Home repair
Maslow's Hammer
Using a screwdriver instead of a hammer to tighten a loose cabinet hinge.
Similar Situations
Occam's Razor
Home repairs: A flickering light is more likely due to a loose bulb than faulty wiring.
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
Home Improvement Projects: Applying SMART goals to home improvement projects can lead to successful outcomes.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.