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How do you use self-tapping screws for aluminum?
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Self tapping screws fasten materials together tightly without the need for a pre-drilled hole. Learn how to use self-tapping screws for aluminum in this article.
What is a monkey wrench?
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As the original wrench, the monkey wrench works for your basic wrench needs. Learn about the monkey wrench from this article.
A Guide to Socket Sizes
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Socket wrenches come with long handles to which different size sockets can be attached for tightening different size fasteners. Learn more about the size order of socket wrenches from this article.
How to Build a Lighthouse
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Do you how to build a small lighthouse? Find out how to build a small lighthouse in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Screwdriver
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A screwdriver has two common tip designs -- standard and Phillips. Every toolbox should have at least one of each. Learn about screwdrivers here.
How to Hang Things on Walls
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To keep items hanging sturdily on walls, right where they belong, you need to choose the proper fastener and install it in the proper way. Learn how to hang various objects on walls.
Types of Hammers
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Hammers come in a different varieties and head sizes. Learn about the most common - claw hammers - and many others on this page.
What is a spanner wrench?
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A spanner wrench is a tool that provides a grip for tightening or loosening a fastener containing pins or tabs around its circumference. Learn more about spanner wrenches from this article.
Home-Repair Tool Basics
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Home-repair tools obviously are essential in doing any home-repair project. Find out about home-repair tools, from saws to drills.
Why Do Most Zippers Say "YKK" on the Pull-tab?
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Zippers are found on so many products. But have you ever noticed that "YKK" is on the pull-tab of most zippers? Find out where these mysterious initials come from.