GuideDean Shaw6 min
Read a tape measure in one glance, sixteenths and all
Stop counting little lines from the inch mark. Read off the landmarks, call it like the crew does, and quit wasting lumber.
Trades & Careers
Electrician, lineman, welder, plumber. How to get in, get certified and get paid what the work is worth.
The BRO Code. What to do, what not to do, and a few laughs on the way.
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Trades quizzes
Quiz yourself, then your friends
- Which Trade Were You Born For?Electrician, welder, plumber or lineman? Eight questions to find the trade that fits the way you work.Take the quiz
- Are You Ready for an Apprenticeship?Reliability, math, safety and grit. Eight honest questions about whether you are ready to start a trade.Take the check
- Jobsite Slang: Do You Talk Like a Tradesman?Sparky, stinger, pipe dope and mud. Eight questions on the lingo you hear on every job.Take the quiz
- Jobsite Safety and Trade BasicsLadders, lockout, GFCIs and apprenticeships. Eight questions every tradesman should be able to answer.Take the quiz
- Friend quiz · ClassicHow well do your friends know you?Answer about yourself, send the link, and see who really knows you. Nicknames only.Make yours
Quiz
Does your wardrobe actually fit you?
Five questions, honestly answered, and a plan for the next fortnight.
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Is your money actually in order?
Six questions. No email required, no sales pitch at the end.
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