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|name = Handiness
|image = [[File:TinkeringHandiness.jpg|235px]]
|caption = A Sim in ''[[The Sims 3]]'' improving their
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{{For|the similar skill in ''[[The Sims]]'' and ''[[The Sims 2]]''|Mechanical}}
'''Handiness''' is a [[skill]] in ''[[The Sims 3]]'' and ''[[The Sims 4]]'', which replaces the [[mechanical]] skill from previous games. It allows Sims to fix and upgrade various objects.
==The Sims 3==
[[File:Balloon handy.png|left]]In ''The
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=== Statistics ===
*Objects Repaired
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|0
|Auto Refill<ref>Sims need to at least learn
|Juice keg
|[[File:Spanner.png|30px]]
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|6
|Unbreakable
|Electronics, plumbing, etc.<ref>Jukebox and PlasmaPunch Gyroscopic Conductor requires level 1 and 5
|[[File:Spanner.png|30px]][[File:Spanner.png|30px]][[File:Spanner.png|30px]]
|This object will never break.
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:Reward: Cash
:Location: Specified Sim
;Repair Before Jail Breaks
:Goal: Fix the lock mechanism
:Reward: Cash
:Location: Police Station
=== Glitches ===
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=== Gallery ===
<gallery>
Clog.jpg|Unclogging the [[toilet]] helps with the
</gallery>
==The Sims 4==
[[File:Skill TS4 Handiness.png|55px|left]]In ''[[The Sims 4]]'', handiness is mostly used to repair broken objects in order to not spend money by replacing them, or by calling a [[repairman]]. Handiness also determines the quality of craftable items made with the [[Workbench|woodworking table]]. Raising this skill is one of the main objectives of the Nerd Brain [[Aspiration (The Sims 4)|aspiration]].
===Abilities===
{| class="wikitable heading-blue"
!Level
!Ability
!Interaction
|-
|2
|Basic Upgrades on Plumbing, Craft Furniture, Talk about Handiness, Purchase Upgrade Parts
|Upgrade, woodworking, social and computer interactions
|-
|3
|Find Rare Upgrade Parts, Carve Bunny, Dragon, Horse and Elephant Sculptures
|Collecting and woodworking interactions
|-
|4
|Advanced Upgrades on Plumbing, Craft End Tables
|Upgrade and woodworking interactions
|-
|5
|Basic Upgrades on Kitchen Objects, Craft Bear and Lumberjack Sculptures, Brag about Handiness
|Upgrade, woodworking and social interactions
|-
|6
|Craft Dining Tables and Dining Chairs
|Woodworking interactions
|-
|7
|Perform Advanced Upgrades on Kitchen Objects
|Upgrade interactions
|-
|8
|Basic Upgrades on Electronics, Craft Instruments
|Upgrade and woodworking interactions
|-
|9
|Advanced Upgrades on Electronics, Craft Tubs
|Upgrade and woodworking interactions
|-
|10
|Craft Toilets, Mentor other Sims
|Woodworking and social interactions
|}
===Learning===
Handiness is raised by repairing and upgrading objects, as well as crafting sculptures or furniture at the woodworking table. Like with other skills, Sims can read skill [[book]]s to raise their handiness. Sims who are [[focused]] will build their handiness skill faster, as well as repairing objects much quicker. [[Genius (The Sims 4)|Genius]] Sims tend to be focused more often than other Sims, making the trait to be perfect for leveling this skill. Sims who have mastered their handiness can mentor other Sims as well.
===Repairing objects===
[[File:TS4 Repairing a Toilet.png|250px|thumb|A Sim repairing a toilet.]]
Various objects such as [[television]]s, [[toilet]]s and sinks tend to break after numerous uses by Sims. A broken object is indicated by a visual cue such as stream of water, smoke or electrical sparks, depending on the type of the object. Repairs will always work no matter how low or high the Sims' handiness skill is, though having higher handiness will make these interaction go quicker. After a Sim has successfully repaired an object, they will gain a couple upgrade parts. A scrap pile will also appear, that Sims can scavenge to gain another part or two.
If a Sim with low handiness skills tries to repair an electronic object or is standing on top of a puddle of water, there is a higher chance of the Sim getting [[shock]]ed. The Sim will gain the "Seriously Fried" moodlet, which will give the +40 [[dazed]] emotion for 3 hours, and causes smoke to pour out of the Sim. If the Sim gets shocked again with the moodlet, they'll be immediately electrocuted and [[Death|die]]. There is also a chance of the object the Sim was repairing catching [[fire]].
