As you know, being a homeowner means managing basic and potentially expensive home maintenance. Having the proper tools is the first step in keeping your maintenance costs low. When dealing with plumbing and electrical, it’s generally best to hire a professional, but many things around the home can be done on your own.
Stock your toolbox with these 7 tools to make things easier:
Power Drill/Screwdriver
Speed up your projects with a power screwdriver and drill. Predrilling can save your walls when you’re installing shelves or other heavy objects. You’ll also want a drill if you use drywall anchors to hang things (which you should be doing). A cordless drill is the way to go, just remember to keep your battery on the charger.
Stock your toolbox with these 7 tools to make things easier:
Power Drill/Screwdriver
Speed up your projects with a power screwdriver and drill. Predrilling can save your walls when you’re installing shelves or other heavy objects. You’ll also want a drill if you use drywall anchors to hang things (which you should be doing). A cordless drill is the way to go, just remember to keep your battery on the charger.
Hammer
This is a pretty obvious tool to keep around. A hammer comes in handy whether you’re assembling IKEA furniture, hanging up new frames or doing some demo. Having a hammer on hand is always a good idea.
Level
Because no one likes crooked pictures, it’s always good to keep a level around. You can use this when hanging shelves, decorations or branching out and attempting to build a bench or table. This can even come in handy when you’re assembling IKEA furniture just to make sure everything is nice and flat.
Flashlight(s)
You already know to keep a flashlight on hand in case of a power outage, but there are other uses for this tool. A flashlight can help you see what’s down your drain and get it out. You can search under cabinets and even under the bed. Keeping a few flashlights on hand is ideal so that you always have one somewhat nearby. P.S. we know you have a flashlight on your phone, but if the power goes out your phone won’t hold a charge forever.
Pliers
A pair of pliers might not be used often, but when you need them, you’ll be glad you have them. A basic pair can help you unscrew tight bolts and stripped screws in a pinch, hold nails to keep your thumbs safe when hammering and even fiddle with broken kids toys.
Hacksaw
A hacksaw is easy to store and very versatile as the teeth on the blade can cut through metal, woods and plastics. While you might not think you need a saw often, think about what you’ll do when a small branch breaks during a snowstorm. You don’t want to leave the branch hanging there but don’t want to wield a chainsaw or call an arbor. A hacksaw is just the man for the job.
Wrench
An adjustable wrench, also known as a crescent wrench, is a good starting place as it can handle a lot of different jobs. You can tighten a leaky pipe and secure nuts and bolts around the house. This tool might not get a lot of use in your home, unless you’re a plumber, but you want to keep it around just in case.
Good luck out there. When you don’t feel comfortable doing a project always call a professional. Your real estate agent will have some referrals for you.
This is a pretty obvious tool to keep around. A hammer comes in handy whether you’re assembling IKEA furniture, hanging up new frames or doing some demo. Having a hammer on hand is always a good idea.
Level
Because no one likes crooked pictures, it’s always good to keep a level around. You can use this when hanging shelves, decorations or branching out and attempting to build a bench or table. This can even come in handy when you’re assembling IKEA furniture just to make sure everything is nice and flat.
Flashlight(s)
You already know to keep a flashlight on hand in case of a power outage, but there are other uses for this tool. A flashlight can help you see what’s down your drain and get it out. You can search under cabinets and even under the bed. Keeping a few flashlights on hand is ideal so that you always have one somewhat nearby. P.S. we know you have a flashlight on your phone, but if the power goes out your phone won’t hold a charge forever.
Pliers
A pair of pliers might not be used often, but when you need them, you’ll be glad you have them. A basic pair can help you unscrew tight bolts and stripped screws in a pinch, hold nails to keep your thumbs safe when hammering and even fiddle with broken kids toys.
Hacksaw
A hacksaw is easy to store and very versatile as the teeth on the blade can cut through metal, woods and plastics. While you might not think you need a saw often, think about what you’ll do when a small branch breaks during a snowstorm. You don’t want to leave the branch hanging there but don’t want to wield a chainsaw or call an arbor. A hacksaw is just the man for the job.
Wrench
An adjustable wrench, also known as a crescent wrench, is a good starting place as it can handle a lot of different jobs. You can tighten a leaky pipe and secure nuts and bolts around the house. This tool might not get a lot of use in your home, unless you’re a plumber, but you want to keep it around just in case.
Good luck out there. When you don’t feel comfortable doing a project always call a professional. Your real estate agent will have some referrals for you.