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Homeowner Must Have Tools

You do not need to be a handyman to own tools, especially if you are a homeowner. There are several tools that are easy to use and essential for everyone who owns a home and does not have the luxury of calling a landlord or property manager to do some quick fixes. Furthermore, owning a home means constantly up keeping in order to maintain your home.

Although some tools to keep in your home are obvious, such as a hammer or screw driver, others are not. Investing in necessary tools can help you save a lot of money over having professionals come and do repairs that you can learn to do yourself. All My Sons of Omaha has compiled a list of tools below that every home owner should have readily available.

MUST HAVE'S:

  • Adjustable wrench

  • Cordless drill (15 amps)

  • Fastener assortment (screws, nails, bolts, drywall anchors)

  • Hammer

  • Level

  • Pliers

  • Screwdriver set (flathead and Phillips)

  • Tape (electrical, duct, masking, and painter's tape)

  • Tape measure

  • Utility knife

FOR HANGING, PATCHING, AND LIGHTING

  • Handsaw

  • Nails

  • Pencil

  • Putty knife

  • Sandpaper (for smoothing the patched wall)

  • Spackle or putty (best in white; you can always paint over it to match the wall)

  • Stud finder

  • Voltage tester

FOR PAINTING

  • Blue painter's tape

  • Brushes (various sizes)

  • Drop cloth

  • Ladder

  • Rollers

  • Sandpaper

  • Trays

  • Wooden stirrer

EXTRAS

  • Extension cords

  • Flashlight

  • Gloves

  • Safety glasses