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