BraveSpeaking: Jobs Around the House

Adjective tending to move unsteadily from side to side

wobbly
Don't stand on that chair, it's wobbly! It isn't safe. Hold on, why are you trying to get up on a chair?

Noun a tool to remove or put in metal screws

screwdriver
I am going to fix the ceiling fan. Can you please pass me the screwdriver? I need to take out the screws so I can replace the blades.

tighten

Verb make something firmer and less easy to move

tighten
Great! While you're at it, you can fix the chair. All you need to do is tighten the legs. We have lots of nuts and bolts if you need them.

screen

Noun wire mesh fit into a window to keep out insects

screen
Oh and repair the window screen. I can't stand all the insects that are coming in the window.

unclog

Verb remove accumulated matter from a drain or toilet

unclog
When you finish that, I will get a plunger so you can unclog the toilet.

toolbox

a container in which you keep and carry small tools

toolbox
Hold on! I haven't even finished the first task. There sure is a lot to fix in this house! I'm going to get out the big toolbox you bought me last mother's day!

hammer

Noun a metal tool with a handle used to put in nails

hammer
Great honey! You can finally use your new hammer and nails too. Remember, the painting we got last weekend still needs to be hung!