2019 Fall Home & Garden

2019 Fall Home & Garden Video Magazine Lincoln Daily News Sept. 26, 2019 Page 15 head screwdrivers. Screwdrivers come in a wide variety of sizes, so you want to plan ahead accordingly and have an assortment of sizes to choose from in your toolbox. Exchangeable head screwdrivers may have a space built in for holding other bits that can be swapped out as needed. For measuring, you want to have tape measures in different lengths such as shown in twelve and twenty-five foot. You also want to have a level for measuring angles and to help with hanging things on walls. Another useful tool is a pair of needle nose pliers. Pliers like these are useful for working with wiring, whether you need to bend or twist or cut, or to grab and twist small nails. You should also have an adjustable wrench of some kind, and there are a couple of different options. “The idea is to have one tool to handle multiple jobs, or multiple sized nuts or bolts.” For power tools, this video recommends a cordless power screwdriver or drill. Most of these tools are reversible, meaning they can be used to drill in or remove screws. You should also have a spare battery and a charger, and try to have the spare charging whenever possible. Most drills also have the capacity to store extra drill bits, which can be very handy. While a basic toolkit may not have much, you can always add utility knives, files, razor blades, or scrapers to your collection over time. Altogether, a tool kit like the one presented here (with the exception of the power drills) could be put it together for around $50. The perfect starter household DIY tool set In this video published by Charlie White, a DIY enthusiast from the United Kingdom, the description of what goes in a basic tool kit is pretty similar. There’s a typical toolbox with a variety of storage options built in to it. There’s also a claw hammer, a ratchet screwdriver, a tape measure, a spirit level & square, a hex key set, an adjustable wrench (or spanner), a multi-tool, two pairs of scissors, and a small hacksaw. Some of the tools in this video are newer additions to a basic tool kit. For example, the ratchet screwdriver is a type of screwdriver that works like a socket wrench. “It makes screwing and unscrewing so much easier, and all the bits are contained around the base of the screwdriver, and there’s a compartment in the back for a few more,” says White. This video points out that putting together a basic toolkit means looking out for bargains. For example, you can usually find a set Continued n