When we first bought our home we soon found out that we needed some more tools, not just our hammer and screwdrivers… So I thought it would be fun to put together the tools that we use the most in our home. Some of these tools you could get away without but I feel like you should probably have them just in case! So here is 16 tools every homeowner should have plus some bonus ones…
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Side Note: This list is in a random order, so number one does not mean you will use it the most.
Everyday Tools:
- Utility Knife
– We just got this new utility knife because this one forms to the hand better. - Flash Light – I feel that even if you are not a homeowner you should have a flash light. We use this little guy to help us see in little spaces.
- Block Sander – Sometimes things need to be sanded and this guy is great! I found it at Lowes for a couple bucks. This makes sanding easier…
- Tape measure – You will probably need to measure something. I even have one in my car most of the time!
- Window Utility Knife – This thing is amazing at getting stuff off glass.
- Pliers – If you want to replace light switches or lights, this tool would help with that.
- Hammer – Do you want to hang a picture frame?
- Wrench – If you have a plumbing issue this could come in handy, even if you plan on hiring it out…
- Screwdriver Set – We have the plain old screwdrivers also but this one is really nice.
– We just got this new utility knife because this one forms to the hand better.
– If you have a plumbing issue this could come in handy, even if you plan on hiring it out…Painting Supplies:
If you plan on doing any painting these are the supplies that we use almost every time we paint.
- Taping Knife – This is used for drywall but it helps create a straight line while painting.
- Paint Brush (my other favorite paint brush) – You will need to cut in or wipe the paint can.
- Putty Knife – Used to fix holes on a wall.
- Small Paint Brush – This is a regular painters paint brush, I use it to get into small painting spaces.
- Painting Edger – I just found this tool and it helps save time when cutting in around trim and walls.
- Rollers (big & smaller) – The big roller you will use more when painting walls. The smaller roller I use for painting doors, trim, cabinets, and furniture.
- Painting Tray – You will need somewhere to put the paint.
Extra Tools/Stuff:
These things could help:
- Stud Finder – Sometimes you need to find a stud to hang a picture. (I have not used this stud finder yet)
- Respirator – That way you are not breathing in paint fumes or other fumes.
- Gloves – Sometimes things get messy.
- Caulking Gun – I really think I should have put this in the other tools because I use it all the time…
– I really think I should have put this in the other tools because I use it all the time…Make things even Easier
Drill – A drill makes removing or adding screws a lot easier…
Ladder – Helps get into taller spaces. Eric used this one for years with his previous job and we have this one
. We love our Little Giant.
If you have a yard:
Lawnmower – If you have a lawn it will need to be mowed…
Edger/Trimmer – If you want your lawn to have clean edges, this could help!
Rake – If you have trees there will be leaves to rake.
Shovel – This will help with landscaping.
Hose w/sprayer – Sometimes your plants could need some water…
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And that’s the list of tools we use most in our home, do you have anymore tools to add to the list?
