How independent are you? Grade yourself on this test:
1) If you have personally changed the oil or a flat tire in your own car in the last 12 months, give yourself 1 point.
2) If you have personally cleaned your own gutters OR replaced your own washer or dryer OR painted most of the exterior of your house OR erected 25 feet of fencing in the last 12 months, give yourself 1 point.
3) If you personally canned at least 3 quarts of fruits and/or vegetables in the last 12 months, give yourself 1 point.
4) If you personally arranged for the slaughter and acquisition of at least 1/4 of beef, hog or venison OR you raised chickens for eggs or slaughter, give yourself 1 point.
5) If you personally performed a repair on your own vehicle, give yourself 2 points if it was at least equivalent to a water pump or brake pad replacement, 3 points if equivalent to a more serious repair.
6) If you personally replaced a hot water heater, electrical panel, entire window, full roofing job or foundation repair, give yourself 2 points.
7) If you have grown at least 1/4 acre of vegetables for 2 or more years, give yourself 2 points.
8) If you have successfully a) cured your own hams; b) made your own sausage; c) brewed your own beer; d) made your own wine, give yourself 2 points.
There are many other possibilities, and you are invited to add your own.
