Designing and playing with the train table
 * Read the "Technology" section in the Newspaper or the "D-I-Y" magazine


 * "Tinker"-ing with objects such as the bathtub, dishwasher, hot tub and workout machine (Warning: Tinkering may break appliances)
 * Restoring the junk car
 * Robot Crafting Bench (if Open for Business is installed)

Unlockable Interactions
Gaining enthusiasm in this hobby can unlock these interactions:


 * "Talk about Tinkering"
 * "Read Section ... Technology" in Newspaper
 * "Browse Web About Tinkering" on the computer
 * "Share Hobby Tips" with a Sim
 * "Blog About Tinkering" on the computer
 * "Instruct in Tinkering"
 * "Be in the Zone"

Hobby Titles

 * Uninspired Underling
 * Fixer Upper
 * Eager Engineer
 * Talented Tinkerer
 * Master of Machines