Even if you have a handyman on speed dial, having a basic set of tools in your home is always a good idea.
Take stock of your current tools. If you just purchased your first home or don’t consider yourself very handy, you may find you don’t have sufficient tools to start with. It can be overwhelming when you see hundreds of tools on display in hardware stores, but you really need only a few basic ones in your toolbox.
- Hammer
- Rubber Hammer or Mallet – Great for tapping together self-assembled furniture.
- Tape Measure – Generally, a 25ft one should be fine.
- Staple Gun – Comes in handy for tacking down loose upholstery.
- Level
- Utility Knife
- Scissors
- Safety Glasses
- Flashlight – Carry an extra set of batteries.
- Putty Knife
- Sandpaper
- Screwdrivers – Both Flat and Phillips
- Drill – Include screwdriver bits.
- Tape – Duct tape, electrical, and packing tape.
- Pliers
- Ice Pick or Awl – Can open some locked doors.
- Wrenches
- Nails and Screws – Assorted
If you’re still overwhelmed, you can always just pick up a ready-made kit, such as
Stanley 94-248 65-Piece General Homeowner’s Tool Set
If you’d like to add some handyman/woman advice to this post, please feel free to leave it in the comments below. And if you have any questions about selling or buying a home in metro Albuquerque, be sure to contact me today!
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