Can You Harness Your DIY Potential With This Around The House Quiz?

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Question 1

How should you dispose of old paint?

  • A
    You can't get rid of it
  • B
    Seal the lid and throw it in the trash
  • C
    Pour it down the drain
  • D
    Recycle it at an approved drop-off location

Question 2

What's the red cord on your garage door for?

  • A
    It's the emergency release
  • B
    It resets the gears
  • C
    It activates the self-cleaning function
  • D
    It doesn't do anything

Question 3

What is this pictured item?

  • A
    Appliance lining
  • B
    Weatherstripping
  • C
    A tool cleaner
  • D
    Soundproofing for windows

Question 4

Why is it dangerous for your pipes to freeze?

  • A
    They could burst and cause flooding
  • B
    It will cause corrosion of copper pipes
  • C
    It's not really dangerous, just inconvenient
  • D
    You could run out of water

Question 5

You can use a power auger to:

  • A
    Clean sanded items
  • B
    Sharpen your drill bits
  • C
    Drill holes
  • D
    Polish metal

Question 6

What is the best way to open a container of caulk?

  • A
    Cut the tip at a 45-degree angle
  • B
    Unscrew the cap
  • C
    With a can opener
  • D
    Pull the lid until it pops

Question 7

Humid conditions can cause wooden doors to:

  • A
    Swell
  • B
    Contract
  • C
    Disintegrate
  • D
    Rust

Question 8

What is this pictured object?

  • A
    A chisel
  • B
    A box cutter
  • C
    A paint scraper
  • D
    A shingle razor

Question 9

Your new addition will require a roof. What is the most common type of roofing in the United States?

  • A
    Asphalt Shingles
  • B
    Rubber
  • C
    Metal
  • D
    Ceramic

Question 10

What holds a ceiling fan onto the ceiling?

  • A
    Romex cable
  • B
    A mounting bracket
  • C
    Magnetic force
  • D
    The electrical wires

Question 11

What is a miter saw used for?

  • A
    Making angled cuts
  • B
    Making rounded cuts
  • C
    Making jagged cuts
  • D
    Making dadoes

Question 12

Paint primer is used to:

  • A
    Protect paint from UV rays
  • B
    Ensure paint adheres properly
  • C
    Touch up peeling or faded paint
  • D
    Decrease paint toxicity

Question 13

Faucet leaks are often the result of:

  • A
    Poor insulation
  • B
    Condensation
  • C
    Broken washers
  • D
    Flooding

Question 14

What does G.P.M. stand for in plumbing?

  • A
    Gallons per minute
  • B
    Growth period maximum
  • C
    Gross PEX measurement
  • D
    Gallon purchase monitor

Question 15

What is this old tool called?

  • A
    A wooden block.
  • B
    A wood sander.
  • C
    A wooden plane.
  • D
    A handsaw.

Question 16

What is PEX?

  • A
    Hot water tubing
  • B
    A specialty plumbing wrench
  • C
    Flexible plastic piping
  • D
    Stainless steel piping

Question 17

What's the purpose of a pilot hole?

  • A
    They help prevent measuring errors
  • B
    They allow beginners to practice drilling cleanly
  • C
    They aren't actually necessary with modern tools
  • D
    They prevent wood from cracking under the pressure of a screw

Question 18

When should you use pressure-treated wood?

  • A
    When you plan to paint it.
  • B
    When wood will be exposed to water
  • C
    When you like the color green
  • D
    When you want superior strength

Question 19

What does it mean to sweat a pipe?

  • A
    To allow condensation on cold water pipes
  • B
    To fit copper pipes together with solder
  • C
    To flush the pipe with drain cleaner
  • D
    To improperly install it

Question 20

What is a hacksaw designed to cut?

  • A
    Metal
  • B
    Bone
  • C
    Leather
  • D
    Wood

Question 21

Which of these hammers is the most versatile?

  • A
    A tack hammer
  • B
    A ball peen hammer
  • C
    A claw hammer
  • D
    A sledgehammer

Question 22

What is a feather board used for?

