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REPAIRS!
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Congrats!! You just signed the lease to your very FIRST apartment!
Now you are in charge for paying rent, maintaining the apartment, and learning
to live on your own!
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Good News/Bad News
The good thing about renting vs. owning is you have a landlord to give complaints and maintenance needs to…but that can take a long time to get what you need. Wouldn’t it be better to be able to do a quick fix
yourself?
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What are examples of home maintenance repairs you think you would encounter in
your first apartment or home?
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Recommended Monthly Home Maintenance
Check smoke detectors Check fire extinguishers Clean garbage disposals
Check for evidence of leaks around toilets, sinks,
dishwashers, washing machine Unclog drains
Test appliances
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Basic Tools
BENCH RULE
TAPE MEASURE
HACK SAW
CARPENTERS, SPIRIT LEVELNails & Screws
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PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
Basic Tools
STANDARDSCREWDRIVER
STRIAGHT-CLAW,RIPPING
HAMMER
NEEDLE NOSE PLERS
SLIP JOINT PLIERS
Ladder
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Basic Tools
ADJUSTABLE OPEN END WRENCH PUTTY KNIFE
UTILITY KNIFE
Pipe Wrench
Gloves
Goggles
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HazardsWorkers using hand and power tools maybe exposed to thesehazards:
Objects that fall, fly, are abrasive, or splash Harmful dusts, fumes, mists, vapors, and gases Frayed or damaged electrical cordsHazardous connections and improper grounding Vibration and impact
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Hand Tools - Protection•Keep floor surface where working free from debris and tripping or slipping hazards
•Keep cutting tools sharp
•Use tools as they were intended to be used
•Keep “ non-working” hand away from tool• as much as possible
•Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), such as safety glasses and gloves
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Hand Tool Safety
• Carry with sharp point downward
• Pass handle first• Wear eye protection
with striking tools• Do not use broken
tools• Operate according to
manufacturers’ instructions
• Keep tools properly sharpened
• Keep tools and material off the floor
• Inspect before use• Use the right
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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Electric Power Tool Safety
• Keep cord and tool dry at all times
• Be sure switch is off before plugging the tool in
• Remove key from drills immediately after use
• Wear eye protection• If conditions are dusty,
wear a dust mask• After turning machine off
hold it firmly until it comes to a dead stop
• Keep cord away from blades and moving parts
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OSHA Office of Training and Education
14OSHA Office of Training and Education 9
Examples of PPEExamples of PPE
earplugs, earmuffsHearing
vestsBodies
glovesHands and arms
safety shoesFeet
hard hatsHead
face shieldsFace
safety glasses, gogglesEye
Body Part Protection
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Basic Home Repairs
-Fix a hole in the wall-Hang a shelf/ large photo (not just using
command strips)-Unit build (desk, shelving unit, bed, etc.)
-Prime/Paint walls-Add & remove wallpaper
-Fix the toilet -Fix a broken window (frame and glass)
-Fix the faucet/shower-Unclog a drain
-Fix shingles on the roof -Cleaning the outside gutters
-Fix the garbage disposal
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Although it can save you a lot
of $ to know the basics and do your own
repairs…know when to leave it to the pros and when to
ask for help if you cannot
complete the task yourself!
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For example, It might be time to call somebody if…
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If…you think
this is a solid
plan…
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If…you turned your laundry room into a foam pit
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If…you’re this guy…
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If…you make the situation worse than it
started…
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If…you acquired a new pet
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Final ThoughtYou’ll want to maintain a clean
and functional apartment because when you decide to
move out you’ll have a LARGE checklist to complete to get your security deposit back!!
So fix problems as they occur, don’t wait until they pile up on
you.