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Essential Tools for Any Home

by Jason Kelly
Jason Kelly

Ever since he was a child, Jason has loved repairing, building and creating things. Growing up, he spent all his free time carving intricate woodcraft pieces that soon caught the eye of neighbours and friends. Before he knew it, Jason turned his hobby into a job, earning an income from being his hometowns handyman. Many years have passed since then but Jason’s enthusiasm for woodwork remains the same. He can usually be found in his workshop, crafting furniture or restoring old treasures.

Last Updated: April 1, 2021

Essential Tools for Every Home

Whether you’re a passionate do-it-yourselfer or the kind of guy who’d rather call in a contractor for small house repairs, one thing is certain. Doing it yourself can save you a lot of money. Especially if we’re talking about small stuff, such as home decorating or regular maintenance. One of the keys to saving money is investing in a well-stocked toolbox. Here are a few essential tools for every home and tool kit.

Hammer

An essential tool for driving nails into furniture or walls. Most hammers have a claw at the opposite end, so you can easily pry out the nails, too. This tool also serves multiple other purposes, such as banging framing lumber into place or breaking plaster walls.

Hammer

Screwdrivers

Screwdriver sets come in handy in many situations. Maybe you have to replace a doorknob or connect cabinet doors, to name just a few. They are also essential for electronics repair and some DIY crafts. According to experts, screwdrivers are the tool in your box you’ll use the most.

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Small plumbing repairs as well as other jobs around the house may require you to either remove or screw nuts and bolts in place. Both operations require the use of a suitable wrench. When it comes to wrenches, you can either choose a set of fixed wrenches or opt for an adjustable one. Whatever suits you best.

Wrenches

Utility Knife

This is an excellent tool for precision cutting as well as other jobs, such as opening boxes, taking wallpaper off your walls, shaving wood, sharpening pencils, etc. Having a sharp knife at hand is useful most of the times, and you can pick from a variety of models with retractable or foldable blades.

Utility Knife

Pliers

On times when you have to grasp on things you have to pull or turn, a pair of pliers or chisels is undoubtedly handy. With a strong metal jaw on one end and a long handle, this tool gives you leverage as you bend, twist, or pull objects such as nails stuck in lumber or removing plumbing fixtures. From all, locking pliers are the best, but your toolkit could also do with a good pair of needle-nose pliers or wire cutters. Just pick your favorite kind.

Pliers

Source:

  1. 15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own – InterNACHI®
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