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Tool Suggestions for New Homeowners

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If you have just moved in and are making your house your home, or you are completing some overdue chores, having the correct tools is the key to successful projects.

 

Whether it's hanging a picture, painting, changing an electrical fitting or even removing the U-bend to unclog a slow drain, the list below has you covered!



Must-have Tools

FOR STARTERS 

Hammer, ratcheting screwdriver set, tape measure, level, pliers and stud finder

PAINTING ADDS

Roller frame(s) and tray(s), two or three good quality brushes of different sizes, spackle knife & sanding sponge

FOR THE MORE AMBITIOUS

Pliers, Voltage Tester, Wire cutter, Wrench

Consider adding an 18v drill driver kit

HANDY CONSUMABLES

Painters caulk, caulk gun, painter's plastic sheeting

Assorted screws, nails, picture hooks

Electrical tape, painters tape

Assorted wire nuts, silicon plumbing tape


Nice-to-have tools

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