===Upgrading objects===
Having a high handiness skill allows Sims to upgrade various objects, by improving their functionality and making them unbreakable. In order to upgrade objects Sims must first have the required level and upgrade parts. Upgrade parts can be found while searching through the scrap piles left from repairing, or by breaking down and salvaging electronic objects. Sims can also purchase various upgrade parts from the computer after reaching level 2. It costs §10 to buy common upgrade parts, §30 for plumbing parts, §90 for kitchen parts and §120 for electronic parts.
Upgraded objects, while costing a small fortune, provide [[happy]] moodlets for Sims that can boost their current emotions, and can also add more functionalities to objects, such as new channels on the television. Some higher quality versions of objects, such as [[DJ booth]]s{{Vgversion|TS4:GT}} and [[robot vacuum]]s,{{Vgversion|TS4:C&D}} will have all of the upgrades already available, though they tend to be much more costly.
====List of upgrades====
{| class="wikitable sortable" width="100%"
!style="text-align:center;"|Lvl
!width=20%|Upgrade
!width=90px|Applicable objects
!width=90px|Required parts
!class="unsortable"|Function
!class="unsortable"|EP
|-
|2
|Sturdy Faucets
|Sink
|2 Common
|Reduces how often the sink breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|2
|Superior Flush
|Toilet
|2 Common
|Reduces how often the toilet breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|2
|Sturdy Faucets
|Bathtub
|3 Common
|Reduces how often the bathtub breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|2
|Upgrade Water Flow Regulator
|Shower
|2 Common
|Reduces how often the shower breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|2
|Climatic Hydrator
|Weather machine
|1 Common, 1 Plumbing
|Increases the success chance when attempting to create rain or snow.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:S}}
|-
|2
|Gyroscope Durability
|Weather machine
|1 Common, 1 Kitchen
|Reduces how often the weather machine breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:S}}
|-
|2
|Humidity Chiller
|Weather machine
|1 Common, 1 Kitchen
|Increases the success chance of interactions involving snow or cold.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:S}}
|-
|2
|Moisture Vaporator
|Weather machine
|1 Common, 1 Plumbing
|Improves the success chance of attempts to clear the skies.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:S}}
|-
|3
|Tighten Up Graphics
|Gaming console
|2 Common, 1 Electronic
|Makes playing video games gain more fun.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:CL}}
|-
|3
|Capacitive Efficiency
|Weather machine
|1 Common, 1 Electronic
|Unlocks the ability to modify the current season's weather.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:S}}
|-
|3
|Iron Line
|Clothesline
|3 Common
|Makes the clothesline unbreakable and unable to catch on fire.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:LDS}}
|-
|4
|Self-Cleaning
|Sink
|1 Common, 2 Plumbing
|The sink will be automatically cleaned.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Auto-Soap Dispenser
|Sink
|3 Common, 1 Plumbing
|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Self-Cleaning
|Toilet
|3 Common, 2 Plumbing
|The toilet will be automatically cleaned.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Bidet
|Toilet
|3 Common, 2 Plumbing
|Increases hygiene while using toilet.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Self Cleaning
|Bathtub
|3 Common, 1 Plumbing
|The bathtub will be automatically cleaned.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Clean Coat
|Bathtub
|3 Common, 2 Plumbing
|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Self-Cleaning Wall Coating
|Shower
|2 Common, 2 Plumbing
|The shower will be automatically cleaned.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Pulsating Massage Jets
|Shower
|3 Common, 1 Plumbing
|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Fireguard
|Fireplace
|3 Common, 2 Plumbing
|Decreases the chances of a fire starting.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Autolight
|Fireplace
|3 Common, 2 Plumbing
|The fireplace will be turned on automatically when Sims entering the room.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Sturdy Panels
|Motion gaming mat
|4 Common
|Reduces how often the motion gaming mat breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|4
|Corrective Laser Lens
|X-ray machine
|3 Common, 2 Electronic
|Makes the x-ray machine scan faster.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:GTW}}
|-
|4
|Frictionless Scanner Rig
|X-ray machine
|3 Common, 2 Electronic
|Makes the x-ray machine unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:GTW}}
|-
|4
|Self-Cleaning
|Sauna
|2 Common
|The sauna will be automatically cleaned.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:SD}}
|-
|4
|Iron Microphone
|Karaoke machine
|3 Common, 2 Electronic
|Prevents the karaoke machine from breaking.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:CL}}
