DIY survival

Survival DIY represents the skill of using the right tools to repair the most common household emergencies. Such skill will give you self-confidence, as well as significant savings in hiring technical services.

Brycus, your DIY partner, will make your learning easier. Among the basic tools are:

Drill

To open holes on any surface it is essential to have a drill; for this, the tool must be accompanied by a set of bits. Some of the most common drills include accessories to be used as screwdrivers.

Electric drills are the most popular, although there are also battery-powered ones. It is an indispensable tool for placing curtain rods or wardrobe items.

Wrench

Many people know it as an adjustable wrench and it represents a multifunctional tool that should not be missing in any home. Its usefulness is constantly in evidence both at home and in the workshop; The main function of the wrench is to tighten or loosen nuts or cylindrical surfaces that require some additional pressure.

Hammer

It is a classic among the tools for DIY survival. There are different models on the market; however, the most recommended is the one that has a nail puller in case it is necessary to rectify any work.

Pliers

When a tool is required to strip or cut cables, the best ally is the pliers. With this implement you can tighten or unscrew small nuts, hold objects or bend wires. Ideal for electrical work.

Screwdrivers

It is another essential tool in the home; They come in different sizes and with different types of tips. The most common is to acquire the handle of the screwdriver and a small box that contains various interchangeable tips, depending on the need.

Electrician scissors

This tool is very useful when it is necessary to cut a cable and expose its filaments to achieve perfect couplings. You should opt for those scissors with an ergonomic handle and resistant to pulling.

Insulating adhesive tapes

Once the electrical work is completed, it is necessary to isolate the repaired parts, thus avoiding electrical shocks or dangerous exposures.

Brycus tips

The variety of tools for DIY survival can be very extensive; It depends on the problems you want to tackle or the work you want to do in the workshop. Another point to take into account is the practice or ability to use them.

For this reason, Brycus, your DIY partner, offers you some suggestions.

• Study the problem

When you have an emergency at home, you should analyze what the cause is and what the appropriate tools will be to solve it.

• Check similar cases

A good reference that we have available is the internet; by this means, you can find tutorials that will be of great help at the time of an emergency.

• That your tools and materials are of excellent quality

You will never get good results with poor equipment; therefore, you need to make sure that the tools you keep in your survival DIY drawer are the best.

• Keep order

You will avoid setbacks by having everything organized at your fingertips. A toolbox is essential so that your home survival kit is always available and with everything in its place.

• Observe security measures

This is essential in the prevention of accidents: use glasses, gloves or masks, if the work warrants it.