Home repair

Maslow's Hammer

Maslow's Hammer

Using a screwdriver instead of a hammer to tighten a loose cabinet hinge.

Similar Situations

Occam's Razor

Occam's Razor

Home repairs: A flickering light is more likely due to a loose bulb than faulty wiring.
Gambler's Fallacy

Gambler's Fallacy

Home maintenance: Understanding the gambler's fallacy can help you make more informed decisions about the likelihood of repairs or replacements, without relying on the age or history of appliances.
SMART Goals

SMART Goals

Home Improvement Projects: Applying SMART goals to home improvement projects can lead to successful outcomes.
Loss Aversion

Loss Aversion

Home buying: Recognizing loss aversion can help you avoid overvaluing a current property, leading to more objective assessments when considering a new home purchase.
Optimism Bias

Optimism Bias

Home maintenance: Knowing optimism bias can help you be proactive in maintaining your home, addressing potential issues before they become more significant problems.
Pessimism Bias

Pessimism Bias

Home maintenance: Knowing pessimism bias can help you be proactive in maintaining your home while maintaining a positive outlook on its overall condition and value.
Bandwagon Effect

Bandwagon Effect

Home decorating: Knowing the bandwagon effect can help you create a home that reflects your personal style and preferences, rather than adopting popular design trends.
Correlation-Causation Fallacy

Correlation-Causation Fallacy

Home Improvement: Recognizing the correlation-causation fallacy can help you make more informed decisions about home improvement projects, considering multiple factors that may contribute to observed correlations.
Clustering Bias/Illusion

Clustering Bias/Illusion

Home Improvement: Recognizing clustering bias can help you make more informed decisions about home improvement projects, without assuming that a series of successes or failures reflects a pattern.
Depth-First Search

Depth-First Search

Home organization: Applying DFS to declutter and organize one room or area of your home before moving on to the next can lead to a more thorough and efficient process.