|-
|5
|Reinforced Door
|Refrigerator
|4 Common
|Reduces how often the refrigerator breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|5
|Coated Exterior
|Stove
|3 Common
|The stove will become less dirtier.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|5
|Coated Interior
|Microwave oven
|3 Common
|Takes longer to get dirty.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|5
|Stick-Free Pot
|Tea brewer
|3 Common
|Takes longer to get dirty.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|5
|Consistently Perfect Pulls
|Espresso machine
|2 Common, 3 Kitchen
|Unlocks the "Perfect Pre-Work Shot" recipe.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:GT}}
|-
|5
|Gizmo Redundancy
|Robot vacuum
|2 Common, 1 Electronic
|Reduces how often the robot vacuum breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:C&D}}
|-
|5
|Self Repairing Nanites
|Weather machine
|2 Common, 2 Electronic
|Makes the weather machine unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:S}}
|-
|5
|Presoak
|Washer
|1 Common, 2 Plumbing
|Makes clothes wash slower, but increases the chance of them being pristine.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:LDS}}
|-
|5
|Lint-Less
|Dryer
|1 Common, 1 Electric,<br />2 Kitchen
|The dryer will no longer create lint, making laundry dry faster and preventing fires from starting.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:LDS}}
|-
|6
|Wireless Display Override
|Gaming console
|3 Common, 2 Electronic
|Allows the gaming console to take control over the display of nearby video screens.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:CL}}
|-
|6
|Wireless Display Override
|Karaoke machine
|3 Common, 4 Electronic
|Allows the karaoke machine to take control over the display of nearby video screens.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:CL}}
|-
|6
|Gyro-Compactor
|Robot vacuum
|4 Common
|Increases the amount of trash that can be cleaned before becoming full.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:C&D}}
|-
|6
|Whisper Quiet
|Washer
|1 Common, 1 Plumbing, 1 Electric
|Makes the washer run more silently.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:LDS}}
|-
|6
|Laundry Additive Tray
|Washer
|1 Common, 3 Kitchen
|Unlocks the ability to add pleasant or foul scents to loads of laundry.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:LDS}}
|-
|6
|Whisper Quiet
|Dryer
|1 Common, 1 Kitchen,<br />1 Electric
|Makes the dryer run more silently.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:LDS}}
|-
|7
|Fresh Maker
|Refrigerator
|2 Common, 3 Kitchen
|Improves the overall quality of food.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Fridge of Steel
|Refrigerator
|2 Common, 3 Kitchen
|Greatly reduces how often the refrigerator breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Self-Cleaning
|Stove
|3 Common, 3 Kitchen
|The stove will be automatically cleaned.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Heat Sensor
|Stove
|2 Common, 2 Kitchen
|Improves the overall quality of the food.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Self Cleaning
|Microwave oven
|2 Common, 2 Kitchen
|The microwave oven will be automatically cleaned.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Flavor Enhancer
|Microwave oven
|2 Common, 3 Kitchen
|Improves the overall quality of food.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Self-Cleaning
|Tea/Coffee brewer
|2 Common, 2 Kitchen
|The tea/coffee brewer will be automatically cleaned.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Infuser
|Tea/Coffee bewer
|3 Common, 2 Kitchen
|Improves the overall quality of tea/coffee.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Increase Cleaning Speed
|Dishwasher
|1 Plumbing, 1 Kitchen
|Speeds up the wash cycle.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Make Extra Reliable
|Dishwasher
|2 Common
|Reduces how often the dishwasher breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Make Run Quieter
|Dishwasher
|1 Common, 1 Kitchen
|Makes the dishwasher run silently.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Make Unbreakable
|Dishwasher
|2 Common, 2 Kitchen
|Makes the dishwasher unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|7
|Pitch Enchancer
|Karaoke machine
|5 Common, 3 Electronic
|Allows Sims to sing with computer-assisted precision.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:CL}}
|-
|7
|Waterproof Mechanisms
|Robot vacuum
|2 Common, 2 Plumbing
|Allows the robot vacuum to clean liquid messes.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:C&D}}
|-
|7
|Speed Cycle
|Washer
|2 Common, 1 Plumbing, 1 Electric
|Makes the washer clean laundry more quickly.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:LDS}}
|-
|7
|Speed Cycle
|Dryer
|2 Common, 2 Electric
|Makes the dryer dry laundry more quickly.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:LDS}}
|-
|8
|Better Components
|Television
|4 Common
|Reduces how often the television breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|8
|Better Components
|Stereo
