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Homeowner necessities for everyday projects. I am a DIY’er and love to build things for my kids, and these are the tools that I can’t live without!!!
 
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This compact driver has enough punch for any project!!!
M18 and M12 Cordless Hex and Right Angle Impact Drivers
 
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Every household needs one of these!!! They are incredibly powerful and lightweight. Takes care of annoying leaves or blowing out the garage.
M18 FUEL™ Blower (Tool Only)
 
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One of the most useful tools in my garage. This lightweight, yet powerful top handle chainsaw is great for tidying up the yard. It allows you to have an open hand to grasp material for precise cutting.
M18 FUEL™ 12" Top Handle Chainsaw
 
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Love, love, love my framing gun!!!! I do so many projects around the homestead and this thing is a life and time saver!! I can’t give it enough praise!!!
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 3-1/2 in. 18-Volt 21-Degree Lithium-Ion Brushless ...
 
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Power, control, what more can I say!! This saw is a thing of beauty!! It is virtually used in every project of mine. I have no problem slicing and dicing lumber all day long!! The larger blade is also extremely useful!!
M18 FUEL™ 7-1/4" Circular Saw
 
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Every homeowner should have a significant socket set in their arsenal!!!
Shop Husky Socket Sets
 
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Every household should have a basic set of wrenches for any occasion!!!
Wrench Sets
 
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If you don’t have a screw driver set, then there is no way you can function in life!! Every adult should have a complete set of screw drivers!!!
Husky - Screwdrivers
 
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A must have for all things broke or all things that need to stay put!!!
The Gorilla Glue Company
 
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Just as importantly to keep around the house as glue!!!!
Black Gorilla Tape
 
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Never short yourself or suffer from a tape measure that bends after three feet of extension!!! Get a quality tape and never look back!!!
35' Compact Wide Blade Magnetic Tape Measure
 
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As a homeowner, you will come across many projects that you want straight and plumb. Don’t let friends point out your mistakes, make them perfect!!!!
48 in STANLEY® FATMAX® Aluminum Box Beam Level
 
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For when you need to level those smaller items: picture frames, small shelves, appliances, etc. Make sure you get one with magnets!!!!
Torpedo Levels
 
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Nothing, and I mean nothing is more annoying than trying to find studs to hang stuff. Don’t go making a bunch of holes in your walls for nothing. Get a quality stud finder and stop guessing!!!
Stud Finders
 
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If you’re into projects like I am, then you will absolutely need and appreciate having a jig saw to make those awkward cuts that can’t be done with anything else!!!
M18 FUEL D-Handle Jig Saw
 
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These saws are a great universal tool for the household. Whether you need to demolish, do large depth or snub cuts, these baby’s can do it all!!! (Pun intended)
M18, M12 and Corded SAWZALL and HACKZALL Reciprocating Saws
 
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Make sure you have the right blade for the right job!!! Get a kit and cover your bases!!!
DIABLO - Reciprocating Saw Blades
 
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Organization is important, get yourself an appropriate tool box for the equipment you have and want!!!! Take care of your tools and they will take care of you!!!
Husky - Tool Chests
 
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Make sure you can supply all your power needs. Get yourself a 25’, 50’, and 100’. Also, get yourself a 3 way short extension to increase capability!!!
Extension Cords
 
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Goes without saying!!!! Clean your $h!t!!!
Shop Vacuums
 
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Always good to keep extra!!!
Shop-Vac Filters
 
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Every household should have some kind of air compressor. You don't need a three phase beast. Get yourself a 3 or 5 gallon size compressor, and that will take care of most of your small job needs.
Cal Supply Co
 
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This basic air tool kit will cover most of your needs, but feel free to increase your arsenal.
Air Tool Accessory Kits
 
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I guarantee if you are doing projects around the house, you will definitely need one of these.
Woodworking Sanders
 
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Always keep a supply of discs for all occasions.
Sanding
 
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Absolutely NEED one of these!!!! Nothing more annoying than not having the correct driver bit.
SHOCKWAVE Impact-Duty Alloy Steel Screw Driver Bit Set (80-Piece)
 
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Always be prepared for those odd projects!!! You’ll find lots of Allen bolts on your kids toys etc….
Husky - Hex Keys
 
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Essential for all purpose slicing and dicing!!! Keep one in the garage, in the kitchen, on your person at all times!!!
Husky - Utility Knives
 
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Make this part of your tool arsenal. Guaranteed you’ll need it for cleaning and maintenance!!!
Razor Scraper
 
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Brighten up your world!!! Get yourself a small magnetic one for all purposes!!! Then get a large one for the big room project!!!
Jobsite Flood, Tower and Handheld Lighting
 
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Can’t do much without one!!!
Husky - Hammers
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You should have some sort of persuader in your collection!!!
Husky - Sledgehammers
 
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Get yourself a collection of different sizes. They are always useful and needed!!!
Husky - Ratchet Straps
 
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Get one!!! Snap lines for cuts, mounting, plumb lines, etc!! You’ll thank me!!
Chalk Reels & Chalk
 
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A basic staple gun is always good to have around the home!!
Staple Guns
 
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One of the more versatile fasteners you can have!! Keep an assortment around the house for different projects!!
Zip Ties
 
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Torx is all I use now. They are so much more reliable than your typical Phillips head screw!! They are also less likely to strip out and much easier to remove if necessary!!
Torx - Everbilt - Screws
 
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These are super convenient to have around the garage.
Assorted Washers
 
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Get yourself a brushless drill with the hammer feature, you will not regret this investment in you home improvement!!
Drill Drivers, Hammer
 
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You won’t regret having a slue of different prying and picking bars for every occasion!!
Husky - Wrecking & Pry Bars