SideQuest 26: We Placed a Bet on Our Worst Construction Habits 🛑
Welcome back to another SideQuest episode of How To Handyma'am!
This week, we took a break from answering DIY questions and instead turned the spotlight on ourselves.
We played a game of "Who's Most Likely To..." construction edition, revealing some of our funniest habits, worst jobsite tendencies, and the little quirks that make working together an adventure. From disappearing tape measures and drywall dust disasters to forgetting lunch and getting distracted by clients' dogs, nothing—and no one—was safe.
If you've ever wondered what it's really looks like behind the scenes of a contracting business, this episode is for you.
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Here is a breakdown of what we discussed this week:
The Chaos Started Immediately...
Before we even got to the game, the conversation somehow wandered through:
Chicken bras.
Emily's stress test (and the very creative solution to keeping everything in place during it).
Treadmill wipeouts.
Feather-legged chickens.
Underwater treadmills for overweight pets.
In other words...a completely normal SideQuest.
Who's Most Likely to Lose Their Tools?
Turns out, none of us have perfect jobsite habits.
Some of our biggest confessions included:
Losing pencils almost immediately after putting them away.
Leaving tape measures at clients' homes.
Buying replacement tape measures...only to discover the original was sitting in a purse the whole time.
Dropping tools off ladders.
Accidentally cutting extension cords.
If you've ever spent twenty minutes looking for the tool that was in your hand five minutes ago, you'll probably relate.
We Might Have a Tool-Buying Problem
One question asked who was most likely to buy an expensive specialty tool that would only get used once.
That sparked an even bigger conversation about our growing collection of tools—including the surprising number of nail guns we've accumulated over the years.
The verdict?
Sometimes buying another tool feels easier than figuring out where the last one disappeared to.
Jobsite Confessions
The game also uncovered a few habits we'd probably like to improve:
Leaving messy workspaces after a long Friday.
Forgetting to eat lunch or drink water while working.
Measuring twice...and somehow still cutting the board too short.
Setting off smoke detectors while cutting MDF.
Ending up completely covered in drywall dust within minutes of starting a project.
Let's just say none of us are claiming to be perfect.
Hardware Stores, Cute Dogs & Other Distractions
Not every question was about construction mistakes.
We also admitted:
Who's most likely to call out someone for mansplaining at the hardware store.
Who gets completely distracted by a client's adorable dog.
Who has the messiest work truck.
Who somehow manages to get lost on the way to a client's house—even with GPS.
Working in the trades definitely comes with its share of memorable moments.
Behind Every Contractor Is... Organized Chaos
One of the funniest parts of this episode was realizing that everyone approaches projects a little differently.
Some of us are meticulous planners.
Some of us work until we suddenly realize we haven't eaten or had water all day.
Some of us leave a trail of drywall dust wherever we go.
But somehow, when we put our different personalities together, the work always gets done.
Our Biggest Takeaway
No contractor is perfect.
Every person in the trades has funny habits, embarrassing mistakes, and stories that become job site legends. While social media often shows only the polished finished product, the reality is that construction is full of learning experiences—and plenty of laughter along the way.
We hope this episode gave you a little peek behind the scenes of How To Handyma'am and reminded you that even experienced contractors still misplace tools, get distracted, and have to laugh at themselves every once in a while.
If you enjoyed this style of episode, let us know! We'd love to make "Who's Most Likely To..." a recurring SideQuest, and who knows...you might even recognize one of your own construction habits in the next round.
