Living at home inevitably involves some repair work. Finding someone to do it not only costs money, but also makes an appointment to wait for workers to come, which is quite time-consuming. Doing it yourself can also enhance the warmth of a small home and give you a sense of accomplishment.
Today, I will share with you some household utility tools, which are easy to use and not expensive. With these tools, you can easily solve the little troubles in your life.
1 shovel
I highly recommend having a shovel at home, it's a great cleaning tool. Especially when cleaning newly renovated houses, we can use it to remove cement, paint, beautiful seams and other stains on hard surfaces such as stone and tiles. With a shovel, cement spots, glass glue, etc. on the glass can also be easily removed.
In use, a shovel with a long handle is more labor-saving, while a shovel with a short handle is more flexible. It should be reminded that the shovel is very sharp, so pay attention to safety when using it. Also, try not to use it on wooden floors and PVC floors. The slightest misuse can cause damage to the floor.
No. 2 screwdriver (electric, non-electric)
Turning screws is very common, and a screwdriver is a standing thing. The screws on some large appliances or utensils at home, especially long screws, take half a day to be manually screwed, and it takes time to remove them once. You might consider using an electric screwdriver.
For the assembly and maintenance of precision objects such as mobile phones, computers, clocks, etc., I personally recommend that it is safer to use manual operations.
No 3. Flashlight
A spare flashlight at home can be used in emergencies. In the face of sudden power failure or heavy rain, it is very important to have a flashlight with good waterproof stability when checking the water meter or repairing the car on the road. Don't be greedy for household flashlights! It may not work at the critical moment!
At present, the manufacturing materials of flashlights are generally made of aluminum alloy or plastic. When buying a flashlight, whether it is for home or outdoor use, aluminum alloy is recommended because of its good heat dissipation, which is conducive to protecting the circuit board and lamp beads. According to the size of the fuselage, it can generally be divided into portable and portable. Unless there are special needs, it is generally recommended to buy a portable waterproof one. In addition, pay attention to the light data of the flashlight, including lumens, irradiation distance, battery capacity, etc. The Olight Baton 3 Rechargeable EDC Flashlight I bought has been used for three years, and it is still ok. It is a necessary furniture for the flashlight.
No.4 Cable Ties (Plastic, Stainless Steel)
In daily life, cable ties are still very useful. It can be used for cable management, binding and fixing items at home. Now they are all self-locking nylon cable ties, which are more convenient to use. When disassembling, just cut it off with scissors or a knife. The price is very cheap.
However, this nylon cable tie has a disadvantage. Can not be heated for a long time, easy to aging. In fact, for outdoor or long-term exposure to outdoor sunlight, stainless steel cable ties can be considered, which are widely used in industry and are also very suitable for home use, such as outdoor barbecue grills, balcony flower stands, pipe fixing, outdoor cable ties, etc. The durability is much stronger than plastic cable ties, and it is also safer. If there is a disadvantage of stainless steel cable ties, it is that the installation will be more laborious than nylon cable ties, and the excess cable ties are not easy to pinch off, and it is not easy to disassemble later. At this time, you can consider using a professional cable tie tool, which can not only assist in tensioning, but also easily cut off excess steel bars. expensive.
No.5 Multitool
It's not a multi-tool professional tool, and it may not be very convenient to use. It is more like an emergency tool and is used temporarily, but if the various gadgets above are used in the right places, it will bring a lot of convenience to life. convenient. In addition to the most common Swiss Army Knives, there are two well-known brands of multi-tool pliers, Leatherman and SOG, both of which have their pros and cons. In SOG multi-tool pliers, the three main types of positioning grooves are PX, PL and PP. The whole is made of 5Cr15MoV high carbon steel, the surface is stone washed, and it is not easy to produce scratches. SOG's unique gear compound lever structure makes the opening and closing of the pliers light and smooth. Each tool on the handle also has an independent lock, which greatly increases the safety of use.
