Must-have Tools for Home Repairs - Part 1

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As a homeowner, you want to have tools readily available for any repair project. There are tools that are so useful they don’t even need to be on the list, like the diamond blade and diamond core bit.

The following tools should be a great investment:

Hammer – Really, I don’t know of any home that don’t possess a hammer. It is, after all, one of the most used tools in the box. Many projects involve the use of a hammer so it is definitely on top of the list. From simply woodworking that can be done by a single person for bigger projects like the renovation of your patio, a hammer should always come in handy.

Screwdriver – This is another tool that every household I know has in their collection. A screwdriver is either a flat head or a Phillips head driver, and they equally useful. They come in handy for any electrical work that involves nuts and bolts. Usually they are available in the set so you need not buy them separately. Also, electric screwdrivers are already available in the market today, so you may want to look at them.

Stripper/wire cutter – Another tool normally used for electrical purposes. You can actually strip wires using diagonal pliers, but there is actually a tool used for this very purpose. Using a stripper or a wire cutter is simply the way to go as they make the job much easier and faster.

Vise grip – Anything that needs stabilizing, the vise grip is the tool for the job. What it does is it acts as a clamp in that tightens the jaws of the tool against whatever it is you are working on so it doesn’t slip while you’re working on it. Vise grips make your work easier by holding things in place so you can focus on the task.

Handsaw – Another very common tool. It is also heavily used in woodworking. In fact, most woodworking projects cannot be done without a handsaw. Surely, there are electric saws available. But for home use, a handsaw should be more than good enough.

See, there are tools that you should have at home, it is a mortal sin to not have one. Be sure you have these readily available for your repair needs. In one of my future blog posts, I will show you more tool must-haves. All of these are a great investment, so if you have the money to spare, you might as well get the better-performing, although more expensive ones.