Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
Tools That Every Do-It-Yourselfer Should Have
| Hammer | A 16-oz. curved-claw nail hammer is your best bet. A rubber grip handle is more comfortable to use for long periods of time. |
| Saw | A cross-cut hand saw will handle most things. There are some short ones that will fit in the average tool box. |
| Stapler | A small, stapler that will also hold small brads can be very handy. |
| Screwdrivers | A small basic set that contains both standard flat blades as well as Phillips heads will tackle most jobs. There are some pretty neat combination drivers that include a variety of blades that all fit on one main handle. |
| Tape | Don’t forget the incredible duct tape, which can hold anything together. Electrical tape is handy too. |
| Drill | Either cordless or electrical will do. You will also need a variety of bits. |
| Level | Even a small, inexpensive level can help your work come out straight. |
| C-Clamps | These will hold lots of things you are trying to put back together. |
| Pliers | A good, basic pair of slip-joint pliers can tighten, loosen and hold all sorts of things for you. |
| Wrench | An adjustable wrench or a “Crescent” wrench can give you lots of extra muscle to tighten and loosen a variety of nuts and bolts. |
| Ruler | A retracting flexible tape rule is compact, accurate and very useful. |
| Utility Knife | Get one with replaceable blades. |
| Glue | Household cement will tackle most things. |
| Fastners | Buy a couple of inexpensive variety packs and you’ll probably have what you need. |
| Sandpaper | A basic variety pack should have what you will need for the average project. |
| Lubricant | WD-40 is amazing stuff. |
| Flashlight | A small, rechargeable flashlight is important for all sorts of emergencies. |
| Tool Box | A lightweight, plastic model will hold most of this stuff plus a few of your own favorites. There are some nifty models that have some great features like a place to sit down! |
| Plunger | A plumber’s friend can also be your friend, especially if your toilet is overflowing! |