|3 Common
|Reduces how often the stereo breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|8
|ECC RAM
|Computer
|5 Common
|Reduces how often the computer breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|8
|Crytacoo Casing
|Motion gaming mat
|3 Common, 3 Electronic
|Makes the object unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|8
|Reinforce Telescopic Pivots
|Backyard observatory
|2 Common
|Redcues how often the telescope breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|8
|Robustify Inner Workings
|Microscope
|2 Common
|Reduces how often the microscope breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|8
|Steel Centrifuge
|Chemical analyzer
|None
|Makes the chemical analyzer unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:GTW}}
|-
|8
|Unbreakable Upgrade
|Gaming console
|3 common, 2 Electronic
|Makes the gaming console unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:CL}}
|-
|8
|Sonic Dampeners
|Robot vacuum
|2 Common, 2 Electronic
|Sounds reduced while running, drawing less pet attention.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:C&D}}
|-
|8
|Temporal Modifier Unit
|Weather machine
|3 Common, 3 Electronic
|Allows the weather machine to advance the season.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:S}}
|-
|8
|Tungsten Drum
|Washer
|2 Plumbing, 2 Electric
|Reduces how often the washer breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:LDS}}
|-
|8
|Tungsten Drum
|Dryer
|1 Kitchen,<br />3 Electric
|Reduces how often the dryer breaks.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:LDS}}
|-
|9
|Super Reception
|Television
|4 Common, 2 Electronic
|Adds the fireplace and music channels.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|9
|Firaxium Wiring
|Television
|3 Common, 3 Electronic
|Makes the television unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|9
|Super Reception
|Stereo
|4 Common, 2 Electronic
|Adds the retro radio station.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|9
|Firaxium Wiring
|Stereo
|3 Common, 2 Electronic
|Makes the stereo unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|9
|IP Spoofer
|Computer
|4 Common, 3 Electronic
|Makes hacking more successful.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|9
|Better Video Card
|Computer
|5 Common, 3 Electronic
|Makes playing video games gain more fun.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|9
|eMotion Engine
|Motion gaming mat
|4 Common, 4 Electronic
|Makes playing video games gain more fun.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|9
|Augment Telescopic Eyepiece
|Backyard observatory
|2 Common
|Increases the chances of success when using the telescope.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|9
|Improve Lens Quality
|Microscope
|2 Common
|Increases the chance for success when in use.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|9
|Perfect Inner Workings
|Microscope
|2 Common
|Makes the microscope unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4}}
|-
|9
|Waterproof Circuitry
|Sauna
|2 Common, 2 Plumbing
|Makes the sauna unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:SD}}
|-
|9
|Turbo-Charge
|Robot vacuum
|2 Common, 3 Electronic
|Speeds up the robot vacuum's movement, idle and scan-time.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:C&D}}
|-
|9
|Upgrade to Never Break
|Pet surgery station
|3 Common, 2 Electronic
|Makes the pet surgery station unbreakable.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:C&D}}
|-
|10
|Precision Temperature Probe
|Sauna
|4 Common, 2 Electronic
|Makes for better relaxation.
|{{TS4icon|TS4:SD}}
|}
===Woodworking===
[[File:TS4 Woodworking.png|250px|thumb|Crafting furniture with the woodworking table.]]
{{Main|Woodworking Table}}
Handiness is also greatly affected by woodworking, which composes of crafting various forms of sculptures and unique furniture. Sims can start crafting at any level, though at lower levels of handiness they will have probabilities of crafting bad quality items. The sculptures can range from small decorations such as knife blocks to animals like bunnies, dragons and horses. Chairs and tables are usually the first forms of furniture that Sims can craft, before moving into actual functioning objects such as instruments, bathtubs and toilets at the highest levels.
All crafted items will have various levels of guality, ranging from poor, normal and excellent. Poor quality furniture will have jagged looks and be uncomfortable for Sims. Excellent items, however, sell for much higher prices and have better stats on comfort and environment. Being [[focused]] will help immensely with woodworking, increasing the chances of crafting items of excellent quality. Sims who are experiencing specific [[emotion]]s and have reached level two in handiness can also craft emotional sculptures.
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Skills}}
[[ru:Механика]]
[[Category:Skills requiring objects]]
[[Category:The Sims 3]]
[[Category:The Sims 4]]
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