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By: Ikedi Ani-okoye

DIY home improvement essentials

What critical tools should you have in your toolbox? Here are some recommendations on how to put together a simple tool box. as well as some advice Just in case of an emergency.

DIY home improvement basics:

Set of screwdrivers, Stanley knife, Claw hammer, Insulated pliers, Electrical test screw driver, Junior hacksaw, 5m tape measure,Spirit level, Small adjustable spanner

If you want to splash out and spend a little extra, then the following items will come in handy:

Set of five paint brushes: 1in. 1.5in, 2in, 2.5in, 3in' Roller and tray with three removable roller heads, Stud detector, Large adjustable spanner

DIY Home improvement Emergency

You never know when you might be required to undertake emergency E)~Y. The key to a fast and efficient solution is to purchase a small number of essential items. and to stone these in logical locations around the home. We recommend the following preparations:

1. Always keep small tools and spares, such as a bleed key for radiators, electrical test screwdriver. fuse wire ahd pliers. in a small kitchen drawer. This will save time finding your too: for small jobs and prevent panic when a fuse blows. eon't forget to return them to the drawer after use though ~

2. Buy a small (9~x12") sectioned storage box and purchase a selection oi fuses (3 amp, 5 amp, 13 amp), dour and single hooks, curtain Brooks and a roll oi insulation tape. These are some of the most common items used in every house. Place these items in a kitchen drawer, as above.

3. Keep a torch by the fuse board with a packet of spare batteries. 1f the lights go out you will always have to go to the fuse board, so you'll know where to find the torch.