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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.
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.


===Upgrades===
====List of upgrades====
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|Makes the sink less likely to break.
|Makes the sink less likely to break.
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|Makes the toilet less likely to break.
|Makes the toilet less likely to break.
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|3 Common
|Makes the bathtub less likely to break.
|Makes the bathtub less likely to break.
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|2 Common
|Makes the shower less likely to break.
|Makes the shower less likely to break.
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|1 Common, 2 Plumbing
|The sink will be automatically cleaned.
|The sink will be automatically cleaned.
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|3 Common, 1 Plumbing
|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
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|3 Common, 2 Plumbing
|The toilet will be automatically cleaned.
|The toilet will be automatically cleaned.
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|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
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|3 Common, 1 Plumbing
|The bathtub will be automatically cleaned.
|The bathtub will be automatically cleaned.
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|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
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|2 Common, 2 Plumbing
|The shower will be automatically cleaned.
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|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
|Increases the rate of gaining hygiene.
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|3 Common, 2 Plumbing
|Decreases the chances of a fire starting.
|Decreases the chances of a fire starting.
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|3 Common, 2 Plumbing
|3 Common, 2 Plumbing
|The fireplace will be turned on automatically.
|The fireplace will be turned on automatically.
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|4 Common
|Makes the refrigerator less likely to break.
|Makes the refrigerator less likely to break.
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|3 Common
|The stove will become less dirtier.
|The stove will become less dirtier.
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|Takes longer to get dirty.
|Takes longer to get dirty.
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|3 Common
|Takes longer to get dirty.
|Takes longer to get dirty.
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|2 Common, 3 Kitchen
|2 Common, 3 Kitchen
|Improves the overall quality of food.
|Improves the overall quality of food.
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|2 Common, 3 Kitchen
|Greatly reduces the chances of the refrigerator breaking.
|Greatly reduces the chances of the refrigerator breaking.
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|3 Common, 3 Kitchen
|The stove will be automatically cleaned.
|The stove will be automatically cleaned.
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|2 Common, 2 Kitchen
|Improves the overall quality of the food.
|Improves the overall quality of the food.
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|2 Common, 2 Kitchen
|The microwave oven will be automatically cleaned.
|The microwave oven will be automatically cleaned.
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|2 Common, 3 Kitchen
|Improves the overall quality of food.
|Improves the overall quality of food.
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|The tea/coffee brewer will be automatically cleaned.
|The tea/coffee brewer will be automatically cleaned.
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|Improves the overall quality of tea/coffee.
|Improves the overall quality of tea/coffee.
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|4 Common
|Makes the television less likely to break.
|Makes the television less likely to break.
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|3 Common
|Makes the stereo less likely to break.
|Makes the stereo less likely to break.
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|5 Common
|Makes the computer less likely to break.
|Makes the computer less likely to break.
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|Makes the telescope less likely to break.
|Makes the telescope less likely to break.
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|2 Common, 4 Electronic
|2 Common, 4 Electronic
|Adds the fireplace and music channels.
|Adds the fireplace and music channels.
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|3 Common, 3 Electronic
|Makes the television unbreakable.
|Makes the television unbreakable.
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|4 Common, 2 Electronic
|Adds the retro radio station.
|Adds the retro radio station.
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|3 Common, 2 Electronic
|Makes the stereo unbreakable.
|Makes the stereo unbreakable.
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|4 Common, 3 Electronic
|4 Common, 3 Electronic
|Makes hacking more successful.
|Makes hacking more successful.
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|5 Common, 3 Electronic
|Makes playing video games gain more fun.
|Makes playing video games gain more fun.
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|Increases the chances of success when using the telescope.
|Increases the chances of success when using the telescope.
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Revision as of 15:57, 15 September 2018

The Sims 4

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 woodworking table. Raising this skill is one of the main objectives of the Nerd Brain aspiration.

Abilities

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 books to raise their handiness. Sims who are focused will build their handiness skill faster, as well as repairing objects much quicker. 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

Various objects such as televisions, toilets 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 shocked. The Sim will get 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 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.

