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Homeowner DIY projects and tools
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items I’m in a stage where I’m learning to use tools to make my house the home I love. And it’s SO MUCH FUN!
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I own and love
One of the first tools I started learning how to use is the drill (and I’m still figuring it out a bit). I’ve done some gorgeous board and batten work in our hallway… but of course it’s useful for things like curtains and cabinet making (my next big ...
Milwaukee - Drills
This is a great beginner tool for a lot of projects! If you need a straight line on a piece of plywood, add a track
M18 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw (Tool-Only)
If you don’t have a table saw, but you have a circular saw, then this is so useful for getting that perfect cut!
Kreg 50 in. Accu-Cut Aluminum Circular Saw Track KMA2700
I have the cheaper version of this, but I wish I had gotten this one with the clamp. Making pocket holes is so easy and satisfying, so I love this!
Kreg Pocket-hole Jig 520pro
I’ve used this for soooo many projects!
M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Belt Sander (Tool- ...
Such a simple tool, but I use it so often. One day I’ll move on to a light level since most projects utilize more space, but this works well for cheap
Empire 9 in. True Blue Professional Torpedo Level EM81.9
This is great for stripping down sheets of plywood
FOAMULAR NGX F-250 2 in. x 4 ft. x 8 ft. SSE R-10 XPS Rigid Foam Board ...
Planning to buy 😍
These are going to be great for my next project— cabinet making!
Lowe's Home Improvement
100% this is on our list to purchase someday… maybe if I keep going with my house projects!
Milwaukee M18 FUEL ONE-KEY 18- volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 8-1/4 in. Table Saw Kit W/(1) 12.0Ah Battery & Rapid Charger 2736-21HD
I created some really inexpensive and somewhat weak versions of this for our garden this past year and they worked great for our vine plants, but really did need to be sturdier. I want to try these next
Costway 7.5 ft. Metal Garden Arch Trellis Outdoor Plant Support Archway for Climbing Vine Flower J9D4-A076
I am so excited to eventually add this to my tool selection because it’s going to be so useful for trim and wainscoting work
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Gen II ...
I love a good IKEA bookcase reno, but I want to include these on top of regular cabinets in our dining room one day. Perfect
BILLY Bookcase with glass doors, dark blue, 31 1/2x11 3/4x79 1/2"
Design fun
These look so fun and I can just imagine them on our steps 😍
Modern Yellow Non-Slip Washable Stair Treads Rugs, Dijital Print Step Mats, Pet Friendly Stair Treads
When we eventually update our dining room I think I want these. They’re so fun and functional
Shelf Bracket with Double Curtain rod holder, SOLD INDIVIDUALLY, Shelf and Curtain Hook, Drapery Hardware, Curtain Rod and Finial
I haven’t figured out exactly how I want to use this, but I think it would look great in the playroom part of the basement
Removable Wallpaper Scandinavian Wallpaper Plants Wallpaper Peel and Stick Wallpaper Wall Paper - A895
I’m married to a man, I have 3 boy children, and 2 boy dogs. This is one of my favorite gifts I’ve ever been given
A lot of boys in here., Closing Gift, Funny Door mat, New home gift, Wedding gift - 21