No one thinks about the little things. Everyone assumes the worst thing about being divorced is the lack of a spouse 😑 Home maintenance was my biggest achievement after my divorce.
I learned home maintenance when I was married (divorced over 20 years now). My then husband had a bad habit of starting to fix things but never finish them. I learned quick that if I wanted anything finished being fixed I had to do it. Lol....I even used to strap my daughter on my back in a backpack kids hiking frame thing to cut the grass. It was the only way the grass would get cut aside from buying a goat which the city would not allow 😁
My husband came in to the room while I was watching this one and asks: is there any particular reason you watching this? Do you plan to use any od this knowledge soon?,😂😂😂
Jack Linde i can do home repairs,it’s the “building your own website”. I had to have my daughter show me how to use my I phone. I am lost with all the new tech. Stuff.
Our situation is so similar Mayim! Just me and my boys 7 years after divorce. I've loved you since Blossom, yes I'm aging myself lol who cares! Love you, Shalom! 😘
*How 'Similar?'* *Did you ruin a show you were making a million+ per episode for by getting such a fat ass and gut that you looked like 'Sheldon's mother' instead of his wife?* Which show were you on?
I totally agree. As a single mom, I have fixed many broken things in the house. Also every time we buy new furniture from Ikea, the boys and myself act as if we are solving a puzzle. Working around the house, doing things that normally the husband would do, is also a very good example for the boys. The only difficulty i have, is when strength is needed to lift heavy furniture etc.
I'm all about that ! I seem to lose myself in a relationship and i settle for things that shouldn't. The cost is too high for me. I have found that there is a freedom in living alone, you can be yourself without criticism. It's scary at first but we'll worth it. I'm not anti-relationship I just attract the wrong people. I'm sure that it's my fault but I just can't deal with b.s. anymore
Thank you for this video. I am recently alone after a 28 year marriage. My two boys are grown and have their own lives to live and I am adjusting. I have a nice plunger and a sturdy step stool but will definitely get a drain unclogged thingy. lol I also recommend single women to learn how to use a screw driver, pliers, change a tire, check the fluid levels in your vehicle, among other things. My grandpa taught me how to do most of these things from the time I was a young girl. He wouldn't let me get my license until I could change a tire and the oil in my car. I've actually had to change a tire on my own at 1 a.m. in the morning until a State Highway Patrol officer came along and finished it for me. Also learn self defense. Great video.
Divorced after 20 years, kids grown and living on their own. I am loving it. I refuse to call my son or any other man for repairs needed. If a man can do it, surely to fuck I can too!
Love your Grandpa! My Dad did the same thing with me before I could get my license. Me AND my best friend!!! Such an embarrassing annoyance at the time. Such a show of love now xx
I've been living alone off grid in the Rockies for 4 years now; after, leaving my wife of 30 years. I believe I'll live the rest of my life alone. Its better than walking on eggshells all the time.
This woman is so wildly eloquent and pleasant. I’d love to be friends with her as she seems to be the kindest and smartest person on the planet. Big love for you, Mayim! Thanks for sharing yourself with us here!!!!
It's sound advice for widows too, living alone is scary when you are used to someone knowing just what to do. I love my step stool, and you are right, don't be cheap, go ahead and spend $60 for the good ones, they will outlast the cheap ones.
It isn't so much about outlasting cheap step stools, but a sturdy platform is safer. I have leaned out while on a cheap step ladder, only to have it move. It wasn't a good feeling.
@PilotVBall "chocolate cleanse"... I love it! Gonna use that. 😁 Here's one for you -- I'm middle-aged and sometimes people say "How do you look so good?" Meanwhile fyi I'm average: a little chubby, a little wrinkly etc. I do walk a lot and generally eat well but I still love my snacks & beer too. So my reply is: Gluten. 😀
I was raised by a single dad who actively taught me the basics about taking care of myself, living alone. Later on, I was stunned at how my college roomie literally didn’t know how to boil an egg or do her own laundry and then later, how my ex-hubby didn’t know anything about how health insurance worked, how to write a check, how to follow “cooking” instructions on a freaking Lean Cuisine, etc. Their parents really did them a disservice. C’mon, parents - teach your kids a little self-reliance and common sense! It’s not a laughing matter sending ppl out into the world who cannot take care of themselves. Don’t set them up for failure like that.
Thanks, I WAS wondering! fyi: you can also use a plunger to unclog sink and tub drains. It's just kind of messy when you get that gunk up, so I want to give the zip it a try, especially for the bathroom sink... yukko! Also, if you need a plumber in for anything, have him or her also snake your bathtub drain. As long as they're there, it will cost very little more and it's such good general maintenance.
It's so great hearing how you like doing stuff yourself, whether it's because you're cheap or because you get satisfaction or, ... Having DIY skills is invaluable in life. I was fortunate that when I was a kid, my dad let me "help" when he was fixing or building things. Now I am teaching my daughter these life skills so that she someday may be able to proudly post her victories on TH-cam, in addition to keeping her household functioning well.
Now I'm depressed. I'm married and I'm the one that does the plunging, the unclogging, and use the step stool. Oh and I'm the designated spider killer. 😕
As long as you don't do everything else, you're fine. It's been a while since roles were that rigid. It's best if you both know how to do everything that needs to be done, though.
I’ve been huge on DIY...and my daughter is far better than my son at DIY...even better than her husband. Just look it up on TH-cam and have a go. RTFM! 👍
A power tool for drilling and putting up shelves and drapes etc with a good drill and screw bit collection as well as a good toolbox is not a bad idea either.
I agree with this! My dad got me my own tool kit when I moved into my first place. that was 13 years ago. I still have it and have added to it. He also bought me a drill a couple year later. I still need to get some drill bits though.
A good set of tools is essential for any household, no matter who lives there. Even more tools if you have a car (so you don't have to call someone because your battery died).
I was always with somebody until the past two years. I've learned really quick that a drill and tape measure are my best friends as a single mom. I've used those two things more than anything else. 😂
It must be a thing with the design of US loos that they clog. I'm in Australia and the only time I've known people to have problems with toilets backing up because multiple people use one is when people flush things down that they're not supposed to, there are tree roots growing into the pipes or they're old and silted, when there's been a flood (silting again) or if you have problems with a septic system. I have noticed that the outlet on US loos seem much narrower than those over here and the water level is much higher so that may explain it.
I became curious and found out why US loos clog so easily compared to loos in Australia, which rarely, if ever, clog. Here's a video of a comparison between standard Australian loos and US loos. th-cam.com/video/ryIQYYogQ8A/w-d-xo.html
Love it Mayim!! I am not divorced, but I am the still-single woman in her mid-30's that never imagined she'd have to still be this independent... Great list of things to live alone!! Cheers and thanks for your awesome videos!!!
I have one of those sink unclogger things. Total life saver! Plus, I’ve never been married and love living alone and have had those things for years. Thanks for another fun video 😊
I love this video! I got divorced for the 1st time when I was 19. I started then making a list of the "obvious" things to be sure you have and do for a divorce. I have added to it quite a lot in the last 30 years, and 2 more divorces. I share it to anyone who is going from a cohabitation set up to living on their own. I still update it as things come up or change. I have friends tell me I should sell it or do a consulting for soon to be "single/divorced" people because they have found it invaluable in their process. Learning new things and finding out you can do so much more than what you thought you were capable of when faced with going it alone for me was a huge ego boost and help to my self esteem. Friends have told me that they found this helped also. Love Love Love this video! Just a suggestion maybe a video that goes through the jobs that you never did before your divorce, i.e. taking out the trash or whatever, and how you incorporated them into your new "normal" after the split.
