Tools you may need around the house or to complement your workshop.
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Tools
Lighting
Power / Electricity
Miscellaneous
Construction
Tools
General household tools—others can be found in your workshop.
I like this household tool set because it comes with just enough tools and they are in a bag, so you can add or replace tools whenever you want without being confined to the plastic storage cases they normally come in.
Most hand tools come with a li...
Worx | NITRO Professional 42-Piece Hand Tool Set
Makes driving hooks easier—by hand or drill.
Milescraft | HookDriver
Subcompact drill/driver is perfect for your in-home tool bag.
RIDGID | 18V SubCompact 1/2 in. Drill/Driver
Makes jobs involving nuts and bolts go much quicker.
RIDGID | 18V SubCompact 3/8 in. Impact Wrench
Very versatile tool. Accepts all the attachments I have listed. Use this version with the hobby station I have listed on the craftsman list and it will become very useful with your crafts.
For those tight spots or if you ergonomically prefer a different angle.
Dremel | Right Angle Attachment for Rotary Tool
Use as a depth gauge and helps stay consistent and in control.
Dremel | Cutting Attachment for Rotary Tool
Excellent cutting performance on a wide variety of materials
Fiskars | Multipurpose Scissors
I don’t like the jingle noise the tags on my dog’s collar makes anytime they move, so I use a riveter to attach the tags to their collar.
Stanley | Heavy-Duty Riveter
Lighting
For when you’re scared of the dark. Or loaned out your night vision goggles to a friend.
Your powerful modern day lantern. Light up your attic when you have to go up there or your living room when the power goes out.
RIDGID | 18V 360° Area Light
Simple work light for your helper to hold and point for you. Or you if you have a third arm.
RIDGID | 18V LED Work Light
Nice little flashlight to have in your toolbox. Looks expensive, but it’s not—it’s from Harbor Freight.
BRAUN | 800 Lumen Tactical LED Flashlight
Another great flashlight choice for your toolbox. It has a magnet to hold it in place.
BRAUN | 300 Lumen Magnetic Pocket Work Light
Power / Electricity
I hope this section “amps” you up. If not, you can “volt” right on past it.
Turn any extension cord into a power strip.
RIDGID | 3-Outlet Hub
For when you need a little extra length and a couple more outlets. Comes with a lifetime warranty.
RIDGID | 2 ft. 12/3 Heavy Duty Indoor/Outdoor Extension Cord with Multiple Outlet Triple Tap Lighted End
Great, reasonable size extension cord. There is also a 5-outlet version available. THIS IS NOT A SURGE PROTECTOR.
RIDGID | 8-ft, 3-Outlet Power Ball Extension Cord Plus USB
Great to use when the power goes out. Only useful if you have committed to the Ridgid brand though. Which you should, it’s the only power tool brand with a lifetime service agreement.
RIDGID | 18V Cordless 175-Watt Power Inverter
Turn a Ridgid battery into a portable battery bank for your phone or any other USB powered device.
RIDGID | 18V USB Portable Power Source with Activate Button
The battery tester is essential and the storage case is the cherry on top. It is weird though that they named it a battery daddy instead of a battery caddy.
Battery Daddy | Battery Organizer with Battery Tester
Non-Contact Voltage Detector + a GFCI Outlet Tester with a lifetime warranty
Commercial Electric | DualCheck 2-in-1 Tester
Screws that clamp down electrical wires in outlets and switches needed to be torqued to the specification on the package and you probably aren’t getting those screws right enough which is where this comes in handy.
VEVOR | Multi-Bit Torque Screwdriver Set @ Lowes
Miscellaneous
Helpful tools that aren’t specific to another section of the list.
Just your average hand held vacuum, but with a lifetime service agreement. Has attachments available too.
RIDGID | 18V Hand Held Vacuum
Easy to carry anywhere you need an inflator. Blow up an air mattress or air up a basketball.
RIDGID | Portable Hybrid Inflator
If you need a cordless glue gun for miscellaneous repairs then this is a good option.
RIDGID | 18V Full-Size Glue Gun
This will come in handy more than you think. There are some poor quality grabbers out there, but is not one of them.
Extendable Pickup & Reach Tool
You will eventually need to take your door off the hinges and this will drastically help.
Milescraft | PinDoctor
Construction
Tools you may need to do any type of remodeling on your house.
Very versatile portable tool, especially with the right setup or jig.
RIDGID | 18V 7-1/4 in. Circular Saw
Turn your circular saw into a track saw without spending the big bucks.
Milescraft | Universal Track Saw Guide for Circular Saws
If you are going to be making cuts all day and don’t want to worry about battery power then this is the circular saw for you.
RIDGID | 15 Amp 7-1/4 in. Worm Drive Circular Saw
I’ve really only ever used a reciprocating saw for demolition, but it worked well when I did.
RIDGID | 18V Reciprocating Saw
Oscillating multi tools are one of my favorite tools. They are just so versatile.
RIDGID | 18V Oscillating Multi-Tool
21° is the go to for a framing nailer. It’s also available in a 30° version. This is the nailer you need if you are going to be remodeling your house.
RIDGID | 18V 21° 3-1/2 in. Framing Nailer
Tight space drill. Or they make right angle attachments for your normal drill.
RIDGID | 18V 3/8 in. Right Angle Drill/Driver
Tight space impact driver. Just make sure you are putting enough pressure on the screw or you are going to strip it.
RIDGID | 18V Right Angle Impact Driver
For when you need to overcome small size concrete jobs.
RIDGID | 18V Rotary Hammer
If you are going to be sanding your floors then you will want a corded belt sander instead of the battery powered one I have listed in the wood-shop list.
RIDGID | 6.5 Amp 3 in.W x 18 in.L Heavy-Duty Variable Speed Belt Sander
