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A father of two and grandfather of three, he says he learned his handiness from his dad, who worked as a carpenter for Washington Gas.

From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2022

Many Verge staffers are coffee fiends and swear by the handiness of these Ember mugs, but it’s best to pick one up when they go on sale from time to time.

From The Verge • Jun. 2, 2022

I’m excited that we’re reawakening to our own handiness.

From The Guardian • May 6, 2018

Not an episode passes without occasion to remark on the handiness of home ec.

From The New Yorker • Apr. 16, 2015

The R.F.C. adopted the Lewis, which from the points of view of lightness and handiness was well suited for aircraft, and the German airmen countered with a modified Hotchkiss and other types.

From Cavalry of the Clouds by Bott, Alan