I'm a plumber. So the first 2 were amusing. And yes, the things that come out of drains are foul. Instead of a plunger, get a closet auger. RIGID makes one. Its roughly $40. It works better, is actually the correct tool for the job, and is cleaner. The zip stick is a good choice for your bathroom sink, and your bathtub.
@@EMunaBee My go-to trap is a sheet of cellophane smeared with honey, hung in front of a doorway. When the bandit walks into the hanging cellophane, it triggers a fan set in front of a pile of feathers, that is then blown into his face as he slides the honey coated cellophane off of it. It's my favorite because once he has escaped all of that, he can still be easily spotted tip toeing away.
I’m not divorced but I’m home alone with the kids almost all the time due to my husbands work schedule. I agree on these tools! Thanks for your videos they are always informative and entertaining.
My best "take away" from my divorce was the tool box. He never asked for it back, so I assume he had plenty of everything stashed elsewhere. Besides impressing the heck out of potential boyfriends, the hammer, screwdriver, Philips head and pliers are essential devices.
I was going to suggest a good basic tool kit as well. Some fixings, a bottle of wood (PVA) glue, contact glue and an expoxy (2 part) glue are always handy too.
Bottom line - get over being afraid of getting dirty. Learn to take care of the things you can handle on your own. The plumbing items are a great start. Build a small tool kit; hammer, screw drivers, pliers. They will save you in the long run -- Particularly if you learn to use them.
Me and my daughter have been living alone for a couple of years after my divorce, thank you for making life not seem so bad and strangely comical, you are hilarious Mayim :)
I joined the "handyman club of America" and the tools they send you are so fun! The instructions are easy too. I love living alone, for the first time in my life as well. After 32 married years out of my life, I finally have my own room. Clean, beautiful and decorated the way I wanted! It's a wonderful thing. Thanks Mayim. You are wonderful!
I’ve been married for nineteen years. I do all those things (and much more) myself. Why? Because my husband is at work. If anything needs worked on in the house, that’s my job. I’m not expecting him to do it after he gets home from a 10-12 hour work day. This isn’t a single lady “problem”. It’s life.
If your house has forced warm air heat (the air vents in every room)(also usually also combined with air conditioning) the system has a filter that needs to be changed regularly, usually monthly, but some will let you go three months. Failure to change the filter regularly will decrease system efficiency and cost you more money to run it, but also can cause damage to the system requiring expensive repairs or replacement of the system. Really, the filters are cheap and need to be changed.
I am impressed with how ordinary a life you live. I am sure you are well able to afford a plumber or handy “man” the fact you do things yourself teaches your sons to be strong and independent and you are an encouragement to women in similar circumstances.
As a divorced woman for 20 yrs. I have all three! Yeah! If you are as thrifty as I am here's a tip to make a sink unclogger...they usually sell for about $10.00. Buy a package of extra large zip ties, cut angles up the sides of it, kind of like a leaf or feathers. You can make a bunch of sink uncloggers for much less than an actual one and you can toss it out with all the gunk attached.
Congrats on the plunging. My advice on plunging is that the pull is more important than the push. If something won’t go down, bring it slightly up, so that it shifts and can break apart. Don’t pull so far as to break the seal between the plunger and the bowl. Shower drains are another story.
You should also have a basic tool kit too, something with a hammer, screwdriver (with multi heads) pliers ect. doesn't have to have a ton of things, just some basics. You might not even need to use it often, but when you need it its great. As a very short girl (5ft 1) I love my step ladder. Wont have a home without one.
Single, home owner, 5'1; buying a $50 industrial step stool from home depot was probably my greatest new home owner purchase. (even tho cheap me thought I was crazy at the time) I am also "frugal" and will not hire someone to just do things for me. Yay for living alone- truly, no kids to mess up my house after I clean it, so I suppose I am at an advantage there.
Should have added that nowadays you can diy almost anything, I have fixed my car and various things around the house solely off of youtube tutorials. Saved a ton of $$.
as a tall guy[6ft4in] i can tell u the only 2 good reasons to be tall are that im the first to know if its raining and the last to know if someone farted. other than that its just ducking ceiling fans
@@Athena-xp4lt and we tall guys need yall tiny girls to get the stuff off the bottom shelf ,,,every year they put the floor farther and farther away for us old tall guys
@@r.davidvaughan8887 Lol. No one has ever had to ask me to do that. I have been asked to read a label more than once, but not by someone who was tall. I have my uses, but I would've liked to be a good 6 or 7 inches taller.
@@Athena-xp4lt i need a short person lol...part of being tall is bad back problems so ducking down is a pain...u know ur getting old when before you bend down to pick up money off the ground it better be a 5$ bill or bigger to make me bend down to get it
Mayim I'm married but my spouse is usually at work when something like a clogged toliet or screeching smoke alarm is happening. I have those very three items at our house as well and I can take care of the problem without waiting for him to come home. These items are essential for any home or apartment. If you can get a plunger and sink declogger for every bathroom if you have more then one. Also get the tapered plunger because the flat plunger won't do the job as well.
Much easier to survive living alone if one is financial secure. As for tools, having straight and Philips screw drivers, hamper, locking vice grips pliers are also a must. As for drains, using baking soda and vinegar once a month helps keep them clear.
Yes to all three. I lived alone before I got married and while I am happily married now, the step stool is amazing! At only 5 foot 0, I need it for when my husband is working and the cupboard shelf is too high, etc. I have a tool kit, drill borrowed from my dad, WD40 and anything else I can think of. If I can do something while my husband is working without needing extra help, I will.
Personally, I like Jeff Foxxworthy's take. "Some people tell me, 'Jeff, I'm not married and I'm not single. I'm divorced.' Now to me, being _divorced_ is the same as being _single,_ except you _don't_ have as much _furniture."_
My dad taught us all some odd things growing up, and some more now that I'm an adult. How to unclog a shower drain with a wire coat hanger. How to change a washer on a tap. How to install a washing machine and/or dishwasher. How to fix a toilet where the water is no longer running into the cistern. Changing a fuse. And when we moved out of home, he gave us each a toolbox full of tools. Might seem odd, but having those tools has made a whole lot of problems go away. Biggest thing may have been to have some A.I. gloves handy, because they are useful for a lot of things, like when someone breaks a limb and you need to cover the cast so they can bathe, for sticking your arm in the toilet to retrieve the two rolls of toilet paper the toddler put in there, for sticking your arm down the kitchen drain pipe to remove sticks, empty cans and generalised debris that the kids have stuffed down there. A.I. gloves and tools would have to be my tips for living alone.
I would not _quite_ agree with the structure of your argument that a plunger is something you need _if you live alone._ I would argue, instead, that a plunger is necessary _if you have a toilet._ Maybe you happen to live alone. Maybe you happen to live with other people. Either way, you never know when a plunger will be necessary, and you will be very glad to have one in the event that your toilet gets clogged. I would also argue that using a plunger is not exactly a _difficult_ task. It can be kind of messy, but your sink is right there. Just wash your hands when you're done.
