Didn't work for me...I have the contractor doing the work once a month or so....oh well...

Kay, my husband and I have been married for 30 years in January. He's a mechanical engineer by trade, so obviously when things need done, they eventually get done - and boy are they done correctly! But, me being the Type A personality that I am, even after leaving notes, and reminders, finally figured out a way to get around to his "eventually getting it done." We've agreed that I give him x amount of time to do it, then I hire someone. It actually took items off his plate that he really didn't want to mess with anyway.  We have a saying - "it's just easier that way!" Good luck and happy holidays!

Kay--Some people just aren't handy (nor do they want to be), so as one of my pre-listing perks, I offer to pay a handyman up to $100 to take care pesky little repairs. The seller will usually keep him around to do several more and the home inspection reports comes in much cleaner.  Your idea with a different twist...

I try to do it before my wife gets on by case.  If I forget she doesn't.

He probably did not see it coming.  I am the same way I put it off as long as possible.  Great job!

Please don't let my wife read this...

Courtney, I don't know if this technique will last for the remainder of the list.  He's been on the couch all day today....and golfing.  

Debbie, You and your husband worked out what was best for both of you. I will keep that in mind if he doesn't finish the list...

Hi Norma, That sounds like a great idea.  I list and sell mostly fairly new homes that don't need a lot of work so $100 would probably take care of most of what's on every seller's list.  I had an inspection today by the buyer's choice of inspectors and the inspector said it was the first home he had inspected that NOTHING to be repaired.  The seller had maintained his home....made it easy for the realtors.

Ahem - excuse me? - "All husbands seem to hate doing chores around the house"you wrote. NOT TRUE. I recognize I am in a partnership with my wife and contribute in all kinds of ways to the house. Secondly, perhaps the "honey do" list should be a "WE need to do" list.

John, Good to hear the husband's side of the story.  Do you rent yourself out to all the rest of us wives??   Good for you.

Gary, Another male voice.   No he has been very happy that I haven't been 'nagging' out these repairs this year.

Jeffrey, Hahaha.  What is your wife's email address??????  Funny.

Kay, I learned a long time ago that patience is the key to those repairs.  Simon is right though sometimes it is just getting them done together.  However if there is anything mechanical involved then I'm not involved.

Marchel, Guess I've learned patience of the years as well.  I will offer to help but all I do is give him moral support.

Hi Kay,

I'm happy if my honey gets 75% done, he can fix anything but takes his time doing so! LOL! :)

Hi Suzanne, You are mighty lucky to have a honey that does 75% of the work.  I'll have to tell my hubby.

Kay,

Clay is worth at least 40 an hour don't you think?

Trey

Trey....hahaha....Well he's worth a lot more to ME...he's priceless........and free....haha

Ah, the eternal "honey do" list.  I've whittled mine down to only 2 or 3 to-do's.  Oops. I think I hear the boss putting pen to paper as we... type.

Kathy and Jesse, Oh yes...that list.  I've been saving the things to do for a year so I just have one list and nothing is that hard.