How to do it Yourself

Home improvement and DIY repairs

Hiring a contractor today is pretty expensive and normally you have to take the day of work anyway as many contractors will not enter the premises unless someone is home. Would you want them to? 

So why not 'Do it Yourself' Not only will you feel extreme satisfaction at seeing a job well done you will also save a lot of money on the cost of hiring a professional.

Of course not all jobs are suited to the home handyman/woman and should be carried out by an expert BUT there are a lot of jobs you can do yourself.

Notice I said handy/woman. Yes the ladies are doing the handywork themselves now a days, due to getting married at a later age, single mothers and   husbands who are not keen on DIY or just not any good at it, means the ladies have to take up the  'Tools'

How to do it yourself and create a professional finish means you need the 'Right tools for the Job'

Your first visit to a Hardware Store can be very daunting for the beginner so we have included here the 10 Basic Hand Tools for DIY repairs.

Bradawl - Used for marking the position and making a small pilot hole for nails, screws and hooks.

Claw Hammer - Used for knocking in nails and removing them.

Screwdrivers -  The two main types are 'Cabinet' (Flat tip) and 'Cross Point'  used for screws with a cross-shaped slot.  Power Screwdrivers make the job faster, saves energy and screws tighter, can be used in reverse to remove screws.

Cutting Knife - Get one that has an easy to grip handle and strong replaceable blades that come in a variety of shapes.

Tape Measure - A medium-width 3m (10ft) long tape measure will fit nicely in your hand.

Spanners - For tightening and undoing nuts/bolts. Adjustable spanners can be altered to fit any size bolt but are a bit fiddly. A set of spanners isn't too expensive.

Saws - Buy an all-purpose saw for cutting wood, metal and plastics. Also invest in a small hacksaw with a thin replaceable blade which is useful for cutting metal and plastic pipes.

Spirit Level -  You will need one of these to see if surfaces and edges are truly horizontal and vertical. Vital for putting up shelves.

Try Square - Useful for marking lengths of wood, cutting and checking right angles.

Pliers - Used for a variety of purposes such as turning, squeezing, pinching or pulling out a variety of things that are in awkward places. Blunt nose pliers are good for general use but the long nose variety are useful for fiddly things.

10 Tool Tips 

1. Treat yourself to a tool box or bag with compartments or pockets to store your tools.

2. Make sure your toolkit is easily accessible.

3. Always put tools back in their box or bag when you have finished using them.

4. Keep any instructions for using the tools.

5. Buy a power drill that comes with a handy bag with storage for its kit.

6. Keep all sharp blades covered when not in use.

7. Carefully throw away all old disposable blades.

8. Always keep a pair of rubber gloves, goggles, mask and some plasters in your toolkit.

9. Keep a set of screwdrivers and spanners together in their original packaging or in a pocketed roll.

10. For a safe and comfortable grip always choose power tools that fit your hand size and are not too heavy.

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