Handiness

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==
In The Sims 3, handiness is augmented by the handy trait.
When you achieved level 10, you will get a certificate:
"The Neuman Association for Mechanical Excellence congratulates you, for achieving the very highest level of technical excellense and general handiness. Please accept this handsomely framed certificate and display it with pride knowing others will see just how skilled you are."
===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===
thumb|An electrocuted Sim
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) Improved Jets (Hot Tub)
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 Build Mode are cheaper
=== Upgrades ===
Lvl	Upgrade 	Applicable Objects 	Difficulty Rating	Function 	EP
0 	Auto RefillSims need to at least learn handiness once and fill up the skill bar just partially, not necessarily earn 1 level, in order to allow them upgrade the juice keg.	Juice keg 	 	The juice keg no longer needs to be refilled. 	
1 	Foghorn 	Helm 	 	 	
2 	Tech Level 2 	Brain Enhancing Machine 	 	 	
3 	Auto Fill 	Water trough 	 	Automatically fills the horse's water trough. 	
3 	Custom Doorbell Sound 	Door 	 	Changes the sound of the doorbell. 	
3 	Improve Speakers 	Stereo 	 	Increases effect of "Enjoying Music" moodlet by 10. 	
3 	Self-Cleaning 	Plumbing, stove, all-in-one bathroom(lvl 8) 	 	This object will clean itself every time it's used. 	
3 	Silent Running 	Cheap dishwasher 	 	Makes the dishwasher run silently. 	
3 	Improve Speaker"Improve Speaker" on wall-mounted speaker counts as a different upgrade from the "Improve Speakers" on stereo. 	Wall-mounted speaker 	 	 	
3 	Space Travel 	UFO 	 	Enables the ability to travel to the space with an alien's UFO. 	
3 	Improved Jets 	Hot tub 	 	Changes the hot tubs' bubbles effect. 	
3 	Upgraded Extinguisher 	Fire extinguisher 	 	Requires level 5 in Firefighter profession. Sims can extinguish fire faster. The extinguisher color changes from white to orange. 	
4 	Add Speakers 	Not So Routine Machine 	 	Gives Sims a fun boost whenever they use the machine. 	
4 	Auto Water 	Sprinkler 	 	Automatically waters the plants every morning. 	
4 	Cosmic Bowling 	Bowling lane 	 	 	
4 	Fireproof 	Stove(lvl 4), fireplace(lvl 6) 	 	Will never set things on fire. The Fireproof Homestead lifetime reward makes this upgrade useless in the active household. 	
4 	Engine Speed 	Helm 	 	Increases the speed of the houseboat. 	
4 	Improve Fire Alarm 	Fire alarm 	 	Requires to be in Firefighter profession. The alarm responds faster to firefighting emergencies. 	
4 	Laser Cannons 	UFO 	 	Gives the ability to invade community lots with an alien's UFO. 	
5 	Improved Pressing 	Nectar Maker 	 	Adds an extra one bottle of nectar on each production. 	
5 	Never Loses 	Dartboard 	 	Hacks the dartboard, allowing the Sim that hacked it to always win. 	
6 	Improved Crushing 	Trash compactor 	 	Allows Sims to store more trash. 	
6 	More Efficient 	Solar panel, windmill 	 	Bills are reduced by 3% (Solar Panel) and 6% (Windmill) instead of 2% and 4%. 	
6 	Unbreakable 	Electronics, plumbing, etc.Jukebox and PlasmaPunch Gyroscopic Conductor requires level 1 and 5 handiness for "Unbreakable" upgrade, respectively.	 	This object will never break. 	