Personally, I like living alone. After all, I had very bad experiences with different roommates in the past and it was because they had little or no respect for me at all. However, since I am in my 50's, being single is becoming impossible to adjust. I just hope for someday in having a relationship and settling down so that I would feel better adjusted in the long run.
Just remembered this - When I was newly divorced I lived for several more years in our house that was built in the 1930's. (Talk about things that can go wrong.) One Thanksgiving I heard water running and discovered something in the hot water heater had broken and water was shooting out the top like a geyser, creating a small river that was slowly rising and making its way from the laundry area to the rest of the house. I turned off the hot & cold water by the heater but the water kept on flowing. Out of the blue I remembered having seen the water meter reader or someone from the department pulling up an iron lid in our front yard. No idea what it was but, with nothing left to lose, I went to that iron lid, pulled it up, and there was apparently the main water shut-off for the house. Whew!!! Realllly glad I have lived in apartments with maintenance people since I sold the house.
Totally agree with things you need. Honestly, being divorced and living alone, haven’t been so terrible. Love having the remote control and watching what I want to; cooking if you want to or not; cleaning up right after eating or leaving it to sit until the next day or two; being a bum and staying in your pj’s all day......so many little perks to doing YOU! Plus, nowadays, you can find how to fix almost anything on TH-cam! I’ve learned how to do a lot of things and it feels great!
I'm with you. If I don't feel like cooking, I don't. It is really nice not to have someone ask, what are we having for dinner. Sometimes I would say, whatever you are going to cook. Best to you.
We have 2 long haired people using one bathroom and there is a way to avoid any need for cleaning hair from the pipes. Just use shower/sink hair catcher (filter for the drain).
Bicarb and vinegar will unblock a sink. Pour as much bicarb as you need down the sinkhole. Pour white vinegar on top. Let it bubble and sit for 10-30 mins. Rinse it down with boiling water.
Mayim, I finally got around to cleaning out my shower drain this weekend. It was draining slowly, you know, long hair problems. And up came a formerly pink toothbrush and a green bendy straw. Neither are mine, and I cannot for the life of me figure out how they got there! There are neither kids nor pets living in my apartment, just me. Baffling and also a bit funny. And thanks again for getting real and practical about living alone.
It seems so sad to me that women aren't just naturally assured of their own ability to care for their own surroundings. Can you drive? Then you can hang a picture! It takes less ability. I promise.
For me its more that someone else has already done it for me. When im around someone that can do it they just do because their quick. Then when that person isnt there anymore its hard to know where to start and it can seem overwhelming especially when something is busted and youre trying to fix it but have no idea if youll be successful or break it.
We give away power in massive amounts,,, till we are completely dry and small and the sorrow of being single has become the major THING in our life We live alone..... so?
I'm actually happily married. I can still build a garden bed, hang a shelf, use the lawn mower and the stud finder. These are skills every single human being needs. The ability to care for your surroundings is crucial and beings swiftly lost.
My parents were awesome. They basically told me it was my responsibility to learn how to drive a manual and automatic transmission, use tools, change a tire, plunge a toilet, manage vehicle maintenance, assemble furniture, do laundry and cook for myself. Self reliance is a gift we give to our children.
I pour a whole box of regular baking soda in the sink drain and then a bottle of vinegar... it bubbles and cleans the drain. It's rather helpful for most drains. And my sink tool is bigger/longer than that one. I totally agree about strong step stools and plungers too. It's also wise to get a hammer, tape measure, standard and Phillips head screwdrivers. A good pair of scissors, a flashlight... bug spray that shoots 25ft ( for personal protection only)
If you don't want to unclog your sink (or the shower) all the time, little rubber hair catchers work wonders! I use TubShroom and haven't had to unclog my sink once since I started using them :)
Thanks. I'm fighting big gripper making corporations one rubber band at a time. This easy life hack is brought to you by photographers who tried to figure out how to unscrew stuck filter from a camera lens.
Other possibilities : - Pour hot water on the lid for few seconds. The metal expands more than the glass. Works for most of the cases. - Put a butter knife under the rim and with a slight twisting motion, make it loose. Do not use force, do it gently. Do it al over the rim. It will release the grip from where it is stuck. - if the lid is soft, just cut into it with a proper tool, do an x cut and pour it out.
A funny and yet needed video for anyone who lives alone or with someone all the items you discussed are needed at some time or another in the average home
I recommend having 2 plungers; one for toilets and one for sinks. I keep the large black accordion plunger in the bathroom. And the small, red flat plunge under the kitchen sink.
Thanks for this great video! I’m heading to buy 2 of those 3 items. Thankfully, I have at least one of the 3... you can guess which one it is . Lol 😂 I genuinely appreciate this type of informational video. Maybe, you can make more of these for us? Please...😊
Here's a little tidbit... There are classes held at Lowe's and at home Depot for people to learn how to use tools, Make small home repairs as well as a project. Usually they will low-cost or even free
Mayim, as someone who has pretty much spent their entire adult life single, Here are things I recommend that EVERYONE (Note: Not just men or women, but EVERYONE) should know as an adult: 1. Basic home repair and maintenance. Plumbing, electrical, roofing, drywall, etc. There are many things the average homeowner (of either gender and of any height) can do on their own.\ 2. Personal Finance. Everyone should have a basic understanding of credit cards, loans, checking and savings accounts. 3. Self Care. Not enough people know this. Also, take a basic first aid course. 4. Basic Home Skills. Again, everyone should have some rudimentary knowledge of how to cook, clean, darn, etc. 5. Basic auto repair and maintenance. This one isn't as important if you don't have a car or ever plan on owning one. But if you do drive, THIS IS MANDATORY. Know how to check fluids, charge a battery, how to safely jumpstart a vehicle, how to safely change a tire, how to change lights, how to change a battery, etc. Also, every adult should have a basic tool kit for home, a fire extinguisher, a step ladder (not just a stool), a larger ladder, a toolkit for the car, etc. Also, there are simple "How To" books that can help with a majority of these tasks.
I’m a fan of your positive spirit and useful advice, since I discovered your channel after season 12! Sorry to learn you about your divorce, wish you every happiness and keep sharing your homespun wisdom 🙃
As a single, divorced Nanna, one thing stood out to me.....your tuxedo tomcat is very similar to mine. They are the best reason to stay single, ever. ❤️
Love this video, and love your channel in general. Love your personality too. I live with my two kids. It's hard doing it on own, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm ok with being single. :)
Chemical free drain cleaner. Baking soda and vinegar. Pout the soda down if you can more is better. Then add vinegar a little at a time. When it stops fuzzing add more till it doesn't anymore. Wait 10 minutes. Boil straight water and when the 10 minutes are up boil the boiling water down the drain. Bam done.
Hi Mayim..Love the video. I'll check out the Wix website. I love your Jumper. Is that an Avengers illustration ? I'm an introvert so I'm used to living alone. ♥️
After being divorced for almost 20 years, I love living alone. Your video brought back some memories from a long time ago. When I wasn't to keen in being alone. And I do remember being glad there was a plunger in dah house.
As a single woman who lives alone (and already owns a solid step stool! #5ft3)... I need to find that Sink Unclogger Thingy in the UK asap, omg. People never think about the simple things.
Kerison Leigh I live in the UK, and have just looked online to see where I can get them from. They are called Drain Snakes, and Amazon do a lack of 10 for £6.99. If not, both Homebase and The Range seem to sell them.