List of upgrades

Lvl Upgrade Applicable objects Required parts Function EP
2 Sturdy Faucets Sink 2 Common Makes the sink less likely to break. &BG
2 Superior Flush Toilet 2 Common Makes the toilet less likely to break. &BG
2 Sturdy Faucets Bathtub 3 Common Makes the bathtub less likely to break. &BG
2 Water Flow Regulator Shower 2 Common Makes the shower less likely to break. &BG
4 Self-Cleaning Sink 1 Common, 2 Plumbing The sink will be automatically cleaned. &BG
4 Auto-Soap Dispenser Sink 3 Common, 1 Plumbing Increases the rate of gaining hygiene. &BG
4 Self-Cleaning Toilet 3 Common, 2 Plumbing The toilet will be automatically cleaned. &BG
4 Bidet Toilet 3 Common, 2 Plumbing Increases the rate of gaining hygiene. &BG
4 Self-Cleaning Bathtub 3 Common, 1 Plumbing The bathtub will be automatically cleaned. &BG
4 Clean Coat Bathtub 3 Common, 2 Plumbing Increases the rate of gaining hygiene. &BG
4 Self-Cleaning Coat Shower 2 Common, 2 Plumbing The shower will be automatically cleaned. &BG
4 Pulsating Massage Jets Shower 3 Common, 1 Plumbing Increases the rate of gaining hygiene. &BG
4 Fireguard Fireplace 3 Common, 2 Plumbing Decreases the chances of a fire starting. &BG
4 Autolight Fireplace 3 Common, 2 Plumbing The fireplace will be turned on automatically. &BG
5 Reinforced Door Refrigerator 4 Common Makes the refrigerator less likely to break. &BG
5 Coated Exterior Stove 3 Common The stove will become less dirtier. &BG
5 Coated Interior Microwave oven 3 Common Takes longer to get dirty. &BG
5 Stick Free Pot Tea brewer 3 Common Takes longer to get dirty. &BG
7 Fresh Maker Refrigerator 2 Common, 3 Kitchen Improves the overall quality of food. &BG
7 Fridge of Steel Refrigerator 2 Common, 3 Kitchen Greatly reduces the chances of the refrigerator breaking. &BG
7 Self-Cleaning Stove 3 Common, 3 Kitchen The stove will be automatically cleaned. &BG
7 Heat Sensor Stove 2 Common, 2 Kitchen Improves the overall quality of the food. &BG
7 Self-Cleaning Microwave oven 2 Common, 2 Kitchen The microwave oven will be automatically cleaned. &BG
7 Flavour Enchaner Microwave oven 2 Common, 3 Kitchen Improves the overall quality of food. &BG
7 Self Cleaning Tea/Coffee brewer 2 Common, 2 Kitchen The tea/coffee brewer will be automatically cleaned. &BG
7 Infuser Tea/Coffee bewer 3 Common, 2 Kitchen Improves the overall quality of tea/coffee. &BG
8 Better Components Television 4 Common Makes the television less likely to break. &BG
8 Better Components Stereo 3 Common Makes the stereo less likely to break. &BG
8 EEC Ram Computer 5 Common Makes the computer less likely to break. &BG
8 Reinforce Telescopic Pivots Backyard observatory Makes the telescope less likely to break. &BG
9 Super Reception Television 2 Common, 4 Electronic Adds the fireplace and music channels. &BG
9 Firaxium Wiring Television 3 Common, 3 Electronic Makes the television unbreakable. &BG
9 Super Reception Stereo 4 Common, 2 Electronic Adds the retro radio station. &BG
9 Firaxium Wiring Stereo 3 Common, 2 Electronic Makes the stereo unbreakable. &BG
9 IP Spoofer Computer 4 Common, 3 Electronic Makes hacking more successful. &BG
9 Better Video Card Computer 5 Common, 3 Electronic Makes playing video games gain more fun. &BG
9 Augment Telescopic Eyepiece Backyard observatory Increases the chances of success when using the telescope. &BG
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