3 Household Substitutes for a Phillips Head Screwdriver

Most homeowners have several screwdrivers on hand including a Phillips head screwdriver. Its X-shaped tip matches up with Phillips screws. However, at some point you may not be able to find that Phillip screwdriver when you want it. Fortunately, you probably have several items sitting around the house that will substitute nicely.

Metal Vegetable Peeler

Whenever you find yourself without a Phillips screwdriver, you may want to look in your kitchen drawers. A metal vegetable peeler is very similar in shape and size. It will usually get the job done.

Flathead Screwdriver

If you do not happen to have a vegetable peeler handy, you can always give it a go with a flathead screwdriver. While it is not the same shape, if you can get at least half of it in the slots, you can build enough momentum to get the job done.

Butter Knife

A butter knife can be found in everyone's kitchen. Although it runs into the same problem as the flathead screwdriver as far as not being the same shape, it also works just as well. Simply work your knife into two of the slots and build up momentum enough to get it to start spinning.