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Home renovation tools and tips for those starting out

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Home renovations are hard and I totally get it. I wanted to prepare a list of the items one might need if they were getting started on one room or multiple. The list includes construction supplies for building out certain spaces, a variety of materia...
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Bathroom

If you are starting from scratch or just renovating parts of your bathroom, this list should provide you with enough information to get started on your renovation journey!

 
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Basic power tools help make the job go faster
DEWALT: Combo Kits
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Buy or rent one
Tile Saws - The Home Depot
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ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Brushless Cordless 4-1/2 in. Circular Saw ...
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The parts and pieces but you need the tool
Lash Tile Leveling
 
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Tile leveling kit tool
LASH® Tile Leveling System - QEP
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Great for the intricate details
Shop Tile Nippers - The Home Depot
 
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Marking the tile
Grease Pencil
 
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Easiest kit to use
HYDRO-BLOK
 
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Another easy to use kit
Schluter - The Home Depot
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Make sure you read the manufacturers recommendations for thin set
Trowel - The Home Depot
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Thin set for tiling which you cannot do without
Thin-set mortar - Tile Mortar - The Home Depot
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Pick a color to match your preference
Grout - The Home Depot
 
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Invest in these!
The Home Depot 5 Gallon Orange Homer Bucket 05GLHD2
 
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This is our preference to a mixer for the grout.
Mixers & Paddles - Tile ProSource
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This is personal preference, but ideally ceramic
Shower - Tile - The Home Depot
 
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Shower faucet sets if you need it
Shower Faucets - The Home Depot
 
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A bathroom vanity
Bathroom Vanities - The Home Depot
 
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Pick your preference in shape, height, and price range.
Toilets - The Home Depot
 
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Far superior than what comes in the toilet box
Toilet Seals - The Home Depot
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Find the best bathtub that fits your space
Bathtubs - The Home Depot
 
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Bathroom fan
Light - Bathroom Exhaust Fans - The Home Depot
 
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For putting grout into the tiles once they are placed
Tile Trowels & Floats from Better Tools
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For cleaning up the grout
Grout Sponges - The Home Depot
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Light up vanity mirrors are cool and you can skip the vanity light
Vanity Mirrors - The Home Depot
 
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Great paint, good coverage
Paint - Lowe's
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paint brushes for the trim and small areas
Paint Brushes - The Home Depot
 
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¼" nap leaves a nice smooth texture
Wooster Rollers - Wooster Brush Company
 
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Paint can opener
Paint Can Openers - Wholesale Pricing - Paint Supply
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Very good tape. Buy in bulk, it disappears quickly!
Painter's Tape - The Home Depot
 
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Paint tray with liners
Paint Trays and Liners - The Home Depot
 
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Hand bucket for no drips
HANDY 1 Qt. Red Paint Bucket 2500 - The Home Depot
 
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Make sure to verify 1 hole or 3 with your vanity
Bathroom Sink Faucets - The Home Depot
 
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Sink plumbing
Sink Kit - Plumbing - The Home Depot
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Office

This list is for anyone looking to transform their blank office space into a productive business machine!

 
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HDMI optical audio cable for hooking up your tv to your computer
8K HDMI Fiber Optic Cable 35ft, 4K120
 
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I really enjoy my standup desk
Height Adjustable Standing Desks
 
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A comfy office chair is a must!
Office Chair
 
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Cord cover in case they cross a walking path
Kable Kontrol 6ft Floor Cord Cover - Black
 
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Great cord cover for a small cord. Make sure to measure the cord space and length needed.
6.5FT Floor Cable Cover, Electrical Cord
 
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I like this for the flexibility if the cord climbs walls like the baseboards.
8.2Ft PVC Cord Cover for Floor Wires
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A 55" TV fits nicely in a 10'x10' room
55-Inch TVs – 55” QLED 4K & 8K UHD Smart TVs | Samsung US
 
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Best Buy has many options but make sure you know if the mount requires drywall cutting or if it swivels or just lays flat.
TV Wall Mounts for Flat Screen Televisions - Best Buy
 
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Add floating shelves to use as storage or for decorations.
Wall Shelves For Office
 
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Make sure to get a surge protector for any power outage.
Surge Protectors / Power Strips & Surge Protectors
 
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A battery backup will help protect your computer/printer/office electronics if the power goes out.
Computer Uninterruptible Power Supply
 
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Depending on your business you can either choose simple printer or more complex copier/printer
Home & Office Printers | Amazon.com
 
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A projector can help super size a screen.
TV, Video & Multimedia Projectors - Best Buy
 
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Never though about this but a recessed outlet is great for behind TVs or bookshelves that have plugins.
15 Amp 125 V 1-Gang Recessed Duplex Outlet/Receptacle, White ...
 
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Fans help when things get too hot
Tower Fans - The Home Depot
 
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I personally own a desk heater when the AC is blasting on high.
Desk Heater
 
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Who doesn't love neatly organized cords
VELCRO 8 in. x 1/2 in. Reusable Ties (50-Pack) - The Home Depot
 
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Some jobs, like finance, need more than 1 monitor
Computer Monitors: LCD, LED Monitors - Best Buy
 
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Apple desktop if you love Apple products
iMac - Apple
 
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Don't forget the Dell desktop to go with your monitors
Desktop Computers | Dell USA