Expert Cites Error in Report That Leaves Utility Knives off a List of DIY Tools
A home improvement expert is calling foul about a recent news story that leaves utility knifes out of a list of must-have tools.
(firmenpresse) - When a Miami news station filed a recent report on tools you should have, the crew left one vital tool off the list, says an expert in home repair and DIY topics. While the reporter listed such common tools as a hammer, a box of nails and a tape measure, the expert said, she failed to mention one of the most useful tools for any DIY toolbox €“ the humble [utility knife](http://www.amazon.com/Cutter-Containing-Retractable-Ergonomic-Master/dp/B00UINRKTI/).
On October 9, WSVN TV News ran a segment listing tools that every homeowner or renter should own in order to accomplish simple DIY repairs around the home. While the report included a €œtool" that is neither a tool nor an item that fits into a toolbox €“ a ladder €“ it failed to mention a tool that''s recommended by nearly every DIY expert alive €“the utility knife. This was a huge oversight, says a local DIY home repair expert.
€œUtility knives are among the most useful tools for any DIY home repair project," the expert said. €œWhether you''re hanging wallpaper or trying to unstick a stuck window, a utility knife is going to come in handy."
€œUtility knives are often overlooked as a home repair tool," he continued, €œin part because they''re so ubiquitous." He says that they''re so commonly used for so many different jobs that it''s easy to assume people just have one around the house. In fact, it''s important for homeowners to actually be intentional in buying a [good utility knife](http://www.amazon.com/Cutter-Containing-Retractable-Ergonomic-Master/dp/B00UINRKTI/) that''s especially suited for doing DIY and home repair projects.
€œMany of the utility knives on the market aren''t really suitable for home repair uses," he said. €œStatistics show that a large percentage of hand injuries caused by hand tools involve utility knives, and it''s usually because someone was using the wrong kind of utility knife or using it wrong. People should be aware of and look for certain safety features that make a utility knife easier and safer to use."
In particular, the expert noted that a utility knife for home use should have three basic safety features. First, he said, it should have a retractable, locking blade mechanism. This ensures that the blade stays fixed when it''s being used, but can be fully covered when the knife is dropped into a pocket or put away in the toolbox.
Second, it should have a textured handle to reduce the likelihood that the user''s hand will slip off the handle when the knife is being used. Finally, the handle should be shaped to offer a comfortable, secure grip to reduce hand strain and encourage proper use of the tool.
€œA good utility knife doesn''t have to be expensive," the home repair expert said.
€œThe Cutter Master Max Retractable Utility Knife is an excellent example of a well-made, safe utility knife at a very affordable price," he said. €œEvery home should have one in the toolbox."
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Datum: 04.11.2015 - 11:07 Uhr
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