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Preferred Tools for all my DIY Home Projects
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items These are all the tools I use for my DIY projects! As you can see, most of them are DeWalt as that is the brand I started with, and I therefore have more batteries for. The Ryobi tools are mostly borrowed, but I do still think they're solid builds! M...
This was my first ever power tool! I started collecting Dewalt tools once I started DIY home projects, and this has definitely come in incredibly handy.
DEWALT 20V MAX Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver, (2) 20V 1.3Ah Batteries, Charger and Bag DCD771C2
Home Depot has a deal right now where you can get this for FREE when you buy a battery kit! Nail guns are so helpful in almost every DIY project, so definitely recommend getting one with this deal. The batteries are a bit heavy though as a heads up!
RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V 18-Gauge Brushless Cordless AirStrike Brad Nailer (Tool Only) P322
I opted for a corded circular saw as the batteries I had were not powerful enough to sustain the power of the circular saw. At the time there were no deals that came with the battery, so I opted for a corded one. The cord is pretty long, so I'm quite...
DEWALT 15 Amp Corded 7-1/4 in. Lightweight Circular Saw DWE575
Hammer drills are helpful when drilling into concrete, like I did when I was creating my slat wall on my balcony. It was a bit intimidating to use, but once I started using it, I could see why a whole other tool is necessary to drill into cement – it...
DEWALT 20V Lithium-Ion Compact Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill with 6.0 Ah Battery Pack and Charger Kit DCD805BWDCB206C
I've used this to cut and remove baseboard, weird corners and shapes and shave into any areas that I can't quite reach with an actual saw. Highly recommend! The batteries are interchangeable so you don't always have to get tools with batteries.
DEWALT ATOMIC 20V MAX Cordless Brushless Oscillating Multi Tool (Tool Only) DCS354B
This is also a tool I borrowed from my cousin, but it's pretty easy to control! Jigsaws in general take a bit of getting used to, but if you need to make curved cuts or anything more weird shaped, this is a good choice. Cut close to the edge of where...
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Jig Saw (Tool Only) PCL525B - For curved/weird cuts
I have this exact set-up and I use it the MOST out of all my tools, or maybe JUST as much as my power drill. It's so convenient and is able to fold up so it doesn't take up too much space. One tip to note is after you unfold it, make sure the angle o...
DEWALT 15 Amp Corded 12 in. Double Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw and 32-1/2 in. x 60 in. Rolling Miter Saw Stand DWS779WDWX726
We bought this kit when we first moved into our home and it a good standard kit to have. I especially love the leaf-blower, which I also use to clear dust from my balcony.
RYOBI ONE+ HP 18V Brushless 16 in. Cordless Battery Push Lawn Mower, String Trimmer & Blower w/(3) Batteries & (2) Chargers P1190VNM-PBLCK201K
If I started my collection over, I would probably switch to Milwaukee, as I think it's generally built better. (The price definitely reflects that lol) I am still very happy with my DeWalt tools, but if I were just starting my collection now, I would...
Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Compact Drill/Impact Combo Kit (2-Tool) w/(2) 2.0 Ah Batteries, Charger & Bag 3692-22CT
The price of this sander was definitely one initially enticed me, but it's a solid sander, and with it being corded (although sometimes annoying), I can sand forever – which I often have to do – and it won't die on me.
RYOBI 2.6 Amp Corded 5 in. Random Orbital Sander RS290G
Useful for sanding corners without having to do it manually. This has an adjustable speed feature and I generally use this sander to finish off corner areas that I cannot get to with my orbital sander.
DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Brushless 1/4 Sheet Variable Speed Sander (Tool Only) DCW200B