Handiness
- For The Sims 2 skill, see Mechanical.
Handiness is a skill in The Sims 3. The skill is augmented by the Handy trait. It allows Sims to fix and upgrade objects.
Statistics
Objects Repaired, Electrical Objects Repaired, Plumbing Objects Repaired, Objects Upgraded, Unique Upgrades Completed, Percent of Unique Upgrades Completed, Times Electrocuted
Challenges
- Electrician
- Electricians have repaired at least 10 electrical objects. The experience gained means they will never be electrocuted by an electrical object again.
- Plumber
- Plumbers have repaired at least 10 plumbing objects. They are so good at repairs that plumbing objects repaired by them never break again.
- Tinkerer
- Tinkerers have finished at least 10 unique upgrades on household items. Installing the "Unbreakable" upgrade on multiple objects only counts as one unique upgrade, so it helps to experiment with different upgrade options! Tinkerers never fail when upgrading objects.
Abilities
Level | Ability | Notes |
---|---|---|
1 | Tinker | Allows the Sim to tinker with an object to add a random upgrade |
3 | Upgrade (Self Cleaning) | Cleanable objects can be made self cleaning |
4 | Upgrade Features | Fireproofing (Stove), Improved Speakers (Stereo), Silent Running (Dishwasher) |
6 | Upgrade (Unbreakable) | Objects can be made unbreakable |
7 | Upgrade TV & Other | Seems to unlock most of the remaining upgrades |
10 | Discount | Objects in the Buy and Build Mode are cheaper |
Upgrades
Upgrade | Level | Applicable Object | Difficulty Rating | Note |
---|---|---|---|---|
Auto Light | 4 | Fireplace | The fire turns itself on whenever the Sim walks into the room. | |
Auto Water | 4 | Sprinkler | Automatically waters the plants every morning. | |
Boost Channels | 6-10 | TV | Unlocks advance channels which are not available in cheap televisions. With higher skills, more channels can be unlocked | |
Change Fire Color | 3 | Fireplace | The player can choose between blue, purple, green and regular by right-clicking on fireplace. | |
Custom Doorbell Sound | 3 | Door | Changes the sound of your doorbell. | |
Faster Cooking | 4 | Microwave | Cooks food in a hurry. | |
Fireproof | 4 | Fireplace, Stove | Will never set things on fire - ever. | |
Flavor Enhancement[TS3:WA] | 9 | Nectar Maker | Increases nectar flavor by 15%. | |
Improve Fire Alarm[TS3:A] | 4 | Firestation Alarm | Respond faster to firefighting emergencies! | |
Improve Meal Quality | 7 | Stove | Increases the quality of cooked meals. | |
Improve Speakers | 3 | Stereo | Increases effect of "Enjoying Music" moodlet by 10. | |
Improved Crushing | 6 | Trash Compactor | Allows you to store more trash. | |
Improved Graphics | 8 | Computer | Everyone knows - Better graphics makes games more fun. | |
Improved Memory | 9 | Food Replicator | Every subsequently stored meal will have 20 copies available instead of the regular 10. | |
Improved Pressing[TS3:WA] | 5 | Nectar Maker | Adds an extra one bottle of nectar on each production. | |
Perfect Teleportation | 9 | Teleporter | Disables the possibility that Teleporter fails. | |
Self-Cleaning | 3 | Toilets, Bathtubs, Sinks, Stove | This object will clean itself every time it gets dirty. | |
Silent Running | 4 | Dishwasher (Only inexpensive §300 dishwasher) | Makes your dishwasher runs silently. | |
Unbreakable | 6 | Plumbing Objects Stereo Teleporter TV Computer Dishwasher Trash Compacter Washing Machine[TS3:A] |
Like it says - It never breaks. | |
Upgraded Extinguisher[TS3:A][1] | 3 | Fire Extinguisher | Extinguish fires Faster! | |
Wire House With Speakers | 8 | Stereo |
"Enjoying Music" moodlet follows all around the house. The stereo interrupts sleep throughout the house instead of just nearby rooms. | |
Always Good Fortune[TS3:WA] | 6 | Fortune Factory Fortune Cookie Maker | Always gives you the positive moodlet from fortune cookies. | |
Clean Polymer Injection System[TS3:A] | 6 | Washing Machine | Makes the Fresh Clothing moodlet last longer | |
Look-Good Mirrors[TS3:A][2] | 6 | Styling Station | Your customers will be more likely to be satisfied with their Makeovers! | |
Inkinization 2.0[TS3:A] | 6 | The Digital Tattoo Applicator | Never give or recieve a bad tattoo on this device again. |
Opportunities
- Settle an Argument
- Reward: Cash
- Location: Specified Sim
- [Sim] is a bit peeved with modern technology, and has taken the opinion that it's unreliable and breaks too often. Have a chat with [Sim] and provide a convincing argument about the greatness of modern technology. You'll earn a little money and improve your relationship with [Sim] for settling the disagreement.
- Bring Back the Jams
- Goal: Upgrade the Stereo and return it to <Random Sim>
- Reward: Cash
- Location: Specified Sim
- Text: A Stereo belonging to <Sim> is barely pumping out tunes like it used to, and it's making <Sim> look really uncool. <Sim> will leave the stereo with you (in the family inventory) to Upgrade. Once you're finished, bring it back and <Sim> will pay you for the work.
- Broken Laptop
- Goal: Repair the Laptop and return it to <Random Sim>
- Reward: Cash
- Location: Specified Sim
Glitches
- Unbreakable and Perfect Teleportation
The player can give both Unbreakable and Perfect upgrades to the same Teleporter by taking advantage of a glitch by completing the Perfect Teleportation upgrade first, then starting a new upgrade for Unbreakable, and canceling it after only some work is done.
References
- ↑ Unlocked through the Firefighter profession.
- ↑ Unlocked through the Stylist profession.