Fix-It Tip #41

Here's what recommend for your basic Fix-It Club Toolbox:

• A good quality 8- or 16-ounce curved-claw hammer for installing and removing nails
• An adjustable wrench (6, 8, or 10 inches long) for tightening and loosening bolts
• A set of screwdrivers or a combination screwdriver with assorted tips (standard and Phillips) for tightening and loosening screws 
• Adjustable pliers (6, 8, 10, or 12 inches long) for holding or turning things
• A basic multimeter for testing electrical voltage, current, and resistance

From Tools.

Fix-It Tip #42

How can you safely get rid of dirty fuel left over from cleaning a small engine? The best way is to buy an approved fuel container and mark it "Recycle" for dumping fuel, oil, and other petroleum waste products. Once full, take it to a hazardous waste station in your area (call your recycler for details). Make sure the container is sealed and kept away from other combustibles and heat sources. From Small Engine Repair.

Fix-It Tip #43

A toilet tank's water level should be 1/2 to 1 inch below the top of the overflow pipe. A low water level results in an incomplete flush. If the level is too high, the water will drain into the overflow pipe and the toilet will run continuously. See Toilet Repair for specifics on how to adjust toilet water level.