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The Small
Screwdriver: Don't Be Home Without It
Without
a doubt, one of the handiest and most indispensable tools
to have around the house is a small screwdriver,
preferably one with a range of interchangeable tips. There
are many jobs for which it simply has no equal.
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Many
light fixtures have small screws holding a globe or
other
covering onto the fixture, covering the light bulb.
In order to change the light bulb, you have to
loosen the screws so you can remove the cover and
replace the bulb. A small screwdriver is good for
this not only because the screws themselves are
small, but these can also be tight fitting places,
maybe with a small amount of space between the cover
and a wall or ceiling, so you won't be able to fit a
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If you build or
add devices to your computers, a small screwdriver will be
necessary, from removing the case over your motherboard,
to attaching new devices. This can also be true when
hooking up home entertainment systems like cable boxes,
video games, or speakers. A small screwdriver can be
useful also in repairing or cleaning out small home
appliances such as toasters. Eyeglasses and jewelry can
both be repaired with a small screwdriver as well. Tighten
up handles and pulls on cabinets, dresser drawers, closet
doors and more. If you do craft projects, small
screwdrivers can be handy for making
everything from model airplanes to beaded necklaces.
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As handy
as a small screwdriver is, you'll want to make sure
that you not only have one, but that you can find it
when you need it. There are several products out
there to help keep your small screwdriver handy. You
can buy a key chain model so that your small
screwdriver and other mini tools are always with
you, provided you know where your keys are. There
are also multipurpose tools that contain small
screwdrivers that you can keep in a kitchen drawer,
throw in your camping backpack, or keep in the top
of your toolbox so that they are always at the ready
for small jobs around the house.
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Many pocket
knives also have at least one screwdriver as part of their
complement of
tools. This also keeps it compact, so it's not a lot of
clutter to keep it close at hand. A small screwdriver or a
multipurpose tool that contains one can be a great gift
for kids heading off to college, people starting out in a
new place, and frequent hikers and campers.
About the author: James Brown writes about Hardware
Tools and Hardware
Tools
for House
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