Introduction
You have some maintenance that needs to be done and you wonder whether to hire a contractor or DIY. According to Handy, the latter option can save you plenty of cash and when you get a hang of it, you can get yourself involved in interesting DIY projects to spend your time during self-quarantine. Here are the essential tools you should own to create DIY projects.
The Tools
1. Hammer – Nails would do you no good without a hammer. A clawed hammer allows you to pry out nails and drive them into planks and structures whenever you need to. You can also use it to bring down plaster walls or to bang framing lumber into the right place. Whether you are new to DIY-ing or a veteran, you can’t go wrong with a 16-ounce hammer. They are versatile and you can use them for both heavy-duty jobs or delicate tasks like hanging paintings or other types of art.
2. Screwdrivers – Screws hold the modern society, literally. They hold your doorknob to your door. They hold the door to a beam with hinges. They also hold together most of your furniture and electronic devices. Hence, screwdrivers are absolutely essential for DIY repairs and pet projects. Flatheads and star head screws are the most common kind you would encounter. A good set of screwdrivers costs less than $20 and you can easily buy it online or at any hardware store.
3. Adjustable Wrench – Things that aren’t connected with screws are usually connected with their bigger and stronger cousins: nuts and bolts. To tighten or loosen up nuts and bolts of different sizes, you need an adjustable wrench. You can easily alter its size and take care of nuts of various sizes. However, it is recommended that you buy two adjustable wrenches, a small one with a 6-inch handle and a larger one with a 10-inch handle. They wouldn’t cost you more than $20 and if you can spot a good deal you can also grab a three-piece set at that price.
4. Utility Knife – When you are involved in DIY projects, you need to unbox a lot of packages and trim a lot of light and thin materials. Scissors don’t allow you to do that job efficiently. A utility knife is a much better alternative and is a safe option since the blade is hidden inside the handle when you aren’t using it. You can also use it for light tasks like shaving a little bit of wood and to make notches on hard surfaces.
5. Pliers – You need to grab and pull plenty of things when you are doing a DIY job. Unfortunately, human fingers aren’t strong enough for most of those tasks and hence you need a plier.
Conclusion
Handy suggests that you buy all of these tools to get quickly started with your DIY projects. Some other essential tools that may help you in DIY repairs and projects may be a powerful flashlight, tape measure, and an electric drill.
