Whenever I complete a home improvement project I always put my toolbox back where it belongs right away. Unfortunately, it is not the most convenient place and I have to reach below the ironing board and squat uncomfortably to get into it. I can't see very well and have to reach around all kinds of junk to get to my tools. Home repair would be a lot easier if I could reach my toolbox easier.
If your toolbox is full of things you need for fixing up your house then your life can be a lot easier. Here is a list of some of the most used tools and if you have these you will be ready to go with almost any project.
For starters remember that your toolbox itself is a key part of having a home repair kit that is ready to go and easy to use. Make sure that you have a toolbox that will hold everything you need and keep things in place. If you have a lot of tools then make sure they each have their own spot so you don't have to dig through them over and over to find what you need.
A home repair manual can be something that will help you out often. You can find one online or you can check out your local bookstore for something handy. This will go over the basics and help you solve most minor problems around your house. You want to find one that will have good pictures and lots of detailed information.
A hammer is used for driving in nails and for breaking things down. Usually this is a handle and a head together in one piece. You can also get specialty hammers such as a framing hammer, upholstery hammer, ball-peen hammer, rubber mallet, wooden mallet, and a sledgehammer.
A screwdriver is used to tighten or loosen up screws. Usually a hand-held screw driver will be enough for your basic needs. You can get them in lots of sizes and shapes and many have different heads that change so you can work on different types of screws. You should always have a Phillips screwdriver which is basic and you may want to consider buying a PoziDriv, Roberston, crosspoint, Torx, or Hex screwdriver as well.
Pliers are important to help you grip and give you leverage. You can also use pliers for other functions. There are pliers that pinch off materials, pliers that grip things and a variety of shapes. There are flat nose pliers, round nose pliers, and needle nose pliers. Usually gripping pliers are the most common type of pliers. You definitely need to make sure that this is in your toolbox.
A tape measure will help you measure things and can be made of a wide variety of materials. You can have one made of cloth, ribbon, or even metal. You need one to measure things around your house and for any projects you maybe working on.
