Home Repairs and Improvements

What tool is commonly used to tighten screws?

• Hammer

• Pliers

• Screwdriver

• Wrench

How can you unclog a sink drain?

• Stick a metal rod into the drain

• Use a hairdryer to blow air into the drain

• Pour boiling water down the drain

• Use a plunger

How can you fix a leaky faucet?

• Replace the rubber washer or O-ring in the faucet handle.

• Replace the light bulb in the faucet

• Call a plumber to perform a full bathroom renovation

• Apply duct tape over the leak

How can you patch a small hole in drywall?

• Patch the hole by cutting a piece of drywall slightly larger than the hole, placing it over the hole, applying joint compound, smoothing, drying, sanding, and painting.

• Ignore the hole and hope it goes away on its own.

• Cover the hole with duct tape and paint over it.

• Fill the hole with toothpaste and paint over it.

How can you replace a light fixture?

• Replace the light bulb

• Turn off power, remove old fixture, disconnect wires, install new fixture, connect wires, secure new fixture, turn power back on

• Call a plumber

• Paint the walls instead

What should you do before starting a home improvement project?

• Skip gathering materials

• Plan, budget, gather materials, check skills or hire professionals

• Ignore budgeting

• Start without a plan