Did you know there is more than one type of screwdriver?
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If your Mom asks you to “hand her the Phillips”, would you know what to give her? Screwdrivers are used at home by people like you, to build and fix objects. They are also used by some trades people like carpenters, electricians, and plumbers, to do their work. Read on to make sure you know which screwdriver you need – and how to name it – the next time you fix or build something!