{"id":492,"date":"2020-01-03T16:14:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-03T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestmensmag.com\/?p=492"},"modified":"2021-11-29T19:05:10","modified_gmt":"2021-11-29T19:05:10","slug":"5-essential-diy-skills-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/5-essential-diy-skills-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Essential DIY Skills You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Everything eventually breaks down. It\u2019s an unavoidable part of life. But you can make the best of the situation by rolling up your sleeves and getting things done on your own. Sure, there are professional plumbers, carpenters, and builders that can handle the tougher jobs, but it\u2019s best \u2013 if not for your soul, then for your wallet \u2013 to complete simpler tasks with your own two hands. Here\u2019s a quick rundown of the 10 most crucial DIY skills everybody should know how to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. How to use a drill<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important DIY skills is using a drill. If you\nmaster this, then you can easily master a number of different DIY tasks from\nbuilding your own furniture to mounting your own shelves. It\u2019s crucial that you\nknow the difference drills and drivers \u2013 a drill is used to create tiny holes\nby removing material from the workpiece, whereas a driver drives screws and\nother fasteners. We\u2019d recommend getting yourself a handy driver-drill combo\ntool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. How to shut off the water supply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Without knowing how to turn off the water supply, a huge amount of high-pressure water may end up spraying your face when attempting to fix, repair, or replace pipes. All you need to do is locate the internal and external stopcock keys \u2013 valves that control water from into your home from the main supply. After shutting the valve, you\u2019re free to tamper with the piping in and around your home without the risk of wasting water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. How to correctly use a hammer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If there\u2019s one tool you need to know how to use, it would\ndefinitely be a hammer. Hammering a nail or fastener down isn\u2019t just about whacking\nit as hard as possible. This will undoubtedly tire you out and leave your\nworkpiece battered and unusable. Instead, hold the handle as if you\u2019re shaking\nsomeone\u2019s hand. Hold the hammer closer to the head for accuracy; holding it by\nthe end of the handle will provide leverage for more powerful strikes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. How to wire a plug<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s understandable if you\u2019d like to leave electrical work\nto a professional electrician, but some jobs, such as rewiring a plug, can be\ndone on your own. As long as the device is unplugged, you shouldn\u2019t risk zapping\nyourself to the afterlife. The three wires are blue (neutral), brown (live),\nand yellow-green (earth). Connecting them to the correct terminal is simple:\nblue to the left, brown to the right, and striped to the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. How to break down a door<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This is a skill that you hopefully will never need to use\nbut doesn\u2019t hurt to know. If you\u2019re alone at home and manage to lock yourself\nin the bathroom, both the door and your shoulder muscles will thank you for knowing\nthis skill. Loosen the door frame by tapping the hinge pins loose. Grab the\nhandle and lift. If all else fails, it\u2019s time to go Bruce Lee on the door.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Everything eventually breaks down. It\u2019s an unavoidable part of life. But you can make the best of the situation by rolling up your sleeves and getting things done on your own. Sure, there are professional plumbers, carpenters, and builders that can handle the tougher jobs, but it\u2019s best \u2013 if not for your soul, then […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":577,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[17,13,15,16,14],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=492"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5130,"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/492\/revisions\/5130"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/577"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=492"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=492"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/beardymag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=492"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}