As a homeowner, it’s necessary to have a collection of all the basic tools that you’ll need in case of an emergency repair. If you don’t have one yet, then start with the following:
Screwdrivers
Even if you have a battery-operated drill/driver, get a set of manual screwdrivers for the simple jobs like changing out a switch plate or tightening a cabinet knob. Get a variety pack with different types of screwdrivers – Phillips, slotted, Pozidriv – or get one screwdriver with interchangeable heads. Source: DIYNetwork
Staple gun
Great for common stapling needs such as retacking carpet, securing fabric and installing sheets of insulation, a staple gun is the perfect tool for quick fastening jobs. Manual staple guns are the tool of choice for most homeowners because they’re generally easier to use and less expensive than electric and pneumatic staple guns. Source: WashingtonPost
Stepladder
Stretching and straining to reach the top shelf is almost asking for injury, so play it safe by keeping a stepladder close at hand. When you buy, pay attention to the ladder’s load capacity; you’ll want something that can support the weight of anyone who may use it. Source: BobVila
Utility Knife
You’ll be reaching for this tool again and again to open boxes, sharpen pencils, mark mortises, and shave wood. Spend a little more upfront for one with a comfortable rubber-covered handle and built-in blade storage. Then you’re more likely to pop in a fresh blade rather than forcing a dull one, which isn’t safe. Source: ThisOldHouse
Tape measure
Pretty much every single household repair or upgrade requires measuring something. Painting the living room? You need the room’s square footage to know how many gallons to buy. Replacing your sofa? Gotta measure door openings to see if it will fit. A tape measure is so ubiquitous, in fact, that when we make tool lists for step-by-step projects at This Old House, we leave it out. It’s understood. A 25-foot tape should be big enough. While you’re at it, grab a flat, fat carpenter’s pencil, which won’t break or roll away, to mark up your measurements. Source: GizModo
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