Sadly, as much as you may try to avoid it, there will be times when you’ll have to carry out some DIY work around your home.
As a result, although you may not need to stock the latest and greatest power tools, there are several essential tools that you’ll need around the home.
Here are a few of the essentials you won’t be able to live without.
- Hammer
Simple, versatile and often cheap, a hammer can be used for many jobs around the home, for straightening things out to helping put pictures up for decorations. Plus, you can select a type of hammer to suit your needs. Wooden handled hammers are the traditional form, and these remain lightweight and comfortable. However, for larger tasks in need of a bit more power, the newer rubber style grip may be more appropriate, as this provides more weight and power.
- Adjustable Wrench
Got a small drip, something that needs tightening, or a radiator to bleed? Then an adjustable wrench or spanner is perfect for the task at hand. In days gone by, many people would buy wrench sets for every possible task around the home, but an adjustable wrench is cheap, functional and allows you to take on any problem. Plus, by having a drawer full of wrenches in one tool, you can save valuable space.
- Screwdriver Set
From building flatpack furniture to assembling purchases and disassembling things to move around the home, screwdriver sets are perfect. Make sure your selection includes a range of different heads, such as phillips-head, flat-head, etc. If you’re looking to save on space, you can buy a multi-bit screwdriver set where you have one body and multiple and interchangeable heads. If you don’t like the idea of manually removing screws, then you could consider a battery powered screwdriver. The opportunities are endless and they’re all available from online providers.
- Needle Nose Pliers
Has something gone wrong while you’ve put a nail into a wall? Or do you need help removing something from a tight space? Needle nose pliers are the perfect tool to help you. The thing with pliers is that you never realise you need them until you make a mistake or spot a problem, and then you need to stop mid-task. Prepare yourself in advance by adding some to your toolkit.
With these simple and cost-effective tools, you should be able to take on any minor DIY job around the home.
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