Ten Tools Every New Homeowner Needs

Congratulations on your new home! You’re finally the ruler of the castle, the master of your own domain, but do not relax just yet. You will soon realize that along with the pride of home-ownership comes the agony of home repairs. Here is our list of the top 10 tools every new homeowner can use immediately.

Ten Tools Every New Homeowner Needs

1. Screwdrivers
At the minimum you should own a Phillips-head and flat-head screwdriver. You could use these for quick jobs like installing light switch plates, assembling furniture, tightening shelves or cabinet hardware, toy repair, and good old-fashioned prying.

2. Hammer:
Pick a hammer with a comfortable, rubber grip, along with a smooth head to avoid surface damage or nail slippage

3. Hacksaw or handsaw:
Use this handy tool to cut through plastic tubing, pipes, brackets, and wood. Ensure that your hacksaw can be easily fitted with extra blade.

4. Wrench:
Select a sturdy, adjustable wrench with a good grip. This top tool will likely be sufficient for simple household tasks such as tightening bolts on chairs, shelving, as well as simple plumbing fixes.

5. Pliers:
Try to find pliers with a rubber grip. The adjustable “channel lock” style and the indispensable “needle nose” should take care of the majority of your household pinching and pulling. Most “needle nose” pliers also have wire-stripping capabilities.

6. Cordless Drill:
A simple, cordless drill will get the job done much faster and even more accurately than your manual screwdriver and will save you tons of time on your “honey-do” list.

7. Tape Measure:
You will find yourself constantly grabbing this handy tool to hang pictures, measure appliances, furniture, floors, and walls. We recommend you invest in a durable, high-quality measuring tape, no less than 25′ in length.

8. Level:
Don’t scrimp on length! Go with a minimum 3-foot level to get maximum use out of this handy tool. Use it to hang shelving, art, curtain rods, mirrors, and anything else you would like to look even.

9. Stud Finder:
This little device could potentially save you a great deal of heartache and wall damage by assisting you in locating those elusive wall studs prior to when you drill.

10. Allen Wrench set:
An Allen wrench is a small L-shaped wrench used for those hexagonal sockets so prevalent in build-it-yourself desks and bookshelves.

It’s time to make your new house a home, so grab your level and hang those paintings and shelves. With a bit of confidence, we know you’ll be using these basic tools for years to come. Enjoy yourself and all that being a homeowner offers.

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