Tools
I am used to drive nails into wood
a hammer
you notice water dripping underneath the kitchen sink. is this something you should ignore?
no. it needs to be addressed. tell an adult
you see a frayed electrical cord. should you use it one more time?
no!
name one thing you might regularly maintain in a yard
grass, plants, trees, leaves, flowers beds, fences, sprinklers and gutters, etc
you bedroom door handle is loose. what do you do?
check the screw and use the appropriate screwdriver with permission help as needed.
You hace a loose cabinet hands with a cross shaped screw. what tool should you grab?
a phillips screwdriver
a cabinet door is hanging crooked because one of the screws is loose. what do you do?
find the correct screw driver and tighten the screw.
you smell gas in your house. should you start looking around with a lighter and match to find the leak? what should you do?
no!!! get away and tell and adult/ emergency services as appropriate.
why shouldn't leaves and debris be allowed to pile up in gutters?
they can block water drainage and contribute to water damage.
your sink is draining slowly. you don't know why. what should you do?
tell an adult and investigate appropriately don't start taking apart plumbing you don't understand
a nut on a bold is loose. which tool do you use to tighten it?
a wrench
you find an electrical cord with the outer covering torn and wires showing.
don't use it. tell and adult and replace It immediately
you find a puddle of water near an electrical outlet. what should you do first?
stay away and get an adult
yo user a plant that is wilted and the soil is extremely dry. what does is need?
water. but check that the place actually needs water than automatically flooding it.
you find a light bulb that has burned out. what should you consider before replacing it?
turn off power switch use the correct replacement bulb and get an adult help if needed
you need to cut a piece of string, which tool is designed for this job?
scissors
the kitchen floor is wet right next to an electrical appliance. what are the two problems you should notice?
slip hazard and electrical hazard
you see a large tree branch resting on a power line. should you move it with a stick?
no stay away and get an adult
you notice that a broken fence board sticking out with a sharp nail. name two things you should do.
keep people away from it and tell an adult.
your family is leaving for vacation. name 3 maintenance or safety things you might check before leaving.
lock doors or window.
water leaks
lights
thermostat
appliance
trash
smoke detector/co dectectors
out door faucets
pets/plants
security
you need to know whether a shelf is perfectly horizontal. which tool do you use?
a level
you notice the trash overflowing on the floor. why is this more that just an ugly mess?
pest, sanitation, odor, bacteria and trip hazard.
which is the most important maintenance skill? knowing how to fix everything or knowing when you need help?
knowing when you need help
why is regular maintenance better than waiting until something breaks completely.
small problems are often easier, safer, and less expansive to address before they become big problems.
you notice a small water stain o the ceiling. it isn't dripping right now. what should you do?
tell an adult to investigate it. a small string can indicate a leak that needs attention.