Home Improvement starred Tim Allen as his character, Tim Taylor, a local television personality who hosts Tool Time. He is partnered with a mild-mannered co-host, Al Borland (Richard Karn) and a “Tool Time Girl” (first Lisa then Heidi). Tim is a fan of power tools and cars, but he’s not the most skilled or safety-minded worker, which leads to several amusing accidents.
A popular running gag involves Tim using a variety of different tools in an unorthodox or overpowered manner, which often results in disaster. This could be dangerous in real life, and it’s important to use power tools properly to prevent injuries and property damage.
Other physical comedy that frequently occurs on the show involves a nail gun, which is used to quickly fire nails into wood and other surfaces. Using a nail gun improperly, as shown on the show, can result in serious injury to the user and others.
Another common gaff is when Tim shocks himself working on electrical equipment and systems in the home or studio set. According to NES Fircroft, this is a serious and potentially deadly problem that can occur when working on outlets, electrical cords or light fixtures. It’s important to always turn off the power before working on these types of systems and to never touch any exposed electrical wires. For more on this, check out this article: