Material Board
The shopping board, pinned to the workbench
Every fix plan ends with a material board: a tidy list of beginner-friendly parts and hand tools to price up before you start. We reference materials — we do not sell or ship anything.
Kitchen & bathroom seals
Reference
Rubber washer / cartridge set
Match the brand and bore size
Reference
PTFE plumber's tape
Wrap threads clockwise
Reference
Mildew-resistant silicone
Check the full cure time
Reference
Adjustable wrench
Hand tool — no power tools
Walls & surfaces
Reference
Lightweight spackle
Interior, paintable grade
Reference
Self-adhesive patch mesh
Spans small holes
Reference
Fine sanding sponge
Wear a dust mask
Reference
Primer
Seal before painting
Drains & fixtures
Reference
Plastic drain zip tool
No chemical drain cleaners
Reference
Hex / Allen key set
For hidden set screws
Reference
Replacement set screws
If the original is stripped
Reference
Nitrile gloves
Keep the job sanitary
How the board is built
- Matched to the problem and the material you entered
- Hand tools only — never powered or pressurised gear
- Notes on sizing, cure times and surface prep
- A reminder to verify fit before you buy
What never appears on a board
- Powered or rotary tools
- Strong solvents and chemical drain cleaners
- Pressurised or gas parts
- Electrical components or wiring
- Anything physically shipped