Report a question What’s wrong with this question? You cannot submit an empty report. Please add some details. How much Do You Really Know About Home Renovation? Are you ready to tackle your next home improvement project? This quiz tests your knowledge on common home improvement challenges, from tool basics to advanced fixes. Answer questions to see if you’re ready to tackle that next project—or need to brush up on essentials! 1 / 15 When painting a room, which of the following should you do first? Apply a second coat of paint Clean the walls and ceiling Tape the edges Choose the paint color Cleaning the surfaces ensures that dust, grease, and dirt won’t affect the paint adhesion, leading to a smoother and more durable finish. Cleaning the surfaces ensures that dust, grease, and dirt won’t affect the paint adhesion, leading to a smoother and more durable finish. 2 / 15 What is the main purpose of using a primer before painting? To protect the paint from fading To help the paint adhere better to the surface To make the paint dry faster To add color to the surface A primer creates a smoother surface for the paint to adhere to, improving durability and ensuring a more even coat. A primer creates a smoother surface for the paint to adhere to, improving durability and ensuring a more even coat. 3 / 15 What is the purpose of caulking in home renovations? To seal cracks and gaps To create decorative effects To prime surfaces To polish surfaces Caulking is used to seal gaps around windows, doors, and other areas to prevent air or water leaks and improve insulation. Caulking is used to seal gaps around windows, doors, and other areas to prevent air or water leaks and improve insulation. 4 / 15 What should you check before drilling into a wall? Wall color Stud locations Paint dryness Wallpaper type Checking stud locations helps avoid hitting electrical wires or pipes and ensures secure mounting. Checking stud locations helps avoid hitting electrical wires or pipes and ensures secure mounting. 5 / 15 When installing drywall, which side should face outward? The rough side The smooth side The colored side It doesn’t matter The smooth side of drywall should face outward for a finished look, while the rough side faces the studs. The smooth side of drywall should face outward for a finished look, while the rough side faces the studs. 6 / 15 What is a common use of a stud finder? To locate electrical wires in walls To find the center of a wall for decoration To locate wooden beams or studs behind walls To measure the thickness of walls A stud finder helps identify the location of wooden studs or metal framing behind walls, which is essential for hanging heavy items safely. A stud finder helps identify the location of wooden studs or metal framing behind walls, which is essential for hanging heavy items safely. 7 / 15 What should you do first before replacing a broken tile? Remove the surrounding grout Break the broken tile into smaller pieces Apply adhesive to the new tile Measure the replacement tile Before replacing a broken tile, you must remove the grout around it to prevent damaging the surrounding tiles. Before replacing a broken tile, you must remove the grout around it to prevent damaging the surrounding tiles. 8 / 15 What tool do you need to install a tile backsplash? Tape measure Tile cutter Paintbrush Pliers A tile cutter helps you cut tiles to fit around edges and corners when installing a backsplash. A tile cutter helps you cut tiles to fit around edges and corners when installing a backsplash. 9 / 15 Which type of paint is best for high-moisture areas like kitchens? Matte paint Satin paint Semi-gloss paint Flat paint Semi-gloss paint has a hard, durable finish that resists moisture and is easy to clean, ideal for kitchens. Semi-gloss paint has a hard, durable finish that resists moisture and is easy to clean, ideal for kitchens. 10 / 15 What's the best way to seal gaps around windows to prevent drafts? Use expanding foam insulation Apply latex paint Install new window frames Add more drywall Expanding foam insulation fills gaps tightly, creating an airtight seal that reduces drafts and improves energy efficiency. Expanding foam insulation fills gaps tightly, creating an airtight seal that reduces drafts and improves energy efficiency. 11 / 15 Which type of flooring is most resistant to pet scratches? Laminate Hardwood Vinyl plank Carpet Vinyl plank flooring has a durable wear layer that resists scratches from pet claws better than laminate or hardwood, and it is also water-resistant. Vinyl plank flooring has a durable wear layer that resists scratches from pet claws better than laminate or hardwood, and it is also water-resistant. 12 / 15 What is the correct way to install crown molding? Cut the molding at 90 degrees Cut the molding at a 45-degree angle Nail the molding directly to the ceiling No cutting is needed Crown molding is typically cut at a 45-degree angle to ensure the joints fit properly when installed. Crown molding is typically cut at a 45-degree angle to ensure the joints fit properly when installed. 13 / 15 Which joint compound type dries fastest? Setting-type Topping All-purpose Lightweight Setting-type compounds chemically cure in 20-90 minutes vs hours for air-dry types. Setting-type compounds chemically cure in 20-90 minutes vs hours for air-dry types. 14 / 15 What's the recommended height for mounting a bathroom vanity? 24 inches (61 cm) 32 inches (81 cm) 40 inches (91 cm) 42 inches (107 cm) ADA recommends 34″ max, but standard height is 32-36. ADA recommends 34″ max, but standard height is 32-36. 15 / 15 What’s the minimum recommended slope for shower floor drainage? 1/4 inch per foot 1/2 inch per foot 1 inch per foot 2 inches per foot A 2% slope (1/4″ per foot) ensures proper drainage without noticeable slant. A 2% slope (1/4″ per foot) ensures proper drainage without noticeable slant. Share this quiz if you like it. LinkedIn Facebook VKontakte Restart quiz By WordPress Quiz plugin Post navigation What Type of Travel Destination Suits Your Personality?Do You Understanding These Tools’ Functions and Uses?
