{"id":124,"date":"2016-11-19T22:25:23","date_gmt":"2016-11-19T22:25:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/morty-content-production.herokuapp.com\/?p=124"},"modified":"2023-09-17T13:45:22","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T18:45:22","slug":"homeowners-toolbox-20-tools-everyone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.morty.com\/resources\/home-improvement\/homeowners-toolbox-20-tools-everyone","title":{"rendered":"Homeowner\u2019s Toolbox: 20 Tools Every Homeowner Should Have"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/\">Houzz<\/a>&nbsp;is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need to improve their homes from start to finish. From decorating a room to building a custom home,&nbsp;Houzz&nbsp;connects millions of homeowners, home design enthusiasts and home improvement professionals across the country and around the world.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Love tools? Need to stock a basic toolbox? Here are the top twenty necessary items to get your small project done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(How many do you have?)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: Philips Screwdriver<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A Philips or X-shape screwdriver is probably one of the most common tools in any toolbox. Get a screwdriver handle that accepts interchangeable tips, and you can cover a wide range of screw types and sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: Flathead Screwdriver<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A flathead or straight screwdriver is invaluable. Most light switch plates use straight screws, for example. Having the right size flathead can make a difference. So start with at least a set of three (small, medium and large) to be able to handle most jobs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: Tape Measure<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Your tape measure is indispensable for estimating material quantities, figuring out placement of objects, and calculating floor plans and furniture sizes. 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You can then fill the hole with wood putty, sand it down, and make the nail disappear. Your hammer never has to make an ugly dent in the surface you are pounding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9: Combination Square<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This multi use tool can verify 90- and 45-degree angles for miter cuts. Use it to measure depths and short distances. Combination squares are great for scribing a straight line. A combination square also has a vial to make sure your project is level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10: Pliers <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/morty-cms-production.s3.amazonaws.com\/images\/Tools4.width-800.jpg\" alt=\"tools\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The serrated jaws of pliers assist with holding objects firmly, as well as with pulling, pinching or bending metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#11: Adjustable Crescent Wrench<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a screw built into the head of this wrench. Turning it adjusts the size of the opening, so that it fits onto most any hexagonal nut. Turning a nut with pliers just strips the edges, making it harder to get a good grip when tightening or loosening it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#12: Wire Stripper<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A wire stripper has a blade for cutting wire to the proper length. Wire strippers also have notches for scoring the insulation around wires of varying sizes. To make electrical connections, you&#8217;ll need to score the plastic insulation around a wire, then pull it off. A wire stripper makes the job easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#13: Hex Key Tool or Allen Key&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Some screws, especially bicycles and assemble-it-yourself furniture for which a flush screw is necessary, use hexagonal sockets. Multiple hex key sizes can be purchased separately. The leverage on these is better. But a jackknife-style provides everything you need in one tool. Your call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#14: Power Drill<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/morty-cms-production.s3.amazonaws.com\/images\/Tools5.width-800.jpg\" alt=\"tools\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A power drill is the ultimate luxury when tired hands have turned too many screws. Just be careful to stop when the fastener is tight. You don&#8217;t want strip the screw head. Don&#8217;t skimp on your drill \u2014 you will appreciate having a lot of power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#15: Electrical<strong> <\/strong>cord<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>A rugged, well-insulated indoor-outdoor power cord will help you extend the limited cord of your tools to your job site. They&#8217;re good for yard work, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#16: C-Clamp <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool can hold pieces of wood, metal, or plastic together when you need to glue, saw, or file them. Use a thin shim between the clamp and the object  so the clamp doesn&#8217;t mar the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#17: Flashlight<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Necessary repairs can happen in dark, cramped spaces, and when the power is out. Plus, everyone loves to help by holding the flashlight for you. Flashlights don&#8217;t work without batteries, so have extras on hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#18: Ladder or Step Stool<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Painting. Reaching the light bulb. Trimming the hedges. Stringing lights. Getting into the attic. You aren&#8217;t ten-feet tall. Many activities require  a ladder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#19: Broom and Dustpan<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/morty-cms-production.s3.amazonaws.com\/images\/Tools6.width-800.jpg\" alt=\"tools\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When projects get messy, save your household broom from harsh debris by having a dedicated toolkit set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">#20: Music<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Every job is made easier with music or talk radio. This is why hardware stores sell radios.  A more rugged source of tunes means when you drop your hammer on it, you just pick it up and get back to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photo credits:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.houzz.com\/user\/susanstieglitz\">Susan Stieglitz<\/a>, original photo on Houzz<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Houzz&nbsp;is the leading platform for home remodeling and design, providing people with everything they need&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4228,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"series":[],"class_list":["post-124","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-home-improvement"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>20 Tools Every Homeowner Should Have | Morty Resources<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you ready to get your hands dirty? 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