Have you ever ran a power drill or a table saw? If so you know they are not called "power tools" for nothing. The newly sharpened or best kept tools can make you feel like a Greek god in certain situations. ...and no testosterone is required for use. (We not talking about tools used in X-rated movies... get your mind out of the gutter)
Years ago, and still some today, marketing experts would target men for the tools, and women for the house hold appliances. So, for Christmas, Dad got the chainsaw, and Mom got the food processor. Knowing what I know today, that hardly seems fair. Dad's gifts were so much cooler than Mom's. I mean, seriously, would you rather have a vacuum or sawzall? It's really not much of a contest.
It seems to me to be another of the many male conspiracies to keep women in the dark. (Not that we don't have our own that quietly keep them equally blind... but that's another topic for another day) If we knew how much fun they were having with that Milwaukee brad nail gun, we would gladly let them borrow the dishwasher while we finished building the dog house.
Don't be afraid to ask how to use the power equipment. After all, you don't want to lose a finger or even break a nail if you don't have to. If your husband will not teach you how to use HIS tools (he's probably afraid you'll actually use them with more impressive results that him), you should seek the help of a professional. The stores that sell these items will be happy to teach you how to use it safely. ...and don't forget that YouTube is always there if you need a refresher course.
So, ladies, all of those items you've been wanting your man to finish around the house can be finished by you. However, if you play your cards right, when he sees you head for his miter saw (and he knows you know how to use it) he may just step in and "offer" to go ahead and do that for you. Either way, the power is in your hands now. ;-)
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