I would highly recommend the things on this list if you’re a new homeowner, or DIYer. We have been in our home for 8 years and I have used remodel 2 bathrooms, 2 nursery’s, bedroom revamps using the things on this list!
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Power Tools
Hand tools
Lighting
Materials
Plumbing
PPE - Protective Personal Equipment
Power Tools
Power tools you should consider and I personally use for all our DIY and maintenance work around the house
Best Value Started Kit for projects around the house
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 6-Tool Combo Kit with Compact Battery, 4.0 Ah Battery, and Charger PCL1600K2
One of my most used tools for trim and other projects
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 18-Gauge Brad Nailer Kit with 2.0 Ah Compact Battery and Charger P321-PSK005
Great compact Combo drill and driver
Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Subcompact Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit w/2 Batteries and Bag (2-Tool) 3494-22
Essentials for the Home Pro
Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Combo Kit (4-Tool) with 2-Batteries, 1-Charger and Tool Bag 3693-24CX
Great value set
DEWALT Black and Gold Twist Drill Bit Set (21-Piece) DWA1181
Nice quality set
Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty Alloy Steel Screw Driver Drill Bit Set (40-Piece) 48-32-4022
Wet/dry vac is another high use item. Cleaning cars and car seats, your garage, your work areas, cleaning up water
RIDGID 6 Gal. 3.5 Peak HP NXT Shop Vacuum Wet Dry Vac with General Debris Filter, Locking Hose and Attachments HD06001 HD06001
Affordable and still great quality
RYOBI 14 Amp Corded 10 in. Compound Miter Saw with LED Cutline Indicator TS1346
Hand tools
Basic set of tools that I own and use weekly if not daily around the house
Great for putting furniture together fixing a bicycle tightening up nuts and bolts
Husky 24-Piece SAE/Metric 3/8 in. Drive Ratchet and Socket Set with Case H3D24PCSWS
Putting furniture together you will need these at some point
Steelman SAE / Metric Long Arm Ball End Hex Key Wrench Set (26-Piece) 41938
Great all around hammer
Husky 20 oz. Fiberglass Rip Claw Hammer N-G20SHK
Great for a softer hit and not damaging your project
Stanley 16 oz. Rubber Mallet STHT56144
High use item around the home
Stanley Compact Folding Utility Knife STHT10520 - The Home Depot
Great set for some light wood working. Doors and more
Stanley Wood Chisel Set (3-Piece) STHT16727
Great tape measure and a great price
Crescent Lufkin 1 in. x 25 ft. Power Return Engineer's Tape Measure PHV1425DN
A little bit on the high end for a caulk gun but this is an every project use. I really like the quality of this one over a 5 dollar one. This is used for almost every little job or big job around your house. Tubs and shower silicone, trim repair and...
Husky 10 oz. Heavy-Duty High Leverage Drip Free Caulk Gun 19PT0902
Small level is great for hanging pictures or other smaller things on your walls
Empire 9 in. Torpedo Level 587-24
A 24inch is personally my most used level doing a wall moulding project, or something else that involves a larger object you want level.
Stanley 24 in. Non-Magnetic High Impact ABS Line/Surface Level 42-468
Must have for marking your cuts
Empire 7 in. Laser Etched Aluminum Rafter Square e2994
This laser level can take your jobs to the next level with very good accuracy for laying out a job perfectly
Bosch 50 ft. Dual Power Battery Red Beam Self-Leveling Cross-Line Laser Level and Compact Tripod with Extendable Height GLL50-20+BT150
Life saver for cutting large sheets of plywood
Empire 48 in. Drywall T-Square 410-48
Important to know your stud locations when hanging things on the wall
RYOBI Whole Stud Finder ESF5002
To carry all your brand new tools
Husky 24 in. 16 Pocket Zippered Tool Bag HD60024-TH
Around a 6 foot ladder is very useful painting changing lights and light fixtures
Gorilla Ladders 5.5 ft. Aluminum Dual Platform Heavy-Duty Ladder with Project Bucket(10 ft. Reach), 300 lb. Capacity Type IA Duty Rating GLX-5B
Checking outlets voltage and a tester to ensure power is off before any repairs or replacement
Klein Tools Premium Non-Contact Voltage and GFCI Receptacle Electrical Test Kit RT250KIT
Lighting
Flash lights and work lights are essential
Milwaukee 300 Lumens LED Magnetic Flood Light 2108
Very important to have a flashlight for your home
Husky 1200 Lumens Rechargeable LED Tactical Compact Flashlight (2-Pack) PVL-FLT-0036
Very nice light for using under a sink cabinet, attic, basement or other dark areas you are doing repairs or maintenance
RYOBI USB Lithium Flip Light Kit with USB Lithium 2.0Ah Rechargable Battery FVL52K-FVB02
great for low light areas and work
Husky 1000 Lumens LED Portable Work Light LG302C-10W1
Materials
Basics you should always have
The best electrical tape they make
Scotch Super 33+ 3/4 in. x 66 ft. Vinyl Electrical Tape, Black (3-Pack) 6132-BA-3PK-6
My personal favorite wood glue
Titebond III 16 oz. Ultimate Wood Glue 1414
My opinion as the best duct tape
Gorilla 10 yds. Black Duct Tape 105631
I am a fan of high use/ multi use items like a 5 gallon bucket. Seems simple but there’s 100 things you can do with a 5 gallon bucket. Carrying tools, catching leaks, mixing paint, mixing concrete, watering plants, holding materials - grass seed, dir...
The Home Depot 5 Gallon Orange Homer Bucket 05GLHD2
Plumbing
Having these plumbing tools can save you 1000s for simple drain clogs and small repairs on your home plumbing
Great for kitchen sinks, bathroom sinks and tubs. This will save you a call to a plumber that can be very costly
Husky 25 ft. Power Drum Drain Snake Drill-Operated Auger for Sink, Tub and Shower Clogs 410-185-0111
For toilet clogs that a plunger isn’t clearing or your child throws a wash cloth in and flushes it. Very specific I know 😄
Husky 3 ft. Toilet Drain Snake Auger for Clog Removal 410-187-0111
Great for draining a pool, a flooded basement or yard. Temporary replacement for a sub pump pit
Everbilt 1/6 HP Plastic Submersible Utility Pump SUP54-HD
Changing out drains in a sink or tub this is a life saver
Husky Double Ended Tub Drain Wrench 16PL0128
Very helpful in faucet fixture replacements
RIDGID EZ Change Plumbing Wrench Faucet Installation and Removal Tool 56988
The best thread tape they make
Blue Monster 1/2 in. x 1429 in. PTFE Thread Seal Tape 70885
PPE - Protective Personal Equipment
Always stay safe doing your home maintenance and projects below is my recommendations
Protective gear is important for almost everything you do.
Husky Clear Indoor/Outdoor Anti Fog High Impact Resistant Full Frame Safety Glasses EP6110
Very important to understand all gloves are not the same. Check the cut level and compare it to what you’re doing. I prefer always wearing a higher cut resistant glove
Milwaukee Large High Dexterity Cut 4 Resistant Nitrile Dipped Outdoor & Work Gloves 48-73-7142
Great for shoveling snow, working outside in cold conditions
FIRM GRIP Extra Large Winter Cowhide Leather Work Gloves 56728-24
Great for painting, staining, cleaning etc
HDX Pop-N-Go Black Disposable Heavy Duty Nitrile Gloves, Size Large (40-Count) 104813700