@Karen Thank you! You're a gem ❤️ I'm absolutely going to pick up a pack from Amazon, my hair's currently shedding like crazy from stress and I need them in my life!
I love living alone; no more worries about what's going to piss her off next. I can make a decision without getting flack from someone else. This can go, that can stay, see, no arguments. Life is so much easier alone; than, to have someone that doesn't have your back in all things.
I'm married but I do most of the house stuff because I like doing it. I'm 5'7" and I use my step stool for everything! Oh and there are similar things for the shower drain and you get one that has a crank that you turn and it's metal so yay no chemicals!
Same here on both counts. I was an only child and had to entertain myself a lot of the time (this was in the 50's when IF one even had a TV, they weren't baby sitters) and I still enjoy my own company. :)
hmmm... I have lived alone most of my adult life except for a short stint when I had room-mates. The step-stool I definitely agree with, but I've managed maybe by luck or .... or luck... to so far never need a toilet plunger or sink unclogger. I would suggest getting those strainer things that fit over the sink hole. My essential tools are a screwdriver set, a flashlight and a pair of scissors for the kitchen. Invariably screwdrivers are needed to open tins, put doors back on cabinets when they're loose, etc. Flashlights for obvious reasons. And scissors in the kitchen for cutting things like plastic and paper, and other things that are difficult to tear. Opening jars also - the screwdriver (Break the air seal, jar opens easily).
Ani McCormick, that's normal! Marriage is a learning experience! We are being refined in the fire! If you can, hang in there! Year #7 was my toughest... going on #13 :) definitely getting better with time!
The one thing my late wife hated was unclogging the sink. She was very disturbed about all the hair that went down there. I understand this is not uncommon amongst most people. So it is a good survival tip. I would recommend that you become familiar with the mechanisms in the back of the toilet. Especially if you flush, and discover nothing is going down. It is important to be able to take the top of the tank off, and push down the plunger that allows the water to go into the bowl. This will prevent a bathroom flood. This is not recondite information, but vital if your kid decides to see what happens if the security blanket gets caught in a swirly.
I am divorced (x3 - let's just say their warranties ran out) and widowed x 1. (Had I stayed in the "divorced marriages" My total would be widowed x 4). After each one I added to my such necessities, cordless drill, leaf blower, the plunger and a metal snake, step ladder. Love that you are teaching your boys these survival skills too! Can't wait to see your new website!
In my house the rule is: you plug it, you plunge it! Although when it comes to sinks, I'm always the one that gets stuck unclogging them. :-/ The plastic doohickey you show here is very useful but before you use it..... dump a 1/2 cup of baking soda into the drain, then a cup or so of plain white vinegar. Let it foam and bubble and just walk away. Leave it for about an hour. Then run scalding hot water down the drain. This method breaks up many clogs on its own but you may still have to use the plastic doohickey too. However, it will be a far less stinky job afterwards. :-)
Great idea!! I use baking soda/white vinegar to clean my kitchen sink drains but never thought of doing it in the bathroom before using the plastic doohickey.
@@SonshineLady7 The bathroom is where most of the hair clogs are so I always use the vinegar/baking soda method first, followed by the drain unclogger. I also find it easier to use the unclogger while the water is running to keep the gunk from flying all over the sink and me. :-/
I love my company, appreciate my cooking, my taste in music,.I live in the mountains and nature is my mistress. Somebody like Mayim gets my motor going.
Yes! All of these things PLUS TH-cam videos! Not divorced, but was an Army wife who was alone a lot with three small kiddos! Maintenance on the homes/yards and all the 'fix it' things were challenging. I remember one of the tires on my daughter's bike was flat, looked up a tutorial and an hour later, I fixed the tire! I totally felt like a champion!🤣
No one thinks about the little things. Everyone assumes the worst thing about being divorced is the lack of a spouse 😑 Home maintenance was my biggest achievement after my divorce.
I learned home maintenance when I was married (divorced over 20 years now). My then husband had a bad habit of starting to fix things but never finish them. I learned quick that if I wanted anything finished being fixed I had to do it. Lol....I even used to strap my daughter on my back in a backpack kids hiking frame thing to cut the grass. It was the only way the grass would get cut aside from buying a goat which the city would not allow 😁
Mine is art! Just got out of a 5 year relationship, the only long term l have had at 38.
I'm learning 'how to guy' as my oldest puts it. Can't wait to feel more confident with being able to handle things like that.
I’ve been divorced for 8 months and thank god my mum is the best dad I’ll ever need 😂 💪🏻💪🏻
You are a sad person 😅😅😅
My husband came in to the room while I was watching this one and asks: is there any particular reason you watching this? Do you plan to use any od this knowledge soon?,😂😂😂
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Yeh it’s funny because I remembered I was married for one month I was watching divorce court show. My husband’s reaction was almost same😃
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“If I can do it,anyone can” says the Neuroscientist!!😂🤣
You don't have to be a neuroscientist to do basic home repair... but it helps.
Actually I'm pretty sure building website is harder than building a rocket. Hahaha
Seriously!
Jack Linde i can do home repairs,it’s the “building your own website”. I had to have my daughter show me how to use my I phone. I am lost with all the new tech. Stuff.
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Our situation is so similar Mayim! Just me and my boys 7 years after divorce. I've loved you since Blossom, yes I'm aging myself lol who cares! Love you, Shalom! 😘
*How 'Similar?'* *Did you ruin a show you were making a million+ per episode for by getting such a fat ass and gut that you looked like 'Sheldon's mother' instead of his wife?* Which show were you on?
@@gerrynightingale9045 I hope you get better...
I wholeheartedly agree with each one of these recommendations. I would also add a JarKey for opening lids on jars.
Agreed. This even for those who are still married 😅.
I totally agree. As a single mom, I have fixed many broken things in the house. Also every time we buy new furniture from Ikea, the boys and myself act as if we are solving a puzzle. Working around the house, doing things that normally the husband would do, is also a very good example for the boys. The only difficulty i have, is when strength is needed to lift heavy furniture etc.
I'm all about that ! I seem to lose myself in a relationship and i settle for things that shouldn't. The cost is too high for me. I have found that there is a freedom in living alone, you can be yourself without criticism. It's scary at first but we'll worth it. I'm not anti-relationship I just attract the wrong people. I'm sure that it's my fault but I just can't deal with b.s. anymore
That's right. Have it your way and the wrong people can't own you. I want to say: You go girl!
@Laurel Dell Same.
Thank you for this video. I am recently alone after a 28 year marriage. My two boys are grown and have their own lives to live and I am adjusting. I have a nice plunger and a sturdy step stool but will definitely get a drain unclogged thingy. lol I also recommend single women to learn how to use a screw driver, pliers, change a tire, check the fluid levels in your vehicle, among other things. My grandpa taught me how to do most of these things from the time I was a young girl. He wouldn't let me get my license until I could change a tire and the oil in my car. I've actually had to change a tire on my own at 1 a.m. in the morning until a State Highway Patrol officer came along and finished it for me. Also learn self defense. Great video.
FWLIW: Divorced in 2014 after a 30+ year marriage.
{Sort of...} Been That, Done There.
[In case that helps even a wee bit.]
Divorced after 20 years, kids grown and living on their own. I am loving it. I refuse to call my son or any other man for repairs needed. If a man can do it, surely to fuck I can too!
