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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.

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The basics

Which tool is used to drive nails?

AnswerHammer

Hammers drive nails into wood.

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.

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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