Buying a new home is an overwhelming experience. Among all the excitement, remember it is important to be ready 24/7 to care for your property. For this, you must have some small tools with your always. Find out here the list of 13 major tools which you need to stock in your kit to get your small project done.

Congratulations for your first home!

Undoubtedly, homeownership is one of the most coveted goals of one’s life. And now when you achieved this, it is worth noticing that your responsibility has increased. Reason being, no longer you have a maintenance person whom you could complain or ask to get it repaired instantly, as you used to do living at an apartment complex.

While stuff is certain to break and damage, you cannot always hire a repair person and pay him heavy fees every time he visits. So, what is the feasible solution?

Don’t worry! It is not too big! All you need to do is purchase a few tools and have a to-do kit ready at home. And remember, it’s not only about having a hammer or few removing nails. You must have these 13 essential tools to deal with minor (sometimes major) problems.

Tape measure

 

It is an indispensable tool as you need it for figuring out placement of objects, estimating material quantities, calculating floor plans, and much more. Don’t forget it!

 

 

Hammer

 

You need it for crowbar action, pounding nails, pulling nails, and tapping things into place. This simply means it is impossible to go without a hammer. A right hammer would be long and lightweight.

 

 

Flathead screwdriver

 

 

Remember, having the right size flathead matters a lot. Hence, you must have at least a set of three, i.e. small, medium and large, to handle most jobs.

 

X-shape screwdriver

 

It is also known as Philips screwdriver and is probably one of the most common found tools in any toolbox. You can buy a handle that accepts interchangeable tips and cover a wide range of screw types and sizes.

 

 

Ladder or step stool

 

Working on a paint job, want to reach the light bulb, stringing lights, changing the fixtures, or trimming the hedge,  there are endless activities which would require the aid of a ladder.

 

 

Wire stripper

 

It comes with a blade for cutting wire to the proper length and several notches. This is essential for scoring the insulation around wires of varying sizes. You can use it to pull off the extra plastic coating.

 

 

Putty knife

 

This one will be helpful for scraping dry glues and paints, and of course, for spreading putty, paste and spackle. You can keep a 1½-inch size for scraping. Plus, a 5- or 6-inch one will be sufficient to spread.

 

 

Nail set

 

When you need something for sinking nail heads below the surface of the wood, you can use the nail set to fill the hole with wood putty and sand it. Doing so, the hammer never leaves you with an ugly dent, where you were pounding.

 

Combination square

 

It is a multi-use device which can verify 90- and 45-degree angles for measuring depths, short distances, miter cuts, and it is even helpful for scribing a straight line. So, it will be highly useful in making sure that your project is done nicely.

 

Pliers

 

You will need serrated jaws of pliers to assist you with holding objects firmly. In fact, it will be helpful in pulling, pinching, and bending metal.

 

 

Power drill

 

When it comes to drilling, it implies creating holes. And you need a power drill if you wish to do it with ultimate luxury. Plus, it is not only useful to drill bits to bore holes but also can be used as a screw-head making larger projects go quickly and with fewer efforts.

 

Level

 

 While there are people who are good at eyeballing the level, however, it is never advised to work with the guesswork. A slight error can make objects look off-kilter; be careful!

 

So, get your kit ready and you are all set to fix the various problems which may come up when you own your own house. Lastly, ensure that you don’t overlook the problem for long. If the condition tends to be worst, it is must to call up a handyman for help.

Let the experienced aide handle the problem!