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All time Favorite Tools for DIY
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items These are the tools that as a DIYer I cannot live without. My favorites!
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Painting tools
Household tools for everyone
Jigs
Power tools
Woodworking tools
Safety
Painting tools
My all time favorite paint brush. The handle is small so it's easy to hold and to pivot. It doesn't give me any blisters when I've been painting for too long.
2 in. Shortcut Polyester Angle Sash Brush
My favorite small paint cup. It's got a magnet on the side so you can stick your brush there while you climb up and down ladders or while you are doing something else. It's the best
16 OZ. PAINT CUP
Household tools for everyone
The BEST studfinder. I love this one because there are multiple lights so it's really accurate. The battery lasts forever too.
Franklin Sensors 710 Professional Stud Finder
Quite possibly my favorite tool ever. I use this to scrape caulk off, pry baseboards off, pull nails out, and squeeze all the paint out of my rollers. Could not live without it.
15-in-1 Painter's Tool
I love this tape measure because it has fractions written on it. It makes it so much faster and easier to be accurate.
CRAFTSMAN Tape Measure, 25 ft, Retraction Control
Jigs
They don't sell the pocket hole jig I have anymore, but this one is even better for the same price. I use pocketholes with every single furniture build and many times when I install shelving as well.
Kreg KPHJ720 Pocket-Hole Jig 720
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Because I have this, I don't need a table saw! This attaches to your circular saw and let's you rip a board all the way down in a straight line. I've used it for all my built-in projects.
Kreg KMA2685 Rip-Cut Circular Saw Guide
Power tools
We were given this set as a gift and I have loved it so much. You can do so many things with a circular saw. The impact driver and drill I use with every single project. The other tools are just a bonus that I've used a couple of times. But this is a...
ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit with 1.5 Ah Battery, 4.0 Ah Battery, and Charger
The miter saw I just bought. This is such a high quality saw, and the best price I found it for was at Ace Hardware. They even offered free delivery to my house.
DEWALT 15 amps 12 in. Corded Dual-Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw - Ace Hardware
This is the sander I have and it's so good! My dad gave it to me and he used it for a long time. I've had it for 3 years now and it's amazing. My kids can even use it! Would highly recommend.
3 Amp Corded 5 in. Variable Speed Random Orbital Sander
Woodworking tools
My favorite right angle clamps. Makes constructing buildins, bookshelves, or whatever so much simpler. You can get a perfect right angle every time.
WETOLS Corner Clamp 2pcs - 90 Degree Right Angle
I had no idea what I was missing out on before I had this. You can get glue to come out of this thing at any angle, and the cap keeps it from drying up so much better than the regular glue bottle tips. This is so amazing. I even bought one for my dad...
FastCap Glu-Bot Glue Bottle (16 Ounces)
Safety
The reviews say these might be too small, but they are perfect for my head. Comfortable and a great price too!
ProCase Noise Reduction Safety Ear Muffs, Red
I will be using this for woodworking, sanding, and painting. It's fairly comfortable and easy to put together and change the filters. So much better than one of those disposable masks. Way easier to breathe in.
Respirator Mask, Half Facepiece with Safety Glasses
Cutest safety glasses! They are really comfortable too. And it says they are anti fog. I will definitely wear these more than the standard hardware store ones.
konqkin Safety Goggles Nurses Protective Eyewear