What does DIY stand for?
AnswerDo it yourself
DIY means doing projects yourself instead of hiring out.
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7 fact-checked facts about do-it-yourself projects, tools and home repair, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
'Righty-tighty, lefty-loosey' says to tighten a standard screw in which direction?
AnswerClockwise
Standard threads tighten clockwise.
Going deeper
What does a stud finder locate?
AnswerFraming behind walls
Stud finders detect studs so you can anchor into them.
What does a level check?
AnswerWhether a surface is horizontal or vertical
A bubble level shows when a surface is true.
Which material is commonly used to seal gaps around bathtubs and sinks?
AnswerCaulk
Caulk seals joints against water.
Expert level
A standard U.S. '2x4' board actually measures about how much?
Answer1.5 x 3.5 inches
Lumber is named by its rough size before drying and planing.
Drywall is made mainly of which mineral?
AnswerGypsum
Drywall is a gypsum core between paper layers.
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