  • A
    Cleaning a table saw
  • B
    Applying joint compound
  • C
    Blending paint
  • D
    Stabilizing wood when using a table saw

Question 23

What is caulk used for?

  • A
    Improve tensile strength
  • B
    Protect from moisture
  • C
    Reinforce paint
  • D
    Clean mold

Question 24

When should you use shoe molding?

  • A
    When you want to skip crown molding
  • B
    When baseboard doesn't fit snugly against floorboards
  • C
    When you plan to paint it
  • D
    When you want to block drafts around a window

Question 25

What is the best kind of sealer to use between your tub and the wall?

  • A
    Sanded grout
  • B
    Any caulk will do
  • C
    Silicone or marine
  • D
    Self-leveling lap sealant

Question 26

What's the best paint brush for painting trim?

  • A
    A wall roller
  • B
    It doesn't matter
  • C
    A chip brush
  • D
    An angled sash brush

Question 27

Which way do you turn a screw with right-handed thread to tighten it?

  • A
    To the left
  • B
    To the right
  • C
    Inside out
  • D
    Upside down

Question 28

What tool is best used to make curved cuts?

  • A
    A miter saw
  • B
    A circular saw
  • C
    A handsaw
  • D
    A jigsaw

Question 29

A tool that is powered by pressurized air is known as:

  • A
    An aerodynamic tool
  • B
    A vaporous apparatus
  • C
    A pneumatic tool
  • D
    An ethereal device

Question 30

What is the best way to clean a clogged shower head?

  • A
    Replace it
  • B
    Spray it with bleach
  • C
    Soak it in vinegar
  • D
    Scrub it with a scouring pad

Question 31

This is the type of decorative trim that would line the area where the ceiling touches the wall.

  • A
    Flushing
  • B
    Baseboard
  • C
    Topboard
  • D
    Crown Molding

Question 32

What's the best way to attach a drawer front?

  • A
    Dovetail joints
  • B
    Finish nails
  • C
    Biscuit joints
  • D
    Glue and screw

Question 33

What is this pictured object?

  • A
    A tapered bit
  • B
    A level
  • C
    A plumb bob
  • D
    A chalk line

Question 34

The Phillips-Head screwdriver is one of the most common tools around. What other name is there for it?

  • A
    Cross-head
  • B
    Torque-head
  • C
    Square-head
  • D
    Flat-head

Question 35

Why should you drain your water heater tank?

  • A
    To test the thermostat
  • B
    None of the above
  • C
    To fill your aquarium
  • D
    To remove sediment

Question 36

For what should you use a wooden mallet?

  • A
    Hammering nails
  • B
    Anything you'd use a hammer for
  • C
    Tapping a chisel for leverage
  • D
    Practicing hammer swings

Question 37

What is a closet flange?

  • A
    The place where the sewer line exits the home
  • B
    An old-fashioned pipe connector
  • C
    An anchoring ring for a toilet
  • D
    A pipe chase hidden in a closet

Question 38

What should you do if you're out of wood putty?

  • A
    Allow matching paint to dry out to a thick consistency
  • B
    Use joint compound instead
  • C
    Make a mixture of wood glue and sawdust from the same species
  • D
    Fill the holes with sand

Question 39

Digital tape measures allow for more accurate measurements than their traditional counterparts. To determine the measurements, they use:

  • A
    Sonar
  • B
    Lasers
  • C
    Radar
  • D
    Heat waves

Question 40

How do you use a chisel?

  • A
    With only one corner against the wood
  • B
    The same way you use a screwdriver
  • C
    Pull it toward you
  • D
    Push it away from you

Question 41

"Measure ____, cut once."

  • A
    Up
  • B
    Carefully
  • C
    Once
  • D
    Twice

Question 42

This style of laminate is commonly used in kitchen countertops. What is the name of this material made from a combination of paper, fabric, and resin?

