How to Put Together the Perfect Home Tool Kit
Get a fix on that leaky faucet and the door with the broken hinge by using the perfect home tool kit.
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You Will Need
- A claw hammer
- 2 adjustable wrenches
- An L-shaped, six-sided wrench
- A set of screwdrivers
- A staple gun
- Clamping and locking pliers
- A tape measure
- A combination square
- A torpedo level
- A handsaw or handheld circular saw
- A utility knife
- A cordless drill
- A glass cutter
- A stud finder
- A flashlight
- A pry bar
- Gloves
- Safety goggles
- A tool box or plastic bin
Steps
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Step 1
Purchase quality
Purchase quality tools. Although they may cost more, they are a good investment in the long run.
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Buy tools gradually. Don't break the bank by buying everything at once.
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Step 2
Buy fastening tools
Buy fastening tools, including a claw hammer; adjustable wrenches; an L-shaped, six-sided wrench; a set of screwdrivers; a staple gun; and clamping and locking pliers.
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Two adjustable wrenches are handy when loosening a fastener or valve. One wrench turns in the opposite direction of the other.
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Step 3
Select measuring tools
Select measuring tools, including a tape measure, a combination square, and a torpedo level.
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Step 4
Include cutting and drilling tools
Include a handsaw or handheld circular saw, a utility knife, a cordless drill, and a glass cutter for projects that require cutting and drilling.
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Step 5
Don't forget the basics
Make sure you have such basics as a stud finder, flashlight, pry bar, gloves, and safety goggles. These are among the most commonly used toolbox items.
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Step 6
Keep your tools organized and stored safely
Store the tools in one spot so you can always find them when you need them. Invest in a container to hold them, whether an expensive tool box or a plastic bin.
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The circular saw was invented by a Shaker woman named Tabitha Babbit in 1810.
