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DIY Must Haves
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By
Aubrey Erickson
If you’re going to do it yourself, you need the right tools. Here are my most used products!
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Power Tools
Finish Work
Odds and Ends
Power Tools
They might seem intimidating, but these power tools make at-home projects so much easier!
This baby helps you with all the finishing details and it’s really not scary! Trim? Check! Baseboards. You got it!
DEWALT - Nail Guns
Whether you are a do it yourselfer or not, you need a drill. This DEWALT is my fav—great battery life and lots of power
DEWALT Drills at Lowes.com
Clean lines every time. This saw is helpful with pretty much every project. I love mine and use it often!
DEWALT Miter Saws at Lowes.com
Finish Work
Give your projects a clean, beautiful finish with these products
Not flashy, but definitely necessary! Fill in cracks and glue on paneling using this bad boy.
Caulk Guns at Lowes.com
The finish on this paint is amazing! It looks so beautiful and professional.
Choose Your Color - Premium Paint by Joanna Gaines | Magnolia Market
Good taping makes all the difference in every project!
Blue Painters Tape at Lowes.com
If you want a smooth finish, these are it!
Valspar 9-in x 1/4-in Nap Cabinets and Doors Woven Polyester Paint Roller ...
Erase nail holes, seams, and little mistakes in a second! DAP is my favorite.
Caulk at Lowes.com
Whoops! Your nails didn’t set in all the way? Use this for a perfect finish.
Nail Set Punches at Lowes.com
If you’re not cleaning with this after you finish your work, you’re not doing it right! This makes a huge difference in the final look.
Shop-Vac 14-Gallons Shop Vacuum
Odds and Ends
The truth is that you need a good level if you want your project to turn out well. This one is simple and gets the job done.
Johnson Level Johnson Level and Tool Aluminum 48-in 3 Vial Box beam level
Measuring twice and cutting once is easy with this baby!
MILESEEY G2 Tilt Sensor, Smart Calculator, Quick Recall Memory 330-ft Indoor/outdoor Red Laser Distance Measurer with Backlit Display
