Tools, time and lots of patience
Once you started checking out the new living spaces you found some small things that need to be repaired. Well no more just pick up the phone and have several quotes to do the work! There very well might be a local handyman available but his schedule is full for several months. Now what!! There may be some of the projects you can do yourself, if you just knew what tools to use and where to get them.
Let’s start with identifying some of the basic tools you should keep around your house
Screwdrivers 
Pliers 
Hammer
Crescent Wrench 
Wire cutters 
Drill
These are just a few of the tools you should have • there are also many different types of saws, pipe wrenches for the plumbing projects and don’t forget the drill bits for the drill and how about screws to put things together with. You should take a little time to browse the tool aisle at the local hardware store so you know what is available.
When you begin working with any kind of tools be sure to wear the appropriate safety equipment for the job you are doing. For example if you are going to use a sander to clean up the splinters on that outdoor bench, you should wear safety glasses to keep that sawdust from getting in your eyes. Even if you are just moving things around in your yard wear gloves • it saves you from getting splinters, or burned because that pipe was laying out in the sun, or how about getting bit by that humongous spider! Ok so looking back maybe the spider wasn’t that big, but even the little ones can bite. So wear the gloves!
A few more things that should always be in your tool box;
- Duct tape this stuff is amazing for all kinds of home projects as well as crafts
- Tape measure
- Utility knife
- Ratchet with sockets
- End wrenches
- Zip ties these come in handy for tying wires, hoses etc.
- Pencil you’ll need this for almost every project, trust me
- Level
- Hack saw
- Leatherman multipurpose tool and very handy to have
- Flashlight
- WD 40 this stuff is an absolute must have in any toolbox
This is just some of the basics to get started with. As your confidence and ability improve you can add so much more in the way of tools. Soon your fix it yourself projects will turn into I can build that projects. Let me know how your tool box filling is coming along. Pssst ladies, if you don’t like the drab color of regular check out the pink selection at some of the major hardware stores. Talk to you soon
