Basic Tools and Repairs

Learn a few tools that solve many small household problems.

Polydeck
🛢️

WD-40

Voorkant

lubricates moving parts and loosens rusted bolts

Achterkant
🎨

putty knife

Voorkant

scrapes surfaces or applies filler to holes and cracks

Achterkant
🚰

teflon tape

Voorkant

seals threaded pipe joints to prevent water leaks

Achterkant
🔦

flashlight

Voorkant

illuminates dark areas like under sinks or in attics

Achterkant

wire stripper

Voorkant

removes insulation from electrical wires without cutting them

Achterkant
⚖️

spirit level

Voorkant

determines if a surface is perfectly horizontal or vertical

Achterkant
🔧

hex key

Voorkant

turns bolts and screws with a hexagonal socket

Achterkant
🩹

duct tape

Voorkant

provides a heavy-duty, flexible adhesive for temporary repairs

Achterkant
🥽

safety glasses

Voorkant

protects eyes from flying debris and dust during work

Achterkant
🏠

stud finder

Voorkant

locates wooden framing behind drywall for secure mounting

Achterkant
🪛

Phillips head screwdriver

Voorkant

used for screws with a cross-shaped slot

Achterkant
🔨

claw hammer

Voorkant

drives nails into or pulls nails out of wood

Achterkant
📏

tape measure

Voorkant

determines the exact length or distance between points

Achterkant
✂️

needle-nose pliers

Voorkant

grips small objects or reaches into narrow spaces

Achterkant
🔪

utility knife

Voorkant

cuts through boxes, tape, or thin materials

Achterkant

plunger

Voorkant

clears many simple sink or toilet clogs

Achterkant

adjustable wrench

Voorkant

grips nuts and bolts of different sizes

Achterkant

flathead screwdriver

Voorkant

used for screws with one straight slot

Achterkant