October 25, 2021

DIY skills every woman should know

We have entered a new age... where women don't have to rely on the man of the house - or their dad - to fix things in and around the house.

It's the 21st century, and women are more DIY savvy than ever - no longer having to rely on hubby to fix things. With lightweight, cordless Bosch power tools and a Builders store around the corner, women have everything they need at their carefully manicured fingertips - and don't need to break a nail to do it.

savvy - смышленый

rely on - надеяться

hubby = husband

Put up a shelf

Don't wait for hubby to put up that much-needed shelf that has been lying around for months, grab your drill / driver and mount it yourself. We explain how easy it is to drill a hole into brick walls, or through tiles, to mount a shelf, and you will find all the supplies that you need at your local Builders.

put up - повесить

much-needed - такой необходимый

nclog a sink

Unclog a sink

Blocked sinks happen all the time in kitchens and bathrooms. Hair can build up in a drain and form a blockage in bathroom drains, and food and oil quickly clog a kitchen sink. You don't need to spend a fortune to call out a plumber if you have a few minutes to spare. Simply follow these instructions for cleaning blockages in a sink, drain or shower.

Unclog - прочистить

clog - засорять

Replace a tap washer

With water restrictions at Level 2 around the country, saving water has never been more important. A leaky tap is a wanton waste of our precious resources, and one that can be easily fixed in under 10 minutes. Visit your local Builders to purchase a new tap washer - take the old one with you if in any doubt as to the correct size. If you have a mixer tap with a cartridge filter, you may need to replace the entire tap.

leaky - дырявый

wanton - бессмысленный

original article: https://www.home-dzine.co.za/diy-1/diy-women.html