The Home Repair Quiz: Test Your Knowledge


Everyone knows that repairing your own home is so much cheaper and makes you feel so good, but you have to be careful in what you are doing as you might make things worst. So this is a quiz that will test your knowledge about home repairs. No one can get 100%! Good luck!

What is the name of this tool? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Wood sander","correct":false},{"answer":"Wooden block","correct":false},{"answer":"Handsaw","correct":false},{"answer":"Wooden plane","correct":true}],"answerText":" This tool is called a \"wooden plane\" and it was used to cut wood.  ","answerImage":""}

Which is the correct reaction when the sink is dripping? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Panic!","correct":false},{"answer":"Start hitting the sink","correct":false},{"answer":"Turn off your water and then use a pipe snake to clear out the disruption","correct":true},{"answer":"Use a plunger on the sink drain to try and pull out whatever is lodged in your piping","correct":false}],"answerText":" If you see water dripping from your sink the first move you want to do is to turn off the water supply to stop the dripping and then use the pipe snake!  ","answerImage":""}

How often should a fireplace be cleaned? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Every two years ","correct":false},{"answer":"Every six months ","correct":false},{"answer":"Each year","correct":true},{"answer":"Every 8 months ","correct":false}],"answerText":" The correct answer is every year! Who knew that?  ","answerImage":""}

What will be the first move to fix a non-flushing toilet? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Grab the plunger","correct":false},{"answer":"Open up the tank and see if the valve is dislodged","correct":true},{"answer":"Turn off the water supply","correct":false},{"answer":"Aggressively jiggle the handle","correct":false}],"answerText":" When your toilet isn't flushing the first thing you have to do is to check if the valve is dislodged and then if the toilet is clogged.  ","answerImage":""}

What is the name of this tool?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Phillips-Head","correct":true},{"answer":"Torque-head","correct":false},{"answer":"Flat-head","correct":false},{"answer":"Square-head","correct":false}],"answerText":" The correct answer is Phillips-Head! ","answerImage":""}

How can you fix an AC that only blows warm air? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Check the filters ","correct":false},{"answer":"Check the thermostat ","correct":false},{"answer":"Call a technician","correct":false},{"answer":"All of the above ","correct":true}],"answerText":" It could be anything so you should do all of these steps.  ","answerImage":""}

What is the use of this tool? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Cutting away wood in hard to reach areas","correct":true},{"answer":"Chipping away at cement or other breakable materials","correct":false},{"answer":"Scrubbing off grime and rust from pipes","correct":false},{"answer":"This is not a tool","correct":false}],"answerText":" This is not a tricky question. This tool exists and its name is \"Dog's Leg\" and it is used for cutting away wood in hard to reach areas. ","answerImage":""}

How can you protect your house from heat loss in the winter? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Update cracked window caulking","correct":true},{"answer":"Always leave the thermostat on ","correct":false},{"answer":"Use only one window","correct":false},{"answer":"Never open the windows ","correct":false}],"answerText":" The correct answer is the first one, as it is the cheapest and the most effective way to protect your house from heat loss.  ","answerImage":""}

What is the best solution for squeaky floors? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Mop the area","correct":false},{"answer":"Talcum powder","correct":true},{"answer":" Use a space heater on the spot so that the wood expands","correct":false},{"answer":"Put olive oil on the area ","correct":false}],"answerText":" Even though it might seem weird a really effective solution for squeaky floors is to put some talcum powder on the area.  ","answerImage":""}

 Does a cigarette burn on the carpet means the end of it? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Well, yeah. Time to buy a new one","correct":false},{"answer":"Just put something on it and no one will ever know","correct":false},{"answer":"Use scissors to cut off the burnt fibers","correct":true},{"answer":"Use club soda and an abrasive scrubber","correct":false}],"answerText":" Well the only thing you can do if the burn is small is to carefully cut of the burnt fibers from the carpet.  ","answerImage":""}

Which size of hammer is the most recommended? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"14 ounces","correct":false},{"answer":"24 ounces ","correct":false},{"answer":"12 ounces","correct":false},{"answer":"16 ounces ","correct":true}],"answerText":" The correct answer is 16 ounces as it is the most comfortable and easy to use hammer.  ","answerImage":""}

What is the best way to deal with a loose tile? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Change it","correct":false},{"answer":"Glue it back down ","correct":true},{"answer":"Put something heavy on it for hours","correct":false},{"answer":"All of the above","correct":false}],"answerText":" When you see that a tile is loose, the best thing you can do is to strip the adhesive layer off and glue the tile back. ","answerImage":""}

When must a receptacle be replaced? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"When it's loose","correct":false},{"answer":"When there are marks around it","correct":false},{"answer":"When it comes out when you unplug devices ","correct":true},{"answer":"When you smell something burnt ","correct":false}],"answerText":" Everyone must be really careful with receptacles as they can be dangerous if they are broken. So to prevent any disaster, once you feel that along with a device you pull the receptacle too, it's time to change it.  ","answerImage":""}

What's the name of this tool? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Spud wrench","correct":true},{"answer":"Socket wrench","correct":false},{"answer":" Hex wrench","correct":false},{"answer":"Wide mouthed wrench","correct":false}],"answerText":" The correct answer is Spud wrench!  ","answerImage":""}

What is the use of an Allen key? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Only on wood","correct":false},{"answer":"Only on glass","correct":false},{"answer":"Only on plastic","correct":false},{"answer":"On bikes and furniture","correct":true}],"answerText":" The use of an Allen key is to turn Allen screws which are found on bicycles and many furniture. ","answerImage":""}

What is the name of this tool?

{"answers":[{"answer":"Impact wrench","correct":true},{"answer":"Hex wrench","correct":false},{"answer":"Handsaw","correct":false},{"answer":"Socket wrench","correct":false}],"answerText":" Well, the correct answer is \"Impact wrench\"! This tool is used for tightening or loosening bolts by using compressed air. ","answerImage":""}

What is the use of this tool? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Cutting wood","correct":false},{"answer":"Cutting hay ","correct":false},{"answer":"Carving marble ","correct":false},{"answer":"Lifting hay bales ","correct":true}],"answerText":" This tool is called \"hay hook\" and it is used for lifting and dispersing hay bales.   ","answerImage":""}

What is the name of this tool? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Biscuit joiner","correct":true},{"answer":"Socket wrench","correct":false},{"answer":"Torque-head","correct":false},{"answer":"Wide mouthed wrench","correct":false}],"answerText":" The correct answer is \"Biscuit joiner\". This tool is used to cut precise biscuit slots! ","answerImage":""}

What is the use of this tool? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"Cutting metal","correct":false},{"answer":"Cutting edges","correct":true},{"answer":"Leverage","correct":false},{"answer":"Measuring ","correct":false}],"answerText":" This tool is called \"router\" and it is used for cutting edges.  ","answerImage":""}

When would somebody need this set? 

{"answers":[{"answer":"To check levels","correct":false},{"answer":"To find depths ","correct":false},{"answer":"To set blade heights","correct":false},{"answer":"For everything above","correct":true}],"answerText":" This set of tools is used in order to make the work more precise.  ","answerImage":""}