Which tool is used to drive nails?
AnswerHammer
Hammers drive nails into wood.
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The basics
A Phillips screwdriver has what tip shape?
AnswerA cross
Phillips tips fit cross-shaped screw heads.
Going deeper
What does a stud finder locate?
AnswerFraming behind walls
Stud finders detect studs so you can anchor into them.
On sandpaper, a higher grit number means what?
AnswerFiner grit
Higher grit numbers are smoother and finer.
Which material is commonly used to seal gaps around bathtubs and sinks?
AnswerCaulk
Caulk seals joints against water.
Expert level
Standard wall studs in U.S. homes are typically spaced how far apart on center?
Answer16 inches
16 inches on center is the most common spacing.
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.
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