  • A
    Marble
  • B
    Butcherblock
  • C
    Concrete
  • D
    Formica

Question 43

Measuring wheels are most likely to produce inaccurate measurements on:

  • A
    Circular areas
  • B
    Wet surfaces
  • C
    Hot surfaces
  • D
    Uneven terrain

Question 44

A leaky faucet can be annoying. How should you approach fixing it?

  • A
    Address the washer and the faucet seat to make sure that it is tightly sealed.
  • B
    Look for signs of rust up and around the handles and tap.
  • C
    Change out the faucet completely, a leaky faucet is busted.
  • D
    Clean out the actual aerator.

Question 45

What are these pictured tools?

  • A
    Awls
  • B
    Monkey wrenches
  • C
    Jackhammers
  • D
    Allen Keys

Question 46

Ensuring that concrete has the proper time, moisture, and temperature is known as _____ the concrete.

  • A
    Refining
  • B
    Enhancing
  • C
    Curing
  • D
    Setting

Question 47

The two most common materials used to make heavy-duty hammers are:

  • A
    Copper and lead
  • B
    Obsidian and plastic
  • C
    Bronze and tin
  • D
    Fiberglass and steel

Question 48

What does G.F.C.I. stand for?

  • A
    Gigawatt Follower Circuit Interrupt
  • B
    Ground Fault Containment Insulator
  • C
    Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter
  • D
    Ground Float Circuit Insulation

Question 49

What is the name of the building material that is made of concrete but painted to emulate stone?

  • A
    Marble
  • B
    Faux Stone
  • C
    Laminate
  • D
    Varnish

Question 50

Uh oh. You come home to find that your toilet isn't flushing at all. What do you do first?

  • A
    Grab a plunger and see if something is lodged in the bend.
  • B
    Open up the tank and see if the flapper/valve is dislodged.
  • C
    Aggressively jiggle the handle.
  • D
    Cut the water and start plunging.

Question 51

What does the tip of a Phillips head screwdriver look like?

  • A
    A straight line
  • B
    A hexagon
  • C
    A "+" sign
  • D
    A square

Question 52

It's winter. You hear your gas furnace cycle on but the vents are only blowing cold air. What is the most common cause for this?

  • A
    The furnace is getting old and doesn't have enough power.
  • B
    The pilot light has gone out or your air filter needs to be replaced.
  • C
    Your thermostat is malfunctioning.
  • D
    The furnace is not big enough for your house.

Question 53

What sort of saw are you looking at here?

  • A
    Panel Saw
  • B
    Rotary Saw
  • C
    Table Saw
  • D
    Miter Saw

Question 54

Planing a door involves:

  • A
    Straightening it
  • B
    Aligning it with the wall
  • C
    Removing a thin layer of wood
  • D
    Transporting it by airplane

Question 55

What is a nail set used for?

  • A
    Filing a sharper point on a nail
  • B
    Sinking a nail below the surface of the wood
  • C
    Marking divots before nailing
  • D
    Practicing hammer swings

Question 56

In your new addition, you may need to install some drywall. What is the method used to seal the joints on drywall?

  • A
    Sanding and Taping
  • B
    Scoring and Mudding
  • C
    Taping and Mudding
  • D
    Gluing and Stapling

Question 57

What is a Forstner bit good for?

  • A
    Making large, clean holes in wood.
  • B
    Sharpening regular drill bits
  • C
    Polishing other tools
  • D
    Making holes in metal

Question 58

The thickness of a paint roller pile is also known as its:

  • A
    Nap
  • B
    Pile width
  • C
    Paint depth
  • D
    Roller size

Question 59

How do you know it's time to clean your dryer vent?

  • A
    All of the above
  • B
    Clothing takes longer to dry
  • C
    There's a burning smell when you run the dryer
  • D
    The dryer is hot to the touch

Question 60

When do you need to season wood?

  • A
    When it's purchased in the winter
  • B
    When you have enough time
  • C
    When it's old
  • D
    When it's green

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