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A handyman can do many different jobs. He knows how to take care of a car and a bike. He uses tools to make repairs around the house, and he takes care of the lawn. When you work on this badge, you can learn a lot about keeping a car, bike, and home in good shape. You can find out how to change a flat tire. You might even build a sawhorse or a step stool. Keep adding to this knowledge after you earn the badge. Your handyman skills will always be useful to you and your family. |
| Do Six of These: |
| 1. With adult supervision, wash a car. |
| 2. Help an adult change a tire on a car. |
| 3. With adult supervision, replace a bulb in the taillight, turn signal, or parking light or replace a headlight on a car. |
| 4. With adult supervision, show how to check the oil level and tire pressure of a car. |
| 5. Make a repair to a bicycle, such as tightening the chain, fixing a flat tire, or adjusting the seat or handlebars. |
| 6. Properly lubricate the chain on a bicycle. |
| 7. Properly inflate the tires on a bicycle. |
| 8. Replace a light bulb in a fixture or a lamp. |
| 9. With adult supervision, arrange a storage area for household cleaners and other dangerous materials where small children cannot get them. |
| 10. Build a sawhorse or stool to be used around your home. |
| 11. Help take care of the lawn. |
| 12. Arrange a storage area for hand tools or lawn and garden tools. |
| 13. Clean and properly store hand tools or lawn and garden tools in their storage areas. |
| 14. Mark hand tools or lawn and garden tools for identification. |
| When you pass each requirement, ask your den leader or counselor to initial your Handyman scoreboard. |
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