HELP AROUND THE HOUSE

***FOUR WAYS TO MAKE MEN HELP AROUND THE HOUSE***

According to the book "Will Marry For Food, Sex, And Laundry", men's brains just aren't wired for some chores. But that doesn't mean they shouldn't be expected to lend a hand.

Here are four ways to make a guy REALLY help out around the house . . .

#1.) HAVE HIM DO "MAN CHORES." This includes anything that's DANGEROUS, like climbing a ladder to clean the gutters. It also includes anything requiring TOOLS, like pruning the bushes.

Men also like to do things that show obvious results. Putting up shelves is a good example. Plus, he gets to use a power drill.


#2.) TRICK HIM INTO DOING HOUSEWORK. Ask him to clean the bathroom so you don't have to be around the, "dangerous chemicals." Or let him pick out a new vacuum cleaner . . . one with three speeds and detachable parts should spark his interest.

If you can turn regular housework into "man chores," he'll be more likely to do them.

#3.) DO CHORES TOGETHER. If you do chores WITH him, you can watch over his shoulder and make sure you WON'T have to do them again. Yard work is good to do together, and men are better at working outdoors.

#4.) GO ON STRIKE. It's best used as a last resort, but if he doesn't appreciate what you do around the house, then show him what it's like if you DON'T do the cleaning. Just make sure you can stomach stacks of dishes and piles of laundry for a while. (YourTango.com)