10 Tools That Solve 90% of Your Problems (Part 1) | Episode 602

10 Tools That Solve 90% of Your Problems (Part 1) | Episode 602

From The Survival Punk Podcast by James Burnette

March 11, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 602

About this episode

This episode discusses the first five of ten essential tools that can solve most everyday problems around the house.

tools part 1 10 Tools That Solve 90% of Your Problems (Part 1) | Episode 602 Most problems around the house aren’t complicated. They’re just annoying. A loose screw, a dripping pipe, a stripped bolt, something that needs tightening or cutting. The real issue usually isn’t the repair itself. It’s not having the right tool when you need it. In this episode I start breaking down the 10 tools that solve about 90% of everyday problems. Whether you're a homeowner or even a renter, having a basic tool kit can save you money, frustration, and a lot of unnecessary trips to the hardware store. This episode covers the first five tools. Tomorrow we’ll finish the list. If you want to be more self-reliant, this is where to start. Cordless Drill If there’s one tool that dramatically improves your ability to fix things, it’s a cordless drill. Driving screws, removing screws, drilling pilot holes, basic woodworking repairs — a drill speeds up almost every job. There are also little tricks you can do with it, like creating angled pilot holes when you need to join pieces of wood without fancy jigs. It’s one of those tools you end up using constantly once you own it. Multi-Bit Screwdriver A drill is…

People in this episode

Host: James Burnette

Topics covered

  • tools
  • home repair
  • self-reliance
  • DIY
  • homeowner tips

Keywords

  • tools
  • home repair
  • cordless drill
  • multi-bit screwdriver
  • DIY solutions

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Products: Cordless Drill, Multi-Bit Screwdriver

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