Having a DIY mindset can be very rewarding. In addition to saving the few dollars that you would have given to a professional, you will develop technically in areas outside your professional career. Some of the problems you often experience at home when using some of your bathroom and kitchen accessories are easy to fix with the right tools. There are some basic tools to have in your unexpected home repair toolkits and some of them are:
one. Pipe wrench: This is an adjustable tool used to tighten or loosen the threaded end of pipes and fittings with a round surface. This is also called a plumber’s wrench and it comes in various sizes and can be used for various purposes. Serrated teeth help the wrench grip the surface while turning, but when not used correctly, they can damage the finish of an accessory. A wrench can be used in place of this tool.
two. Plunger: This is an essential tool to have around the house as it is used to clear clogged drains, bathtubs, toilets, showers, and floor drains. When using it in a blocked sink, press it hard against the drain opening (for 5 seconds) and pull hard, continuously until the drain clears.
3. Measuring tape: This tool is commonly called a tape measure and is used by technicians to obtain a quick and accurate measurement of the length of an object. It comes in different designs like fabric, steel, fiberglass, etc. and sizes that can be in meters or feet.
Four. saw: This is a versatile tool that has two parts which are the frame and the blade and both must be tightened together to get a complete hacksaw. It has an adjustable frame that can be loosened to accommodate different size blades. They are used to make precision cuts through metals, plastics, screws and bolts.
5. Hand gloves: You should consider wearing this before starting any work because it provides a protective cover for your hands against injury. It has different openings for each finger and thumb and comes in different colors, sizes, and designs.
6. Hand drill: Most of the time, the plumbers snake is a thin, flexible cable used to remove clogs from showers, sinks, toilets, bathtubs, and drains. For home use, a 15 to 20 foot bit is good; It’s your best friend when the plunger fails.
7. Tongue and grove pliers: Commonly known by its original name, Channel Lock is a tool used to hold, twist, loosen, and tighten bolts and nuts, screws, and other materials. It has serrated jaws with a rubber coated handle for safe handling.
8. WD 40: This is the brand name for a spray that displaces water and penetrates the oil that comes in a can with a smart straw sprayer. This lubricant is a multipurpose product that works well in displacing water from a surface, leaving a viscous oil that ensures smoothness. It can also be used to loosen hardened or rusted threaded ends, such as bolts and nuts, and helps prevent corrosion of metals. Palm oil has traditionally been used to work on oxidized threaded ends due to its cost effectiveness and availability, but when you need a quick, clean and easy solution to oxidation, always have the WD 40 on hand.
Other tools that may come in handy during times of unexpected home repairs include black tape / insulation (for electrical fasteners), screwdriver (both star and flat head), pliers, thread tape (plumbing fasteners), hammer, grease , testers.
The importance of having some of these tools around the house cannot be overemphasized as they can come in handy when you need them for home repair jobs.
