Home is where the heart is, but it should also be where a lot of other vital things are kept. Even if being prepared isn’t your strong suit, there are a few basic essentials that every successful household should have. Here are products that everyone should have at home—or at least intend on having in the near future—from vital cleaning supplies to must-have kitchen equipment and beyond.
When you first become a homeowner, a little investment in home hardware can help you with basic tasks like putting furniture together. As new tasks occur and your skill level rises, you can continue to add to your collection. Continue reading to learn more about the best tools for your home tool kit, which range from basic to expert.
- Screwdriver Set
Screwdrivers can be used to tighten cabinet hardware, install light switches, and open paint cans, among other things. Five slotted screwdrivers in typical sizes are included in this 10-piece kit.
- Tape Measure
Keep a tape measure on hand to measure everything from the area of a wall to the thickness of lumber at a home improvement store. A tape measure is 25 feet long and can measure both long and short distances.
- Toolbox
Store your bolts, screwdrivers, and other tools in a portable toolbox. This large-capacity box has a removable inner tray and a convenient carrying handle.
- Hammer
For pounding nails into wood, a 16-ounce smooth-faced claw hammer has a good balance of heaviness and adaptability. The curved claw comes in handy for picking out those unavoidably twisted nails. This tough model has a shock-absorbing fiberglass handle.
- Duct Tape
This adhesive tape sticks to just about anything and is great for fast fixes around the house. It has a thicker woven backing than most rolls, yet it’s easy to cut to your chosen length. It can be used to fix ripped tarps, broken buckets, and more.
- Flashlight
You won’t have to go shopping for fresh batteries the next time the power goes out with this rechargeable flashlight. This powerful light emits 900 lumens and has five modes to accommodate different levels of darkness.
- Set of Pliers
Straighten bent power cable plugs, replace old showerheads, cut wire, and get a good grip on just about anything with them. Tongue-and-groove, diagonal-cutting, long-nose, and slip-joint pliers are included in this well-made package.
An extensive inventory of equipment, fixtures, devices, and tools used to repair or create an object or structure is included in a hardware items list. As new tasks occur and your skill level rises, you can continue to add to your collection. Continue reading to learn more about the best tools for your home tool kit, which range from basic to expert.
