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Domestic emergency repair preps list - NorthernRaider - 17 May 2013 Domestic emergency repair preps list . © NR 2013 One issue we often ignore is the security, repair and maintenance of our homes after TSHTF, our homes are very often the ONLY really practical place we can live during and after an event and of course emotionally and psychologically we also have close bonds to our homes. These bonds of familiarity and continuity will be much needed in the aftermath of a major event or social collapse so we need to be able to keep the basic infrastructure of our homes intact without call to contract tradesmen who simply won’t be around after the crunch. So I think it’s time we addressed what sort of tools and supplies we need to consider keeping incase our homes are damaged during the disaster that befalls us. For example it’s an absolute must we keep enough basic hand tools around to be able to tend our veg gardens, keep our gutters cleaned, unblock clogged drains, repair damaged doors, windows and internal fittings, deal with water leaks, gas leaks, blown fuses and circuit breakers etcetera. So a good basic tool kit is a must that contains the usual essentials Hammer claw Hammer 4lb Pry bar and or Crowbar Pliers long nosed Pliers Blunt Screwdriver 5 mm flat Screwdriver 3 mm flat Selection of insulated screwdrivers Large bench screwdriver Philips / Posi-drive Screwdriver no’s 1 ,2 ,3 Mole grips Cold chisel Wood chisels G Clamps Adjustable spanner Tap Spanner Water shutoff key Stanley knife (plus 10 blades) Craft knife (plus 10 blades) Nail puller / lifter Set Allan keys Set Torx keys Cable stripper Cable snips Wood files Metal files Centre punch Wire brush Flat scraper Junior hacksaw plus wood and metal blades Above are just the basic essentials you can add other useful tools and items as you see fit. If you decide to buy some cordless rechargeable power tools please ensure you have some suitable off grid method of recharging them otherwise they will only be expensive ornaments when the batteries go flat after TSHTF. Other highly rated essential tools should be Border Spade Border fork Rake Hatchet and Axe Log splitting wedge Sledge hammer Garden hose Syphon for pumping water or fuel Wood saw Pruning shears / secateurs Hedge shears Hand trowel Medium sweeping brush Window cleaning squeegee wiper Portable vice 3 inch Ladders Drain Rods Multi meter Solar / rechargeable flashlights Roll HD Green garden waste / rubble bags Roll 100 Black bin bags Roll garden green tie back wire Chimney sweep brushes (if you have wood / coal burner) Barrow or 4 wheeled cart Bow saw plus spare blades Solar rechargeable garden lights Sealant gun Snow shovel Materials list (suggested) Boxes of assorted passivated or coated wood screws Box assorted nails from 25mm to 100mm Box assorted rawl plugs (shelves, cupboards etc) Box assorted rawl bolts (refitting door frames, windows or Heavy duty fittings) Box assorted metric nuts and bolts Hose clips Assorted Cable Ties O rings Fuses / Circuit breakers Spare Light Bulbs Spare tap washers 4 in diameter Fence posts 1.8 meter 4 in Hammer in fencing Met posts Two by one PSE timber 8 ft lengths pack of 10 Four by two PSE timber 8 ft lengths pack of 10 Eight by four boards of ½ marine grade plywood Eight by four HD waterproof tarpaulins Coil of polypropylene rope 100 meters of paracord Weedkiller Insecticide Wasp killer Slug killer Roll of chicken wire / U nails (if planning on keeping rabbits or chooks) Tubes of silicone and mastic sealants Rolls of duct tape Insulating tape Gas proof PTFE tape Double sided tape Large sheets of UV stabilised clear plastic sheeting (temp window covers) Sealed 5kg bag of ready mixed mortar cement. Nice extras Hand cranked winch Hydraulic Log Splitter Portable work bench Trolley jack Block and tackle Please remember this is only a basic kit and its designed around my own specific needs, your own home may have a different layout or structure thus requiring different materials. NR RE: Domestic emergency repair preps list - Scythe13 - 17 May 2013 As far as I can see, no mention of a drill? Granted an electric drill may turn useless, but a hand-cranked-drill will be SUPER helpful for so many jobs. Also helps keep you entertained if you pretend it's a speed camera gun thing! haha RE: Domestic emergency repair preps list - MaryN - 17 May 2013 NR you're back! All that stuff sounds like the contents of our garage! Add all the gardening accessories and horse bits and bobs and you've got it! RE: Domestic emergency repair preps list - Straight Shooter - 26 April 2015 NR lives.....good sound advice lasts the test of time ! oh and a drill for S13.....who also lives on ! RE: Domestic emergency repair preps list - iaaems - 28 April 2015 My other half is unable to understand my enthusiasm for 'collecting' tools and associated stuff. Have to say that I have been doing it ever since I started to pay my own way. Super list. RE: Domestic emergency repair preps list - Straight Shooter - 29 April 2015 I have caught NR out at last........he has failed miserably .....................................only a bloody Geordie could miss this.......................what about ?..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................a packet of Wine gums.....you stupid twat ! most important...you know how they make you concentrate....the more you chew the more intense flavour release ...i actually double chew for a bigger high...the trouble is you need more of the buggers...to counter this post shtf i intend to remove my dentures...yea i know....SS your flashing nodes of thought are priceless and inspirational...that welsh bastard got me in the end ...how could i forget wine gums....fuck i can never return to SUK ever again.....and that spiteful bastard will keep re posting old threads of mine ...even worse claim all the credit......then some gargled Geordie stuff i cannot translate . RE: Domestic emergency repair preps list - Mortblanc - 29 April 2015 Someone closer in global distance than myself needs to do a welfare check on SS! Someone, anyone, go check and see that he is OK. RE: Domestic emergency repair preps list - Straight Shooter - 29 April 2015 I,m okay MB ....it was an attempt to cunningly get NR to come back on and keep you in check buddy....its hard to get the humour for you yanks over there...its what we do over here a lot ...take the piss ...but in a good hearted way.... especially NR only being Half WELSH ....it must be a terrible burden for him wanting so much to be like me...WELSH first class. um your move MB.....have you ever considered the use of laughing gas ...small amounts even...just to start...FOR THE BENEFIT OF USA readers this is a joke...please can someone check up for me that Mort does actually laugh now and then. also a joke ! RE: Domestic emergency repair preps list - bigpaul - 30 April 2015 (29 April 2015, 20:45)Straight Shooter Wrote: ....it was an attempt to cunningly get NR to come back. you've got more chance of raising the dead SS, even I cant get hold of NR. RE: Domestic emergency repair preps list - Geordie_Rob - 30 April 2015 If you're after NR, he comments regularly on posts on the main site. His last comment was around 1030am this morning. |