Assembling The Mightiest DIY Toolbox
There are plenty of guides available online to help you do some minor repairs around the house in order to maintain your home and save you money on calling someone else to fix it. However, even the greatest home repairman in the world would have a difficult time fixing a leaky faucet without the right tools. Whether you’re planning on making a DIY headboard, or you’ve had enough of the leaky faucets adding to your water bill, here are the essential tools that will create an unbeatable DIY toolbox.
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Claw hammer
A claw hammer can leverage nails out of wood as well as drive them into their destination, which makes them more versatile, and a useful first addition to your toolbox. A classic 16 ounce hammer is heavy enough for most basic home repair needs, but light enough for you to carry around without it being a nuisance. Avoid buying a hammer with a wooden handle, as these can break easily. Instead, opt for a hammer with a long-lasting synthetic handle. Also, when picking out a hammer, you want one that has a good balance in your hand and isn’t head heavy.
Screwdriver set
From prying the lids off of paint cans to opening child-proof battery compartments, screwdrivers are must-have tools. Aim for flat- and Phillips-head screwdrivers in various sizes; you can often buy these in kits. You can also reduce the time you spend twisting the screws into their holes by getting an electric screwdriver. This power tool offers faster, more secure insertion of screws and helps users to conserve both their energy and their strength as they work. You may also purchase Industrial Washers in different sizes if you need to fasten various metal parts together.
Power tools
Most of the tools in your toolbox are traditional; they have one speed only, and while they are useful, they can limit the amount of work you accomplish every hour. Power tools are by no means necessary if you’re only an occasional DIY’er, but it’s nice to have the option of cutting your time in half. Read these blog posts for more information and reviews on different power tools, but unless you’re planning on building a whole new furniture set it’s unlikely you’ll need everything on there. That said, if you’re only going to have one power tool, a cordless drill is an excellent place to start, especially if you’re planning on hanging up a lot of pictures, mirrors, or shelves. However, if you want to buy new furniture, visit Copper and Tweed to choose from a variety of designs.
Crescent wrench
Also known as an adjustable wrench, the crescent wrench saves you from having to buy several different wrenches to fix different sized nuts and bolts. This versatile tool is what will help you finally fix the leaky faucet in the kitchen sink.
Level
Say goodbye to the frustration of crookedly-hung photos and uneven shelves! A level ensures you don’t hang or install anything (including your flat-screen TV and shelves) less than horizontally perfect. You can use a laser level if you need both your hands to complete a task, but otherwise you can’t go wrong with a 3- to 4-foot metal level which can double as a straight edge.