6 	Clean Polymer Injection System 	Washing machine 	 	Makes the Fresh Clothing moodlet last longer. 	
6 	Inkinization 2.0 	Expensive tattoo chair 	 	Always gives good result when using the device. 	
6 	Look-Good Mirrors 	Styling station 	 	Customers will be more likely to be satisfied with their makeovers. 	
7 	Tech Level 3 	Brain enhancing machine 	 	 	
7 	Auto Light 	Cheap fireplace 	 	The fire turns itself on whenever Sim walks into the room. 	
7 	Boost Channel 	Cheap TV 	 	Unlocks advance channels which are not available in cheap televisions. With higher skills, more channels can be unlocked. 	
7 	Faster Cooking 	Microwave oven 	 	Sims cook food with microwave faster. 	
7 	Improve Meal Quality 	Stove 	 	Increases the quality of cooked meals. 	
7 	Perfect Teleportation 	Teleportation pad 	 	Disables the possibility that Teleporter fails. 	
7 	Always Good Fortune 	Fortune cookie maker 	 	Always gives Sims the positive moodlet from the fortune cookies. However, with this upgrade, Sims with Loser trait or "Unlucky" moodlet will always get bad fortune.	
7 	Autopilot 	Helm 	 	Enables autopilot mode to the houseboat. 	
7 	Glow 	Umbrella 	 	Enables the umbrella to glow when used. 	
8 	Teleport Anywhere 	Not So Routine Machine 	 	Shows up as Perfect Teleportation in-game after upgrade completed. 	
8 	Inertial Stabilizer 	PlasmaPunch Gyroscopic Conductor 	 	Sims will never get nauseous again. 	
8 	Singing Synthesizer 	Karaoke machine 	 	 	
8 	Improved Graphics 	Computer, holo computer 	 	Sims gain more fun playing with computers. Technophobe Sims cannot do this upgrade. 	
8 	Wire House with Speakers 	Stereo 	 	"Enjoying Music" moodlet follows all around the house. The stereo interrupts sleep throughout the house instead of just nearby rooms. 	
9 	Flavor Enhancement 	Nectar maker 	 	Increases nectar flavor by 15%. 	
9 	Change Fire Color 	Cheap fireplace 	 	The player can choose between blue, purple, green and normal for the fire color. 	
9 	Improved Memory 	Food Replicator 	 	Every subsequently stored meal will have 20 copies available instead of the regular 10. 	
10 	Dimensional Gate 	PlasmaPunch Gyroscopic Conductor 	 	Creates a dimensional gate when the PlasmaPunch Gyroscopic Conductor is used. 	
===Other milestones===
Lvl	Action 	Applicable Objects 	Function 	EP
3 	Repair SimBot	SimBot 	In contrast to most other objects that can be repaired, the option to repair a SimBot only shows up at level 3 or higher. 	
6 	Hack Table 	Hit 'em Harder Blackjack Table, Roulette, Poker	Makes the table always give winning outcomes for 12 hours. Can give shock even if the Electrician challenge has been completed. The hack may occasionally be completed but incorrectly, giving the dealer red eyes and always giving losing outcomes.	
===Opportunities===
;Settle an Argument
:Reward: Cash
:Location: Specified Sim
:Description: [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
:Description: 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
;Bad Reception
:Goal: Repair the TV and return it to [Random Sim]
:Reward: Cash
:Description: [Sim] has a TV that's busted and there's nobody around to fix it. Take the TV set (It will be placed in your family inventory.) and whack it a few times to see if you can't get it working again. [Sim] will pay you for the repair work.
;Not Music, Not Fun
:Goal: Repair the Stereo and return it to [Random Sim]
:Reward: Cash
:Location: Specified Sim
;Repair Before Jail Breaks
:Goal: Fix the lock mechanism
:Reward: Cash
:Location: Police Station
===Wishes===
===Skill certificate===
When a Sim in the household has achieved skill level 10, the household will get a mailed certificate:
"The Neuman Association for Mechanical Excellence congratulates you for achieving the very highest level of technical excellence and general handiness. Please accept this handsomely framed certificate and display it with pride knowing others will see just how skilled you are."
===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.
