Essential Tools for the Homeowner

I am sure you did not start out with a pink tool chest like I did!  I have since expanded and here are some ideas to make your life easier at home.

Homeowner toolkit essentials:

• Allen wrench l Ball-end Allen wrenches
• Box wrench l Brads, bolts, screws, nails, and spikes, various sizes
• Channel-lock pliers (water pump pliers)l Cordless drill/screwdriver
• Curved claw hammer l Digging spade
• Duct tape l Extendable-handle rake
• Glue gun l Hoe l Level (2-inch with aluminum housing) l Locking long-nose pliers l Lopper
• Magnetic tack hammer
• Needle-nose pliers l Open-end wrench
• Pipe wrenches l Portable tool box
• Pruning shears l Pry bar
• Pump water vacuum (wet/dry vac)
• Saw l Screwdrivers, Phillips and flathead
• Socket wrench with a ratchet handle
• Shears with stainless steel blades
• Sheet metal screws l Sledge hammer
• Spray lubricant l Staple gun
• Strap wrench l Tape measure
• Torx screwdrivers l Trowel
• Utility knife with a retractable blade
• Wire cutters l Work flashlight