Love your Grandpa! My Dad did the same thing with me before I could get my license. Me AND my best friend!!! Such an embarrassing annoyance at the time. Such a show of love now xx
I've been living alone off grid in the Rockies for 4 years now; after, leaving my wife of 30 years. I believe I'll live the rest of my life alone. Its better than walking on eggshells all the time.
Thank you for being our lovely Amy farrah fowler At the same time My beautiful and loving Mayim bialik who gives me inspiration in everything❤❤❤
This woman is so wildly eloquent and pleasant. I’d love to be friends with her as she seems to be the kindest and smartest person on the planet. Big love for you, Mayim! Thanks for sharing yourself with us here!!!!
The only time I don't love living alone is when I'm sick. Canned soup tastes so much better when someone else serves it.
Ha!
Kamarca I say this every time I’m sick. It’s so true.
I've delivered Chalet chicken soup to a sick person living alone (it's a Canadian thing).
So true!
Absolutely! And the sink seems like a marathon walk when all you want is a glass of water!
It's sound advice for widows too, living alone is scary when you are used to someone knowing just what to do. I love my step stool, and you are right, don't be cheap, go ahead and spend $60 for the good ones, they will outlast the cheap ones.
It isn't so much about outlasting cheap step stools, but a sturdy platform is safer. I have leaned out while on a cheap step ladder, only to have it move. It wasn't a good feeling.
I’m doing a chocolate cleanse....because I’m single and I love it!
You funny, enjoy !
You funny, enjoy ,
@PilotVBall "chocolate cleanse"... I love it! Gonna use that. 😁
Here's one for you -- I'm middle-aged and sometimes people say "How do you look so good?" Meanwhile fyi I'm average: a little chubby, a little wrinkly etc. I do walk a lot and generally eat well but I still love my snacks & beer too.
So my reply is: Gluten. 😀
I love how honest, genuine and down-to-earth you are. You're keeping it REAL and I'm all here for it! ❤
You also need bravery, competence and resilience, I think. Thanks Dr. Bialik.
I was raised by a single dad who actively taught me the basics about taking care of myself, living alone. Later on, I was stunned at how my college roomie literally didn’t know how to boil an egg or do her own laundry and then later, how my ex-hubby didn’t know anything about how health insurance worked, how to write a check, how to follow “cooking” instructions on a freaking Lean Cuisine, etc. Their parents really did them a disservice. C’mon, parents - teach your kids a little self-reliance and common sense! It’s not a laughing matter sending ppl out into the world who cannot take care of themselves. Don’t set them up for failure like that.
For anyone wondering what the sink unclogger thing is called it's a Zip-it.
If you do a search on Amazon for drain augers (I believe it's an entire category) there's a ton of multi-packs of the things in various brand names.
Good point! I actually just make my own from zip ties. Not that they're expensive really it's just something I've gotten into the habit of.
Thanks! :)
Thanks, I WAS wondering!
fyi: you can also use a plunger to unclog sink and tub drains. It's just kind of messy when you get that gunk up, so I want to give the zip it a try, especially for the bathroom sink... yukko!
Also, if you need a plumber in for anything, have him or her also snake your bathtub drain. As long as they're there, it will cost very little more and it's such good general maintenance.
It's so great hearing how you like doing stuff yourself, whether it's because you're cheap or because you get satisfaction or, ... Having DIY skills is invaluable in life. I was fortunate that when I was a kid, my dad let me "help" when he was fixing or building things. Now I am teaching my daughter these life skills so that she someday may be able to proudly post her victories on TH-cam, in addition to keeping her household functioning well.
Now I'm depressed. I'm married and I'm the one that does the plunging, the unclogging, and use the step stool. Oh and I'm the designated spider killer. 😕
As long as you don't do everything else, you're fine. It's been a while since roles were that rigid. It's best if you both know how to do everything that needs to be done, though.
Brigette Elliott AWESOME
I do almost all plumbing, painting and bug killing. But a good result is my sons learned to do plumbing by helping me.
I’ve been huge on DIY...and my daughter is far better than my son at DIY...even better than her husband. Just look it up on TH-cam and have a go. RTFM! 👍
A power tool for drilling and putting up shelves and drapes etc with a good drill and screw bit collection as well as a good toolbox is not a bad idea either.
I agree with this! My dad got me my own tool kit when I moved into my first place. that was 13 years ago. I still have it and have added to it. He also bought me a drill a couple year later. I still need to get some drill bits though.
A good set of tools is essential for any household, no matter who lives there. Even more tools if you have a car (so you don't have to call someone because your battery died).
I agree you need a good set of tools, and I even have a set in my car as well as a battery charger, You need to be self reliant.
Pernilla Helder yes!
I was always with somebody until the past two years. I've learned really quick that a drill and tape measure are my best friends as a single mom. I've used those two things more than anything else. 😂
Never had a plunger when I was living alone. Never needed it. I‘m not living alone anymore. We are three now. 2 people and the plunger.
It must be a thing with the design of US loos that they clog.
I'm in Australia and the only time I've known people to have problems with toilets backing up because multiple people use one is when people flush things down that they're not supposed to, there are tree roots growing into the pipes or they're old and silted, when there's been a flood (silting again) or if you have problems with a septic system.
I have noticed that the outlet on US loos seem much narrower than those over here and the water level is much higher so that may explain it.
I became curious and found out why US loos clog so easily compared to loos in Australia, which rarely, if ever, clog. Here's a video of a comparison between standard Australian loos and US loos.
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Love it Mayim!! I am not divorced, but I am the still-single woman in her mid-30's that never imagined she'd have to still be this independent... Great list of things to live alone!! Cheers and thanks for your awesome videos!!!
I have one of those sink unclogger things. Total life saver!
Plus, I’ve never been married and love living alone and have had those things for years. Thanks for another fun video 😊
I love this video! I got divorced for the 1st time when I was 19. I started then making a list of the "obvious" things to be sure you have and do for a divorce. I have added to it quite a lot in the last 30 years, and 2 more divorces. I share it to anyone who is going from a cohabitation set up to living on their own. I still update it as things come up or change. I have friends tell me I should sell it or do a consulting for soon to be "single/divorced" people because they have found it invaluable in their process. Learning new things and finding out you can do so much more than what you thought you were capable of when faced with going it alone for me was a huge ego boost and help to my self esteem. Friends have told me that they found this helped also. Love Love Love this video! Just a suggestion maybe a video that goes through the jobs that you never did before your divorce, i.e. taking out the trash or whatever, and how you incorporated them into your new "normal" after the split.
Regular use of baking soda with vinegar down the drains keep them open.
Tub was slow. I violated and baking soda that baby. Now it is great!
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@@elizabethharttley4073 I'm guessing she meant vinegar-ed and got auto-corrected. Lol
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Yes i figured as much. And still i was amused (autocorrect tried abused, hahah)
Lol! Aye yi yi. 🤪
I'm a plumber. So the first 2 were amusing. And yes, the things that come out of drains are foul. Instead of a plunger, get a closet auger. RIGID makes one. Its roughly $40. It works better, is actually the correct tool for the job, and is cleaner. The zip stick is a good choice for your bathroom sink, and your bathtub.
Setting out traps for incompetent burglars is how i survive being home alone
skijumpnose that mac n cheese dinner is going to have to wait. 😆
What kind of traps?