;Unique Upgrade Update
The Solar Panel and Wind Raker or Wind Reaper will add to your unique upgrade count, but not your unique upgrades percentage or unique upgrades list.
===Gallery===
Clog.jpg|Unclogging the toilet helps with the handiness skill.
==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 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 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 booths and robot vacuums, will have all of the upgrades already available, though they tend to be much more costly.
====List of upgrades====
Level	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 	Reduces 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 	Speeds up shower times. 	
2 	Climatic Hydrator 	Weather machine 	1 Common, 1 Plumbing 	Increases the success chance when attempting to create rain or snow. 	
2 	Gyroscope Durability 	Weather machine 	1 Common, 1 Kitchen 	Reduces how often the weather machine breaks. 	
2 	Humidity Chiller 	Weather machine 	1 Common, 1 Kitchen 	Increases the success chance of interactions involving snow or cold. 	
2 	Moisture Vaporator 	Weather machine 	1 Common, 1 Plumbing 	Improves the success chance of attempts to clear the skies. 	
3 	Tighten Up Graphics 	Gaming console 	2 Common, 1 Electronic 	Makes playing video games gain more fun. 	
3 	Capacitive Efficiency 	Weather machine 	1 Common, 1 Electronic 	Unlocks the ability to modify the current season's weather. 	
3 	Iron Line 	Clothesline 	3 Common 	Makes the clothesline unbreakable and unable to catch on fire. 	
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 hygiene while using toilet. 	
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 when Sims enter the room. 	
4 	Sturdy Panels 	Motion gaming mat 	4 Common 	Reduces how often the motion gaming mat breaks. 	
4 	Corrective Laser Lens 	X-ray machine 	3 Common, 2 Electronic 	Makes the x-ray machine scan faster. 	
4 	Frictionless Scanner Rig 	X-ray machine 	3 Common, 2 Electronic 	Makes the x-ray machine unbreakable. 	
4 	Self-Cleaning 	Sauna 	2 Common 	The sauna will be automatically cleaned. 	
4 	Iron Microphone 	Karaoke machine 	3 Common, 2 Electronic 	Prevents the karaoke machine from breaking. 	
5 	Reinforced Door 	Refrigerator 	4 Common 	Reduces how often the refrigerator breaks. 	
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. 	
5 	Consistently Perfect Pulls 	Espresso machine 	2 Common, 3 Kitchen 	Unlocks the "Perfect Pre-Work Shot" recipe. 	
5 	Gizmo Redundancy 	Robot vacuum 	2 Common, 1 Electronic 	Reduces how often the robot vacuum breaks. 	
5 	Self Repairing Nanites 	Weather machine 	2 Common, 2 Electronic 	Makes the weather machine unbreakable. 	
5 	Presoak 	Washer 	1 Common, 2 Plumbing 	Makes clothes wash slower, but increases the chance of them being pristine. 	
5 	Lint-Less 	Dryer 	1 Common, 1 Electric,2 Kitchen 	The dryer will no longer create lint, making laundry dry faster and preventing fires from starting.	
6 	Wireless Display Override 	Gaming console 	3 Common, 2 Electronic 	Allows the gaming console to take control over the display of nearby video screens. 	
6 	Wireless Display Override 	Karaoke machine 	3 Common, 4 Electronic 	Allows the karaoke machine to take control over the display of nearby video screens. 	
6 	Gyro-Compactor 	Robot vacuum 	4 Common 	Increases the amount of trash that can be cleaned before becoming full. 	
6 	Whisper Quiet 	Washer 	1 Common, 1 Plumbing, 1 Electric	Makes the washer run more silently. 	
6 	Laundry Additive Tray 	Washer 	1 Common, 3 Kitchen 	Unlocks the ability to add pleasant or foul scents to loads of laundry. 	
6 	Whisper Quiet 	Dryer 	1 Common, 1 Kitchen,1 Electric 	Makes the dryer run more silently. 	
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 	Flavor Enhancer 	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 	Makes the dishwasher run silently. 	
