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