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@@EMunaBee My go-to trap is a sheet of cellophane smeared with honey, hung in front of a doorway. When the bandit walks into the hanging cellophane, it triggers a fan set in front of a pile of feathers, that is then blown into his face as he slides the honey coated cellophane off of it. It's my favorite because once he has escaped all of that, he can still be easily spotted tip toeing away.
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I’m not divorced but I’m home alone with the kids almost all the time due to my husbands work schedule. I agree on these tools! Thanks for your videos they are always informative and entertaining.
My best "take away" from my divorce was the tool box. He never asked for it back, so I assume he had plenty of everything stashed elsewhere. Besides impressing the heck out of potential boyfriends, the hammer, screwdriver, Philips head and pliers are essential devices.
I just typed about this! My girls and I came to that same realization in the middle of Ikea. We own at least the basics now.
Sarah Hamner, I saw your name as "hammer" and immediately fell in love. ;)
I was going to suggest a good basic tool kit as well. Some fixings, a bottle of wood (PVA) glue, contact glue and an expoxy (2 part) glue are always handy too.
Bottom line - get over being afraid of getting dirty. Learn to take care of the things you can handle on your own. The plumbing items are a great start. Build a small tool kit; hammer, screw drivers, pliers. They will save you in the long run -- Particularly if you learn to use them.
Me and my daughter have been living alone for a couple of years after my divorce, thank you for making life not seem so bad and strangely comical, you are hilarious Mayim :)
I joined the "handyman club of America" and the tools they send you are so fun! The instructions are easy too. I love living alone, for the first time in my life as well. After 32 married years out of my life, I finally have my own room. Clean, beautiful and decorated the way I wanted! It's a wonderful thing. Thanks Mayim. You are wonderful!
I’ve been married for nineteen years. I do all those things (and much more) myself. Why? Because my husband is at work. If anything needs worked on in the house, that’s my job. I’m not expecting him to do it after he gets home from a 10-12 hour work day. This isn’t a single lady “problem”. It’s life.
If your house has forced warm air heat (the air vents in every room)(also usually also combined with air conditioning) the system has a filter that needs to be changed regularly, usually monthly, but some will let you go three months. Failure to change the filter regularly will decrease system efficiency and cost you more money to run it, but also can cause damage to the system requiring expensive repairs or replacement of the system. Really, the filters are cheap and need to be changed.
Mayim all do respect your not really alone you have your children.
Plus, you have a cat to hug when you feel stressed.
I am impressed with how ordinary a life you live. I am sure you are well able to afford a plumber or handy “man” the fact you do things yourself teaches your sons to be strong and independent and you are an encouragement to women in similar circumstances.
As a divorced woman for 20 yrs. I have all three! Yeah! If you are as thrifty as I am here's a tip to make a sink unclogger...they usually sell for about $10.00.
Buy a package of extra large zip ties, cut angles up the sides of it, kind of like a leaf or feathers. You can make a bunch of sink uncloggers for much less than an actual one and you can toss it out with all the gunk attached.
OMG GENIUS
I did that.. because my budget was extremely tight at the time.
Great tip!
Love, love, love this idea! Thanks a million. I would not like trying to clean a reusable one at all.
I bought a sink unclogger at the dollar store...
@@Andrea-ed8pg you can also buy a whole package of large zip ties at the dollar store.
Congrats on the plunging. My advice on plunging is that the pull is more important than the push. If something won’t go down, bring it slightly up, so that it shifts and can break apart. Don’t pull so far as to break the seal between the plunger and the bowl. Shower drains are another story.
You should also have a basic tool kit too, something with a hammer, screwdriver (with multi heads) pliers ect. doesn't have to have a ton of things, just some basics. You might not even need to use it often, but when you need it its great.
As a very short girl (5ft 1) I love my step ladder. Wont have a home without one.
Ha! My wife had FIVE, yes five hammers. What did I catch her using to sink a nail? The rolling pin. SMH
Single, home owner, 5'1; buying a $50 industrial step stool from home depot was probably my greatest new home owner purchase. (even tho cheap me thought I was crazy at the time) I am also "frugal" and will not hire someone to just do things for me. Yay for living alone- truly, no kids to mess up my house after I clean it, so I suppose I am at an advantage there.
Should have added that nowadays you can diy almost anything, I have fixed my car and various things around the house solely off of youtube tutorials. Saved a ton of $$.
as a tall guy[6ft4in] i can tell u the only 2 good reasons to be tall are that im the first to know if its raining and the last to know if someone farted. other than that its just ducking ceiling fans
Not the only good things. When was the last time you had to ask someone to reach something for you at the grocery store? (5'2")
@@Athena-xp4lt and we tall guys need yall tiny girls to get the stuff off the bottom shelf ,,,every year they put the floor farther and farther away for us old tall guys
@@r.davidvaughan8887 Lol. No one has ever had to ask me to do that. I have been asked to read a label more than once, but not by someone who was tall. I have my uses, but I would've liked to be a good 6 or 7 inches taller.
@@Athena-xp4lt i need a short person lol...part of being tall is bad back problems so ducking down is a pain...u know ur getting old when before you bend down to pick up money off the ground it better be a 5$ bill or bigger to make me bend down to get it
Mayim I'm married but my spouse is usually at work when something like a clogged toliet or screeching smoke alarm is happening. I have those very three items at our house as well and I can take care of the problem without waiting for him to come home. These items are essential for any home or apartment. If you can get a plunger and sink declogger for every bathroom if you have more then one. Also get the tapered plunger because the flat plunger won't do the job as well.
living alone wouldn't bother me one bit, it's awesome
I've done it for 45 years now and loved every day of it. Total freedom and control.
Much easier to survive living alone if one is financial secure. As for tools, having straight and Philips screw drivers, hamper, locking vice grips pliers are also a must. As for drains, using baking soda and vinegar once a month helps keep them clear.
I have them all. Also boiling hot water down the sink help keep it clog free and clean
Yes to all three. I lived alone before I got married and while I am happily married now, the step stool is amazing! At only 5 foot 0, I need it for when my husband is working and the cupboard shelf is too high, etc.
I have a tool kit, drill borrowed from my dad, WD40 and anything else I can think of. If I can do something while my husband is working without needing extra help, I will.
Personally, I like Jeff Foxxworthy's take.
"Some people tell me, 'Jeff, I'm not married and I'm not single. I'm divorced.' Now to me, being _divorced_ is the same as being _single,_ except you _don't_ have as much _furniture."_
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Jeff Foxworthy's version of : "Sensuous".
Sens-u-ous "up" can you grab me a beer? One of my all time favorites! LOL
My dad taught us all some odd things growing up, and some more now that I'm an adult. How to unclog a shower drain with a wire coat hanger. How to change a washer on a tap. How to install a washing machine and/or dishwasher. How to fix a toilet where the water is no longer running into the cistern. Changing a fuse. And when we moved out of home, he gave us each a toolbox full of tools. Might seem odd, but having those tools has made a whole lot of problems go away. Biggest thing may have been to have some A.I. gloves handy, because they are useful for a lot of things, like when someone breaks a limb and you need to cover the cast so they can bathe, for sticking your arm in the toilet to retrieve the two rolls of toilet paper the toddler put in there, for sticking your arm down the kitchen drain pipe to remove sticks, empty cans and generalised debris that the kids have stuffed down there. A.I. gloves and tools would have to be my tips for living alone.