7 	Make Unbreakable 	Dishwasher 	2 Common, 2 Kitchen 	Makes the dishwasher unbreakable. 	
7 	Pitch Enchancer 	Karaoke machine 	5 Common, 3 Electronic 	Allows Sims to sing with computer-assisted precision. 	
7 	Waterproof Mechanisms 	Robot vacuum 	2 Common, 2 Plumbing 	Allows the robot vacuum to clean liquid messes. 	
7 	Speed Cycle 	Washer 	2 Common, 1 Plumbing, 1 Electric	Makes the washer clean laundry more quickly. 	
7 	Speed Cycle 	Dryer 	2 Common, 2 Electric 	Makes the dryer dry laundry more quickly. 	
8 	Better Components 	Television 	4 Common 	Reduces how often the television breaks. 	
8 	Better Components 	Stereo 	3 Common 	Reduces how often the stereo breaks. 	
8 	ECC RAM 	Computer 	5 Common 	Reduces how often the computer breaks. 	
8 	Crytacoo Casing 	Motion gaming mat 	3 Common, 3 Electronic 	Makes the object unbreakable. 	
8 	Reinforce Telescopic Pivots 	Backyard observatory	2 Common 	Redcues how often the telescope breaks. 	
8 	Robustify Inner Workings 	Microscope 	2 Common 	Reduces how often the microscope breaks. 	
8 	Steel Centrifuge 	Chemical analyzer 	None 	Makes the chemical analyzer unbreakable. 	
8 	Unbreakable Upgrade 	Gaming console 	3 common, 2 Electronic 	Makes the gaming console unbreakable. 	
8 	Sonic Dampeners 	Robot vacuum 	2 Common, 2 Electronic 	Sounds reduced while running, drawing less pet attention. 	
8 	Temporal Modifier Unit 	Weather machine 	3 Common, 3 Electronic 	Allows the weather machine to advance the season. 	
8 	Tungsten Drum 	Washer 	2 Plumbing, 2 Electric 	Reduces how often the washer breaks. 	
8 	Tungsten Drum 	Dryer 	1 Kitchen,3 Electric 	Reduces how often the dryer breaks. 	
9 	Super Reception 	Television 	4 Common, 2 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 	eMotion Engine 	Motion gaming mat 	4 Common, 4 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. 	
9 	Improve Lens Quality 	Microscope 	2 Common 	Increases the chance for success when in use. 	
9 	Perfect Inner Workings 	Microscope 	2 Common 	Makes the microscope unbreakable. 	
9 	Waterproof Circuitry 	Sauna 	2 Common, 2 Plumbing 	Makes the sauna unbreakable. 	
9 	Turbo-Charge 	Robot vacuum 	2 Common, 3 Electronic 	Speeds up the robot vacuum's movement, idle and scan-time. 	
9 	Upgrade to Never Break 	Pet surgery station 	3 Common, 2 Electronic 	Makes the pet surgery station unbreakable. 	
10 	Precision Temperature Probe 	Sauna 	4 Common, 2 Electronic 	Makes for better relaxation. 	
===Woodworking===
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 quality, 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 emotions and have reached level two in handiness can also craft emotional sculptures.
== The Sims 3 (smartphone) ==
In The Sims 3, World Adventures, and Ambitions for smartphone, objects will occasionally break without reason. A broken object will make a crashing/sparking sound when it breaks, and electrical sparks will emit from it. The object will not function until it is fixed.
Directing your sim to fix the object will begin the repair minigame. The minigame will provide a tutorial the first time an object is repaired. The player will be timed by a timer visible in the top right corner. The player will have to drag all broken (sparking) pieces from the panel to the trash can, then replace them with a matching new part. Once all broken parts are replaced, the object will be fixed, and your sim will gain some handiness skill.
A repair kit must be purchased at the store (accessible in town mode) to allow for objects to be repaired.
==References==
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