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Home Maintenance

Skill Level

2

Year

Unknown

Version

22.12.2024

Approval authority

Florida Conference

Home Maintenance AY Honor.png
Home Maintenance
Regional
Skill Level
123
Approval authority
Florida Conference
Year of Introduction
Unknown


1

Identify the following tools and know their use:


1a

Hammer


Hammers come in many varieties designed for various tasks. We suggest learning about a few different types like sledge, claw, finishing, roofing, ball-pinion etc. Hammers can be used to pound nails, drive or pound things, break or shape things and in the case of claw hammers, remove nails.


1b

Screwdriver, regular


The most common screwdriver is the slotted. It has a straight end to fit in the slot of the screw.


1c

Screwdriver, Phillips


Perhaps the next most common is the Philips (the inventor's name) which looks like a + sign when viewed from the bottom. Also popular is the Robertson with square end. Philips and Robertson screwdrivers are less likely to slip than slotted, which is why nearly all screws you would use a drill on are these two styles.


1d

Pliers, regular



1e

Pliers, needle nose



1f

Wire cutters



1g

Vise grip



1h

Square



1i

Level


A level is a tool that contains one to three bubble gages. When the bubble is in the middle the level is level. Better levels have horizontal, vertical and diagonal gages. Levels are also useful for drawing straight lines (like a big ruler) and quickly squaring before cutting.


1j

Saw, hand



1k

Saw, hack



1l

Saw, circular



1m

Drill and bits

Plumb line



1m

Drill and bits

Plumb line



1o

Retractable steel tape



1p

Miter box




2

Demonstrate ability to drive at least six nails out of ten into wood, without bending the nail.


Make sure the nail is positioned straight to start. Then practice until you are proficient.


3

Using a drill of your choice, drill a hole in wallboard and install an anchor (molly) and screw.



4

Install two screws in wood. Show ability to use both regular and Phillips types of screw drivers.


The unstated point here is consider pre-drilling your hole for best results.


5

Demonstrate ability to rewire a simple plug--as installing a new plug on a lamp cord or repairing an existing one.



6

Using square and handsaw, demonstrate ability to saw a board at right angles.



7

Describe how to hang a picture, including the tools you would use. What would you do differently to hang a 35-pound picture than you would to hang a 2-pound picture?



8

Prepare a simple tool box. Use of actual tools is encouraged, but pictures may be used instead.


8a

What points should be considered in selecting a container for your tools?



8b

Why is it important to buy good quality tools even if it means fewer tools?



8c

Give at least one use for each tool you select for your tool box.



8d

How should you care for your tools?




9

What should you do if you discover a broken water pipe?


9a

If electricity is involved?



9b

If electricity is not involved?




10

Demonstrate how to replace a worn faucet washer.



11

What should you do if a drain becomes clogged?


11a

What is a plunger? How would you use it to open a clogged drain?



11b

What precautions should be taken when using chemical drain openers?





References

The Florida Conference gives this honor a Household Arts patch background, but for this Wiki it has been classified as a Regional honor.


Important Note about Patch

This honor is a regional honor approved by the Florida Conference. To obtain the honor patch, you must contact the Florida Conference at the Florida Pathfinder Store.