Every homeowner knows that it is important to have
a selection of common tools on hand to complete daily tasks in and around the
house, and a homeowner tool kit puts all the essentials within reach. Whether
it is fixing a leaking kitchen faucet, installing window blinds or adding a headlight
to your son’s bicycle, a handy set of tools is a must-have.
Dillan, our Customer Sales Representative in the Handy Tools Department suggests that for the new or novice homeowner, there are many
purchases and upgrades to consider when it comes to spending your money on
improving and maintaining your house. "One of the first things you should do as
a new homeowner is to get a well-stocked tool kit. Purchasing good, essential
tools early on is a smart investment that will pay off dividends in terms of
time and money," he reiterates.
Rayneau carries a wide selection of handy homeowner tools to help you complete any project.
Here’s a rundown of some basic tools that you’ll
probably want to have handy.
Cordless Drill: Number one on our list is a cordless drill.
With this tool, you will save a lot of time and frustration with your
projects. Trying to sink a screw into wood by hand is tedious and
tiring. The convenience of wireless electric power makes quick work of
lots of small projects. Invest in both a good-quality drill and good-quality
drill bit sets. We do recommend that you purchase nothing smaller than a 14
volt set, though. The smaller voltage drills have less torque and tend to
run out of power sooner.
Shop: 1/2" Cordless Hammer Driver Drill
Makita DHP458Z
Here are
the other recommended tools in no particular order….You’ll want to have some
simple hand tools around, the first of which would be a hammer.
Hammer:
Find a hammer that has a comfortable grip. Vibration-dampening coatings
on the grip can also come in handy. Since you’ll probably utilize your hammer
for the occasional demolition in addition to pounding nails, choose a model
with a straight or “rip” claw in lieu of a curved claw. Make sure the head of
the hammer is smooth (as opposed to dimpled or checkered) to avoid surface
damage and nail slippage.
Shop:Mintcraft TPL 16C Claw
Hammer Steel, 16-Ounce
Screwdrivers: Invest in a good-quality mixed set that
includes a variety of flat head and Phillips head sizes. Magnetic heads come in
handy, but be sure to have a pouch or Ziploc bag on hand to keep up with them
if your set doesn’t include storage. Some people prefer to use screwdriver bits
with their cordless electric drills to make things push-button simple, but it’s
important to keep a couple of simple metal screwdrivers in your collection.
Shop:Mintcraft SD-Set-7 Screwdriver
Set, 10-piece
Pliers:
Pliers are essential for holding tiny objects firmly when you need to
manipulate them. With enough torque applied, they can pull, pinch or bend metal
into shape as well. Make sure you get a good set including long-nose pliers,
combination pliers, and locking pliers to cover your needs. Once you’re more
comfortable with repairs, you’ll probably want a wire stripper as part of your
pliers set to help with electrical projects.
Shop: Stanley 84-034
8-Inch Bi-Material Groove Joint Pliers
Wrenches:
At the very least, you’ll need a few adjustable wrenches in different
sizes. They can manipulate hex nuts and bolts, which is invaluable when it
comes to home repair and assembly. Combination wrenches will cover the gaps
they can’t reach. As you grow more comfortable with your wrenches, expand to a
ratchet and socket set to make bolt manipulation quicker.
Shop: Mintcraft
JL149103L 10-Inch Adjustable Wrench Vinyl Coated Handle - Carded
Measuring Tape:
Whether you’re planning to replace an installed appliance such as a wall
oven or looking to upgrade an entire room, a tape measure is an especially
invaluable tool. Pick up an easy-locking ¾-inch-wide model to start. Skinnier
tape measures may fall out of place, and fatter ones can be overkill. As time
goes on, you may want to add a smaller, pocket-size model to take with you on
shopping trips.
Shop: Stanley 30-454 25-by-1-Inch Stanley Tape
Rule
Level:
These hand-sized tools are must-haves for tasks varying from installing
new kitchen cabinets to simply hanging a new picture frame. While there are
several types available, low-tech analog models with a floating bubble are
quite accurate and inexpensive.
Shop: Stanley 42-240 24-Inch Professional I-Beam
Level
Utility Knife:
A high-quality utility knife does everything from opening heavily taped
bags and boxes. A comfortable feeling utility knife is also good to have.
You know how hard it can be to open some of those packages wrapped in that
hard, clear plastic. Besides, you’ll find it necessary if you need to
trim drywall,cut away carpet edges, scrape away resin or paint that may keep a
window stuck,or even sharpen your carpenter pencil! Some of these knives
store extra blades in the handle, so you’ve always got spare blades when you
need one.
Shop: Mintcraft Knife Utility Retract 6-1/4in
Hand Saw: Less
intimidating than a power saw and faster to set up, this handsaw is good for
trimming lumber or molding stock because it cuts on the pull and push strokes. The
image of a fine handsaw has long been the emblem of a craftsman at work. A good
general purpose handsaw is useful for trimming branches off your tree or
cutting lumber for a project around the house.
Shop: Stanley Consumer Tools 15-335 20-Inch
Short-Cut Handsaw
Flashlight: Necessary repairs can happen in dark, cramped
spaces and even when the power is out. While smartphone camera “flashlights” work in a pinch, you'll need a sturdy flashlight on hand that doesn’t depend on whether you remembered to plug up your phone. If your lights go out unexpectedly or you need powerful light that helps you probe around when you hear noises in the middle of the night, a trusty LED flashlight cannot be beat.
Shop: Power Zone Flashlight
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