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DIY Tools and products but affordable
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items If you like doing DIY projects around the house or yard, here are some of my top tools and products I’ve used that make the job easy while staying on a budget!
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Yard work made easy
My fav tools
Paint and trim recs
Storage and miscellaneous
Yard work made easy
This yard cart is a game changer. Move dirt, yard clippings, or anything else you need with ease. Off-road wheels and 360 degree swivel makes it super convenient when doing yard work or other projects
Kobalt 4.0-cu ft Poly Yard Cart
Great to have with Spring approaching. Take care of your yard with this backpack sprayer that has comfortable straps, adjustable spray arm and nozzles, and holds up to 4 gallons. The pump lever action makes spraying efficient and allows you to pump w...
Roundup 4-Gallon Plastic Backpack with Adjustable Spray Pattern
Easy to install and durable. Replace old gutter spouts with these to route water away from your foundation and decrease pooling in areas
Spectra Universal Ground Spout Extension Polymer 24-in Black Downspout extension
Tired of reeling until your arms hurt or the plastic handle breaks off leaving the hose in a tangled mess? This hose real has a self-retracting mechanism that is easy to install and stretches to 100 ft! I installed mine on brick siding and I can co...
Giraffe Tools Retractable Plastic 100-ft Wall-mount Hose Reel
My fav tools
Awesome impact bit set! 105 pieces gives you plenty of the common household bits like Philips and flathead but you also get socket adaptors, magnetic holders, and drill/boring bits. Comes in very handy on odd projects that require a certain bit and...
Kobalt Impact Driver Bit Set 105 -Piece
“Handy”! Plenty of options for standard or deep sockets whether you’re working on home DIY projects, automotive, or anything else that may require multiple sockets sizes. High quality and durable with hard case for easy storage and transport.
CRAFTSMAN 159 -Piece Metric and standard (SAE) Mechanics Tool Set with Hard Case
One of the most useful things anyone can have lying around. You can buy these as a set and comes with some replacement blades.
Kobalt Compact Lockback 3/4-in 1 -Blade Folding Utility Knife
Great multitool to have for a variety of reasons! While I don’t prefer corded tools, this one is reasonably priced and significantly cheaper than battery powered versions so I don’t have to keep up with different brands of chargers and batteries! G...
WARRIOR 2 Amp Variable-Speed Oscillating Multi-Tool
Every DIYer needs a voltage meter and GFCI tester if you plan on doing any electrical work. Klein Tools is a reliable brand when it comes to electrical work and I have a couple of these lying around that makes changing receptacles/switches easy and troubleshooting GFCI's around the house.
Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage and GFCI Receptacle Test Kit
By far one of my best purchases that has exceeded its ROI since I bought it 4 years ago. 5 gallon capacity is plenty big so you don't have to change out the bag so often and suction is more than adequate! Wet and dry vaccuum, so comes in handy for pet hair, plumbing malfunctions, large spills, or just a regular shop vac to clean or blow out the garage. Switching to blower is easy by removing the hose and connecting it to the blow port. Durable and plenty of attachments for every job. Highly recommend for the price!!
CRAFTSMAN 5-Gallon 4 HP Corded Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Accessories Included
Great tool set for anyone to have! 158 pieces provides plenty of tools for a wide variety of uses and I've used about everything in the set multiple times as I still use it today. Buy it for yourself but also makes a great housewarming gift for anyone moving into a new place or first-time homebuyers!
Kobalt 158-Piece Household Tool Set with Folding Case
Paint and trim recs
Nice accessories to have if you plan on caulking, painting, or refinishing anything! The silicone tools are easy to clean and allows you to evenly distribute caulk for a smooth finish. The stripping tool is also helpful for removing old caulk which ...
Caulking Tool
Putting down new trim or need a new DIY project to freshen up the house? These mitre snips are incredibly useful and eliminates the need for a mitre saw or mitre box which are not as convenient or efficient depending on where you set them up. With t...
Kobalt Miter Stainless steel Snips
One thing I hate about painting is having to pry the lid off and pour it into a tray because you always lose some that runs down the sides. This spout reduces waste and saves money at the same time for little cost.
SHUR-LINE Pour and Store 1-gallon Paint Can Pour Spout
For the price, you can't beat these shop towels. Ultra-absorbant and more durable than a regular paper towel. Makes cleaning up paint, oil, or stain spills super easy and cheap!
SELLARS ToolBox Professional Blue (330ct) 330 -Pack Paper Shop towel
Toss out the flimsy wooden paint stick mixer and get one of these. Makes mixing paint quick and easy. Ideally used with 5 gallon buckets. Its designed to reach every inch of paint so not spots left untouched. Simply attach it to a drill and mix. The silicone material is very easy to clean up for reuse!
Project Source 1-gallon Plastic Paint stir stick
Not just for paint and great to have around! These are non-latex food grade gloves, so while I added them to my paint list, they come in “handy” for a variety of uses like food prep, yard work, plumbing, or any other jobs that might get your hands nasty
Project Source One size fits all 100 -Count Textured Gloves
Storage and miscellaneous
If you have limited space but need a sturdy, reliable ladder for tall jobs, I highly recommend this one! The nonslip covers on the top and bottom provide a sturdy base and the locking mechanism is very strong which can be a little sketch on some tel...
VEVOR 10.5 ft Security Telescoping Ladder 10.5-ft ( 10.5-ft Reach Height ) Aluminum Type 1AA - 375 lbs. Load Capacity Telescoping Shelf ladder
Perfect storage totes for spring cleaning around the corner. Durable and stackable and comes in different sizes
Project Source Commander Medium 17 -Gallons ( 68 -Quarts ) Black Heavy Duty Stackable Tote with Standard Snap Lid
Buy about 5 of these to have sitting around and thank me later! Cheap but durable buckets I’ve used for storing pellet grill pellets, moving dirt and yard waste, storing lawn seed/fertilizer/pest control pellets, among other things!
Buckets - Plastic, Mini & Gallon Sizes
Everything you need! This rolling tool box and workbench was a game-changer in my garage. So many features I like about it - lockable, built-in power/USB strip, soft close drawers, and wood worktop, to name a few. Prior to getting this, all my tools were either laying around on the floor or thrown around on a shelf, so this was a great addition that helped me organize my tools by type (all power tool batteries in one drawer, paint/caulking/electrical tools in ...
Kobalt Rolling Work Bench
This drawer liner is great to add to an existing tool chest or the one Kobalt I recommended! Not only does it protect your tools and the drawers, but it keeps things in place so loose sockets, screwdrivers, etc. don't bunch up in the back when you close the drawers!
Kobalt Zerust PVC/Rubber Drawer liner Roll