Homeowner Must Have Tools

You do not need to be a handyman to own tools, especially if you are a homeowner. There are several tools that are easy to use and essential for everyone who owns a home and does not have the luxury of calling a landlord or property manager to do some quick fixes. Furthermore, owning a home means constantly up keeping in order to maintain your home.

Although some tools to keep in your home are obvious, such as a hammer or screw driver, others are not. Investing in necessary tools can help you save a lot of money over having professionals come and do repairs that you can learn to do yourself. All My Sons of Omaha has compiled a list of tools below that every home owner should have readily available.

MUST HAVE'S:

• Adjustable wrench

• Cordless drill (15 amps)

• Fastener assortment (screws, nails, bolts, drywall anchors)

• Hammer

• Level

• Pliers

• Screwdriver set (flathead and Phillips)

• Tape (electrical, duct, masking, and painter's tape)

• Tape measure

• Utility knife

FOR HANGING, PATCHING, AND LIGHTING

• Handsaw

• Nails

• Pencil

• Putty knife

• Sandpaper (for smoothing the patched wall)

• Spackle or putty (best in white; you can always paint over it to match the wall)

• Stud finder

• Voltage tester

FOR PAINTING

• Blue painter's tape

• Brushes (various sizes)

• Drop cloth

• Ladder

• Rollers

• Sandpaper

• Trays

• Wooden stirrer

EXTRAS

• Extension cords

• Flashlight

• Gloves

• Safety glasses