I would not _quite_ agree with the structure of your argument that a plunger is something you need _if you live alone._ I would argue, instead, that a plunger is necessary _if you have a toilet._ Maybe you happen to live alone. Maybe you happen to live with other people. Either way, you never know when a plunger will be necessary, and you will be very glad to have one in the event that your toilet gets clogged.
I would also argue that using a plunger is not exactly a _difficult_ task. It can be kind of messy, but your sink is right there. Just wash your hands when you're done.
Personally, I like living alone. After all, I had very bad experiences with different roommates in the past and it was because they had little or no respect for me at all. However, since I am in my 50's, being single is becoming impossible to adjust. I just hope for someday in having a relationship and settling down so that I would feel better adjusted in the long run.
The sink unclovver thing we always called a snake. It is so useful for unclogging the sink, even for tubs and shower drains too.
Just remembered this - When I was newly divorced I lived for several more years in our house that was built in the 1930's. (Talk about things that can go wrong.) One Thanksgiving I heard water running and discovered something in the hot water heater had broken and water was shooting out the top like a geyser, creating a small river that was slowly rising and making its way from the laundry area to the rest of the house. I turned off the hot & cold water by the heater but the water kept on flowing. Out of the blue I remembered having seen the water meter reader or someone from the department pulling up an iron lid in our front yard. No idea what it was but, with nothing left to lose, I went to that iron lid, pulled it up, and there was apparently the main water shut-off for the house. Whew!!! Realllly glad I have lived in apartments with maintenance people since I sold the house.
Totally agree with things you need. Honestly, being divorced and living alone, haven’t been so terrible. Love having the remote control and watching what I want to; cooking if you want to or not; cleaning up right after eating or leaving it to sit until the next day or two; being a bum and staying in your pj’s all day......so many little perks to doing YOU! Plus, nowadays, you can find how to fix almost anything on TH-cam! I’ve learned how to do a lot of things and it feels great!
I'm with you. If I don't feel like cooking, I don't. It is really nice not to have someone ask, what are we having for dinner. Sometimes I would say, whatever you are going to cook. Best to you.
Boiling water and vinger also works great ,especially if you dont want to use chemicals pr spend a lot of money
The sink unclogger thingy is amazing! Works great in the shower too. You got this. Rock on!
We have 2 long haired people using one bathroom and there is a way to avoid any need for cleaning hair from the pipes. Just use shower/sink hair catcher (filter for the drain).
Bicarb and vinegar will unblock a sink. Pour as much bicarb as you need down the sinkhole. Pour white vinegar on top. Let it bubble and sit for 10-30 mins. Rinse it down with boiling water.
College is near and I am about to live alone. Your videos are really timely and helpful. Thanks for sharing nice content. 😍
Mayim, I finally got around to cleaning out my shower drain this weekend. It was draining slowly, you know, long hair problems. And up came a formerly pink toothbrush and a green bendy straw. Neither are mine, and I cannot for the life of me figure out how they got there! There are neither kids nor pets living in my apartment, just me. Baffling and also a bit funny. And thanks again for getting real and practical about living alone.
This is so accurate! Lol. I would also add some type of bug killer... bug killer that can kill from a distance 😂
Cats are good at that.
Mayim Bialik yes! I have one of those too lol
My cats don’t help me with that. And I don’t want to kill living things so it puts me in a bind 😕
Cause I’m vegan I don’t wanna kill the bugs. My cats just stare at them lol
I purchased the plastic sink unclogger thingy a few years ago and 100% it works, especially in the bathtub drain! 👍🏼👍🏼🙋🏻♀️
It seems so sad to me that women aren't just naturally assured of their own ability to care for their own surroundings.
Can you drive?
Then you can hang a picture!
It takes less ability.
I promise.
For me its more that someone else has already done it for me. When im around someone that can do it they just do because their quick. Then when that person isnt there anymore its hard to know where to start and it can seem overwhelming especially when something is busted and youre trying to fix it but have no idea if youll be successful or break it.
We give away power in massive amounts,,, till we are completely dry and small and the sorrow of being single has become the major THING in our life
We live alone..... so?
I'm actually happily married.
I can still build a garden bed, hang a shelf, use the lawn mower and the stud finder.
These are skills every single human being needs. The ability to care for your surroundings is crucial and beings swiftly lost.
My parents were awesome. They basically told me it was my responsibility to learn how to drive a manual and automatic transmission, use tools, change a tire, plunge a toilet, manage vehicle maintenance, assemble furniture, do laundry and cook for myself. Self reliance is a gift we give to our children.
not this woman. this video is sad to me. why are these revelations?
I pour a whole box of regular baking soda in the sink drain and then a bottle of vinegar... it bubbles and cleans the drain. It's rather helpful for most drains. And my sink tool is bigger/longer than that one.
I totally agree about strong step stools and plungers too.
It's also wise to get a hammer, tape measure, standard and Phillips head screwdrivers. A good pair of scissors, a flashlight... bug spray that shoots 25ft ( for personal protection only)
I am divorced as well. I love the content on your channel.
If you don't want to unclog your sink (or the shower) all the time, little rubber hair catchers work wonders! I use TubShroom and haven't had to unclog my sink once since I started using them :)
You are so amazing! You did forget one thingy...the gripper to open those pesky jars 🤗
No need. Use a rubber band instead. Put it around the lid, grab and watch the miracle.
I use the handle of a butter knife and hit the lid all around and I can open it
@@petrmaly9087 ok. I just did that with a sauerkraut lid I was trying to open for the last week and it worked! Your advice is a God send!!!
Thanks. I'm fighting big gripper making corporations one rubber band at a time. This easy life hack is brought to you by photographers who tried to figure out how to unscrew stuck filter from a camera lens.
Other possibilities :
- Pour hot water on the lid for few seconds. The metal expands more than the glass. Works for most of the cases.
- Put a butter knife under the rim and with a slight twisting motion, make it loose. Do not use force, do it gently. Do it al over the rim. It will release the grip from where it is stuck.
- if the lid is soft, just cut into it with a proper tool, do an x cut and pour it out.
A funny and yet needed video for anyone who lives alone or with someone all the items you discussed are needed at some time or another in the average home
I was given a sink unclogger thingy last year. Never knew they existed but it is THE BEST!
It's called a snake and hers is terrible.
I recommend having 2 plungers; one for toilets and one for sinks. I keep the large black accordion plunger in the bathroom. And the small, red flat plunge under the kitchen sink.
Thanks for this great video! I’m heading to buy 2 of those 3 items. Thankfully, I have at least one of the 3... you can guess which one it is . Lol 😂 I genuinely appreciate this type of informational video. Maybe, you can make more of these for us? Please...😊
Here's a little tidbit...
There are classes held at Lowe's and at home Depot for people to learn how to use tools, Make small home repairs as well as a project. Usually they will low-cost or even free
Great tip - thank you!
Mayim, as someone who has pretty much spent their entire adult life single, Here are things I recommend that EVERYONE (Note: Not just men or women, but EVERYONE) should know as an adult:
1. Basic home repair and maintenance. Plumbing, electrical, roofing, drywall, etc. There are many things the average homeowner (of either gender and of any height) can do on their own.\
2. Personal Finance. Everyone should have a basic understanding of credit cards, loans, checking and savings accounts.
3. Self Care. Not enough people know this. Also, take a basic first aid course.
4. Basic Home Skills. Again, everyone should have some rudimentary knowledge of how to cook, clean, darn, etc.
5. Basic auto repair and maintenance. This one isn't as important if you don't have a car or ever plan on owning one. But if you do drive, THIS IS MANDATORY. Know how to check fluids, charge a battery, how to safely jumpstart a vehicle, how to safely change a tire, how to change lights, how to change a battery, etc.
