Must Have Tool Kit

Must Have Tool Kit

My name is Jamie and I’m a tool-aholic. I have a large compliment of tools for any job. Table saws, routers, jig saws, circulars saws, scroll saws, reciprocating saw jointers, biscuit joiner, lathe, a huge collection of hand tools and many (many) more. And that’s just for woodworking and home repair. You should see what I keep in my garage for my auto addiction. ( I sure hope my wife doesn’t read this post, I could be in trouble)

But for the basic home tool kit you don’t need the collection I’ve got. Here a small list of must have tools that you should buy for your first home to get started on minor repairs.

Hammer – nothing too light but you don’t need a large framing hammer.

Screw Drivers – You can buy a set fairly inexpensively but be sure it includes a large slot, small slot, #2 philips and a red (#2) and green (#1) robertson

Hand Saw (wood) – For minor repairs you don’t need a power saw. A hand saw will work for a lot of minor jobs

Hack Saw (metal) – There is always something that needs to cut

Drill – A small electric hand drill is very inexpensive. A battery drill is also OK, but if you use it very little or buy really cheap the batteries will cause you problems.

Level – even a small 6” or 12” level will help hang a picture or shelf.

Tape Measure – Very few jobs can be accomplished without one.

Caulking Gun – Every year you will find something inside and outside of the home that will need to caulked.

Plunger – When you need one it is no time to running to the store.

The above collection of tools can be bought for about $100 at most home centers. It would also be the ideal time to pick up a nice tool box to keep everything in. Perhaps a few well placed hints to your friends for the ideal home warming gift may payoff.
Jamie Woodend
Sales Representative
Remax a-b Realty Ltd Brokerage
88 Wellington Street
Stratford, Ontario, N5A 2L2
519-273-2821 ext 229 Office
519-949-0345 Cell