2019 Fall Home & Garden

Page 18 2019 Fall Home & Garden Video Magazine Lincoln Daily News Sept. 26, 2019 difference is that a nut driver is used for fastening nuts and bolts. Additionally, this video recommends having a small assortment of nails, screws, and ‘end pieces and connectors’ for electrical wiring. This video also suggests having a small bottle of 3-in-1 oil for your toolbox. “There’s nothing worse than hearing a door hinge creak and moan,” according to the video. Other sources online recommend WD-40, which can be used for a variety of purposes other than just fixing squeaky hinges. Be sure to have a roll of electrical tape or other adhesive tape in your toolbox. Electrical tape is useful for any electrical work, and it comes in small rolls, making it easy to store. If you are working on anything electrical, you should also have an electric meter for reading voltage. There should also be a pair of wire cutters for trimming or crimping wire. Some of these can also “cut small screws and bolts, which is very helpful.” This video also recommends Gorilla-tape, and most other sources suggest duct tape as a catch-all for any kind of adhesion (even air ducts, if you can believe it). In fact, most sources suggest that if you have WD-40 and duct tape in your toolbox, you’re already headed in the right direction. “It could be the world’s most perfect kit, but there will always be things I want to add or change about it,” according to this video. That’s true for anyone looking to put together a basic tool box. You can always add later, but there are plenty of ideas for where to start when gathering basic tools.