I got tired of waiting on people. Tired of paying for simple fixes. Tired of being told “just call someone.” So I learned how to do it myself. This is my no-BS list of tools and resources that helped me stop feeling stuck and start handling things on...
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The “Handle It Myself” Basics
Learn It Once, Know It Forever
The “Handle It Myself” Basics
Once you own these, you stop asking ‘who can fix this?
This is super easy to use and cost friendly
ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit with (1) 1.5 Ah Battery and Charger
Your gonna need a variety of crazy sizes! Spend a bit extra for a larger set
CRAFTSMAN 18-Piece Multi-bit Variety Pack Screwdriver Set CMHT68002 at ...
Try and find the one with the level lock include and save your sanity!
STANLEY LeverLock 25 ft. LX 1 in. W Compact Tape Measure 1 pk
Get these in a all different sizes and be paitent with the drying time
Drywall Patches at Lowes.com
I'm still trying to master this caulking thing. Less is more in this diy
The Home Depot
This = less small pin looking holes in your wall!!
Stud Finders
Opens, cuts, fixes—this gets used way more than expected
Utility Knives
One tool, multiple uses. Keep it simple
Crescent Metric and SAE Adjustable Wrench 8 in. L 1 pc
If you have a drill, you NEED this
Drill Bit Combination Sets
Because somehow everything breaks in bad lighting
Harbor Freight
One of those things you’ll wish you had sooner.
Extension Power Cords
Learn It Once, Know It Forever
You don’t need to know everything—you just need to stop thinking you can’t learn.
