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