What tools are a must have for home improvement?

I'm moving into my first home and want to purchase good quality tools that I'll be using to build a new wall, tear down an old one, refinish some cabinets and things like that. What brand of tools should I go with and what specific tools do you suggest? Asked by jmwhosh 46 months ago Similar questions: tools home improvement Home > Home Improvement.

I have both of the following... There are two names when it comes to tools, Craftsman and Stanley both are fine tools to have in our home kit! The following tools are my favorites to have handy for wall removal and for stripping and refinishing cabinets: I would ask the experts at the store for the stripping agent and refinishing for you cabinets, they can supply a list of all materials needed for that project! One claw hammer One complete set screwdrivers One complete set of pliers One good level One crow bar (wall removal) One tape measure One putty knife Paint brushes One power screwdriver w/bits(easy install of dry wall screws) At Craftsman.Com you can find lots of information, They will even help you through some of the projects you want to undertake!

This was easiest way to assist you in your endeavour, this way you get a project plan, know how and the tools required to complete your project! The tool kit below is a good start for a first time home owner, take it from someone who does alot of his own home repairs the tools you purchase through the years will need room to expand a small work shop, well organized garage or basement.In any case you will quadruple the amount of tools for your home kit, this happens because it's cheaper than contractor, it will be fullfilling and fun and the work will all be yours for your own personal satisfaction! Craftsman.

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Quality is key........ heard it said a cheap tool is an expensive tool. "Paul James the Gardner guy's dad" 17 years as a GM mechanic taught me that Snap-on tools where worth the money when you used them daily, for the average home owner I would go with craftsmen, husky, etc. That have a lifetime warranty for sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.As for power tools the brands I like are Milwaukee, makita, dewalt, in that order just to name a few. Never owned a bad Milwaukee tool, the others seem to make good and not so good lines so I buy the better (more expensive) ones.

Now if your tearing down a wall and building a wall, you’ll need a good framers hammer. I’d go at least 20 oz. (26-32 is best but what ever your comfortable with) steel handle is my preference.

Erwin I believe is the brand I own, but there are many good brands. A good pry bar or three big, med, small. A 12-14" flat bar is a must, start there.

A saws-all (hint: Milwaukee invented the saws-all) with a variety of blades, all purpose and a metal/hacksaw type, for starters. With those three tools you can tear down a house. To build the wall you have the hammer.

You’ll need a good circular saw, I love my makita!99-110$ would own no other! A combination/framers blade, and a good finish blade (32-64 teeth) if your going to cut plywood or other finish wood. A framers/carpenters square, not a framing square unless your building stairs.

A plumb bob and a good level (all levels need to be checked for accuracy, buying an expensive one doesn’t work here) check each bubble on a level/plumb surface and flip the level 180 deg. End to end and check again. You should get the same reading then turn it over and repeat.

Check all bubbles. Nails I four building a single wall but an air nailer if you finishing a basement. Drywall screw gun, utility knife, drywall square, 5", 8", 14" taping knife, stainless steel mud pan, 18 volt cordless drill, corded drill-with 1/2" chuck, mud mixer, orbital palm sander, belt sander, mini-rotary cutter "dremmel", just to name a few.17 years as GM mechanic, 7 years as building contractor, 3 years home inspector, have bought over $40,000 worth of personal tools.

I’ve only scratched the surface so far, contact me if you want more specific info. I could go on for days........my wife hates any tool sales place, but she loves my repairs! Sources: me .

Top brands for pros are Milwaukee, DeWalt, Bosch. For a homeowner, Craftsman has the warrantee... but the craftsman warrantee does not cover professional use. I advise for home repair/renovation/remodeling: a sliding compound miter saw - DeWalt is the one I see the most of on job sites.

A lightweight table saw. - I see a lot of brands of these. Make sure the saw feels solid, and the controls work smoothly.

A good hammer - I prefer a Vaughn wood handled framer. If you can't get a smooth face, get a good file and take about half of the depth of the "meat tenderizer" teeth off the face - brand new, they can splatter a nail... 16 penny or thumb. Don't get a cheap lightweight one, and don't get the heaviest one either.

A "stiletto" titanium hammer is probably overkill for a homeowner a good cordless set. I love my Milwaukee set, but other comanies are making good ones. Spend the extra on a li-ion set, the batteries are truly that much better.

Mine has sawzall, circular saw, hammer drill, and flashlight. I only pull out my extension cord for production drilling, or other heavy tools. Good ladders: bypass the lightweight fiberglass and wood ones, and get the better grade.

Look at the side rails for the weight rating. For homeowner use, you can exceed the rating slightly, but the bigger the ladder, the more you appreciate the higher rating. A palm sander, if you expect to be doing your cabinets If you plan on doing your own drywall, there's a tool set for that, but the ones above are the basics.

For hand tools, I prefer Klein tools, again, don't buy the small cheap ones, or you will be fighting them. In short, stay away from any brand that uses price as its primary enticement. If you invest in good tools, they will take good care of you.

Sources: 15 years in the trade TheLightWorks's Recommendations Milwaukee 0920-29 V18 Lithium-ion 4-Pack Combo Kit Amazon List Price: $1,175.00 Average Customer Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (based on 5 reviews) goodness, di I really pay that much for it? Worth every penny. I use it every workday..

My advice to you would be to at least talk to someone knowledgable and show them what you need to do. That being said, you'll need the following tools for typical maintenance and small home improvement projects. A metal framing square, a 4' level, a palm sander, a 7-1/4" circular saw.

A 50' extension cord w/ multiple receptacles, a 16 oz. Plumb hammer, safety glasses, ear protectors, vapor/dust masks, #2 wooden pencils, pencil sharpener, nail sets, 25' retractable tape, chalk box, chalk (blue), rechargeable drill w/ charger and extra battery, misc. Bits, attachments, channel lock pliers, hack saw, 4-way screw driver, torpedo level, plumber's adj.

Wrench, crescent wrench, wire-cutters, needle-nose pliers, wire strippers, plumb bob, electric chainsaw, speed square, a 2-1/2" paint brush, a 2" putty knife, a 6' or 8' step ladder, a 3' crow bar, a 9lb. Sledge hammer, a flat pry bar, a 24' metal extension ladder, a lot of time and PATIENCE, a first aid kit, tweezers, a tool box, good quality handsaw, elec. Sabre saw, a utility knife w/ extra blades.

Optional items would be compressor, pneumatic nail guns, elec. Mitre saw, portable table saw, router, belt sander, misc. Shop tools.

PLEASE NOTE: This is my short list and all pretty basic except the optional items which are basic to the professional. There are 30-40 other tools not named here that we carry on our truck and trailer everyday. You can go down to Lowe's, Sears, Home Depot, your local hdware store, or try your local building supply co.

And tell them to cut you a deal and you'll be back for material! Pick-up some do-it yourself lit. Before you try re-wiring or anything too challenging.

Good luck. Sources: 33 years on the job and at home, too! .

Craftsman When I moved into my first house I bought cheap tools and they did not last a long time. Now I have all Craftsman tools from Sears and I have had no problems. All craftsman tools come with a hassle free return policy.

They have kits that all include all of the standard hand tools. I would buy power tools on a as needed basis.

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