Also, every adult should have a basic tool kit for home, a fire extinguisher, a step ladder (not just a stool), a larger ladder, a toolkit for the car, etc. Also, there are simple "How To" books that can help with a majority of these tasks.
Or be a memmber of an extended vibrant community who pool responsibilities and each person helps the other and there is trust and mutual respect.
I’m a fan of your positive spirit and useful advice, since I discovered your channel after season 12!
Sorry to learn you about your divorce, wish you every happiness and keep sharing your homespun wisdom 🙃
lol you are awesome!
But I must say, it is a good idea to have all of these things even if you are not living alone!
Indeed, those things and many more. A complete tool box is nice.
As a single, divorced Nanna, one thing stood out to me.....your tuxedo tomcat is very similar to mine. They are the best reason to stay single, ever. ❤️
Love this video, and love your channel in general. Love your personality too. I live with my two kids. It's hard doing it on own, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm ok with being single. :)
Chemical free drain cleaner. Baking soda and vinegar. Pout the soda down if you can more is better. Then add vinegar a little at a time. When it stops fuzzing add more till it doesn't anymore. Wait 10 minutes. Boil straight water and when the 10 minutes are up boil the boiling water down the drain. Bam done.
Hi Mayim..Love the video. I'll check out the Wix website. I love your Jumper. Is that an Avengers illustration ? I'm an introvert so I'm used to living alone. ♥️
After being divorced for almost 20 years, I love living alone. Your video brought back some memories from a long time ago. When I wasn't to keen in being alone. And I do remember being glad there was a plunger in dah house.
As a single woman who lives alone (and already owns a solid step stool! #5ft3)... I need to find that Sink Unclogger Thingy in the UK asap, omg. People never think about the simple things.
Kerison Leigh I live in the UK, and have just looked online to see where I can get them from. They are called Drain Snakes, and Amazon do a lack of 10 for £6.99. If not, both Homebase and The Range seem to sell them.
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@Karen Thank you! You're a gem ❤️ I'm absolutely going to pick up a pack from Amazon, my hair's currently shedding like crazy from stress and I need them in my life!
Kerison Leigh That’s exactly why I need them! My hair falls out like crazy. Am about to place an Amazon order myself 😃
Wilko do a stainless steel drain spring so you can disinfect it after using less than £10 too
I love living alone; no more worries about what's going to piss her off next. I can make a decision without getting flack from someone else. This can go, that can stay, see, no arguments. Life is so much easier alone; than, to have someone that doesn't have your back in all things.
Or living with a man who has no idea how unclog a toilet 🚽😑 Thank you Mayim! You’re the best!
I'm married but I do most of the house stuff because I like doing it. I'm 5'7" and I use my step stool for everything! Oh and there are similar things for the shower drain and you get one that has a crank that you turn and it's metal so yay no chemicals!
I've had a huge crush on you since the blossom days 😍 I live 30min south of Kalamazoo mi
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I do love living alone, and these three items are, indeed, essential.
Same here on both counts. I was an only child and had to entertain myself a lot of the time (this was in the 50's when IF one even had a TV, they weren't baby sitters) and I still enjoy my own company. :)
“It will be covered with what looks like bile from the demon that lives at the core of the earth” 😂
hmmm... I have lived alone most of my adult life except for a short stint when I had room-mates. The step-stool I definitely agree with, but I've managed maybe by luck or .... or luck... to so far never need a toilet plunger or sink unclogger. I would suggest getting those strainer things that fit over the sink hole. My essential tools are a screwdriver set, a flashlight and a pair of scissors for the kitchen. Invariably screwdrivers are needed to open tins, put doors back on cabinets when they're loose, etc. Flashlights for obvious reasons. And scissors in the kitchen for cutting things like plastic and paper, and other things that are difficult to tear. Opening jars also - the screwdriver (Break the air seal, jar opens easily).
Been married for 7 years and sometimes I dream about living alone 😂
Pretty sure that was on her list of things NOT to say to a divorced person.
I have been married 20 years. My husband once had to go on a 6 week business trip and it was amazing. I know how you feel. lol
@Chandler Bing he knows 😂
@@MyStylist.Naomi12 I'm sure that logic goes both ways
Ani McCormick, that's normal! Marriage is a learning experience! We are being refined in the fire! If you can, hang in there! Year #7 was my toughest... going on #13 :) definitely getting better with time!
You can plung a sink! I have been widowed for 15 yrs, but will fight for my plunger!
For jobs that exceed a plunger and trap cleaner, try a product called Green Gobbler. It saved my main drain from needing a professional.
And the 3-pack comes with a sink unclogger thingy.
The one thing my late wife hated was unclogging the sink. She was very disturbed about all the hair that went down there. I understand this is not uncommon amongst most people. So it is a good survival tip. I would recommend that you become familiar with the mechanisms in the back of the toilet. Especially if you flush, and discover nothing is going down. It is important to be able to take the top of the tank off, and push down the plunger that allows the water to go into the bowl. This will prevent a bathroom flood. This is not recondite information, but vital if your kid decides to see what happens if the security blanket gets caught in a swirly.
As a single woman I also have these things. My mom bought be a tool box and a machete. M
I am divorced (x3 - let's just say their warranties ran out) and widowed x 1. (Had I stayed in the "divorced marriages" My total would be widowed x 4). After each one I added to my such necessities, cordless drill, leaf blower, the plunger and a metal snake, step ladder. Love that you are teaching your boys these survival skills too! Can't wait to see your new website!
Technical term for #2 is a drain snake. If you have teenagers but a multi pack you will need them
In my house the rule is: you plug it, you plunge it! Although when it comes to sinks, I'm always the one that gets stuck unclogging them. :-/ The plastic doohickey you show here is very useful but before you use it..... dump a 1/2 cup of baking soda into the drain, then a cup or so of plain white vinegar. Let it foam and bubble and just walk away. Leave it for about an hour. Then run scalding hot water down the drain. This method breaks up many clogs on its own but you may still have to use the plastic doohickey too. However, it will be a far less stinky job afterwards. :-)
Great idea!! I use baking soda/white vinegar to clean my kitchen sink drains but never thought of doing it in the bathroom before using the plastic doohickey.
@@SonshineLady7 The bathroom is where most of the hair clogs are so I always use the vinegar/baking soda method first, followed by the drain unclogger. I also find it easier to use the unclogger while the water is running to keep the gunk from flying all over the sink and me. :-/
It is the best way to live
I love my company, appreciate my cooking, my taste in music,.I live in the mountains and nature is my mistress. Somebody like Mayim gets my motor going.
I became very handy when I got divorced and I am still that way!
Yes! All of these things PLUS TH-cam videos! Not divorced, but was an Army wife who was alone a lot with three small kiddos! Maintenance on the homes/yards and all the 'fix it' things were challenging. I remember one of the tires on my daughter's bike was flat, looked up a tutorial and an hour later, I fixed the tire! I totally felt like a champion!🤣