5 tools every homeowner should own
Having a few essentials in your toolbox can help you make some common repairs yourself
Buying a home is an exciting milestone, but after you have completed the purchase and moved in, you are responsible for maintenance. In other words, you no longer have a landlord to fix that running toilet or leaky faucet.
Having a few essentials in your toolbox can help you make some common repairs yourself. Here are 5 tools every homeowner should own for the small repairs anyone can do by themselves.
1. Claw hammer
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One side of the hammerhead is flat and used for pounding, while the other has a V-shaped notch that can extract nails from surfaces such as wood without damaging the nails or the surface.
2. Manual screwdriver set
A manual screwdriver is good for assembling furniture, removing light switch covers and tightening cabinet knobs, among other tasks. But there are a variety of screw heads and sizes, so buy a package with multiple blade tips and sizes.
3. Cordless drill
Whether you are driving bolts into wall studs to mount a flat-screen TV, tightening hinges or cutting out holes for door knobs, using a battery-powered drill means you don't have to worry about finding an outlet or snaking a cord into hard-to-reach spaces.
4. Putty knife
Whether you are filling cracks, scraping away dry paint or applying caulk, using a putty or spackle knife with a stiff, metal two-inch blade will make the job easier and less messy.
5. Digital tape measure
A digital tape measure makes it easier to quickly and accurately record and convert measurements in comparison with the traditional measuring tape.
