DIY

Here are the English names for some tools and materials that are often used in DIY projects.

Tools

chisel
hammer
drill
file
ladder
paint brush
pliers
ruler
saw
screwdriver
spanner
spirit level
stepladder
tape measure

Materials

bolt
nail
nut
screw
washer
brick
cement
methylated spirits (commonly known as meths)
paint
plaster
sandpaper
string
tape
tile
wallpaper
white spirit
wire
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