However, if your worries are minor, such as a problem at work or a leaky faucet at home, do your best to leave them at the door.

One member might pick up groceries for a neighbor; a second volunteer might then fix the first's leaky faucet.

He manages to soak himself while trying to fix a leaky faucet, leading to the entire house being flooded.

Another class of home repairs relates to restoring something to a useful condition, such as sharpening tools or utensils, replacing leaky faucet washers, cleaning out plumbing traps, rain gutters.