Home remodeling

Home remodeling

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement projects.

Industry: Construction

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Standard slotted tip screwdriver

Construction; Home remodeling

Used for driving and removing standard, slotted screws. The slots generally range in size from 1/6" to 1/4" and can have a square or round shank.

Combines an offset handle with a male drive piece that has a spring-loaded bearing to lock on various size sockets. They can be used at almost any angle since handles may be attached to the head by a ...

Socket wrench

Construction; Home remodeling

Available in a variety of handle shapes and lengths and used with sockets to make turning nuts and bolts easier than with a conventional wrench.

Strap

Construction; Home remodeling

Used to attach the gutter downspout to the side of the house

Storm window

Construction; Home remodeling

Sometimes called combination windows because they combine the functions of storm and screen windows. Typically made of aluminum. Easy to instal and usually attached directly to the exterior casing ...

Stove bolt

Construction; Home remodeling

Used to hold light metals or wood. The heads can be flat, oval or round, are slotted for a screwdriver. Usually supplied with a nut and is intended for use with a nut.

Robertson screwdriver

Construction; Home remodeling

Has a square tipped head to help grip the screw on all four sides to provide more torque. It rangea in sizes from 0 to 3 and jumbo and is popular with decking projects.