My husband is a contractor and buys so many items for his work. Here are the tools and equipment that have stuck around.
These are super handy
UGREEN FineTrack Air Tracker Tags (iOS Only) 4 Pack, 2-Year Replaceable Battery Bluetooth Tracker Compatible with Apple Find My, Item Finder Smart Tag for Keys, Luggage - [Apple Find My Certified]
“I use these every day”
Stainless Steel Pry Bars
This works really well as a wireless doorbell. He has one installed in the garage so I can ring the bell when I need him to come in.
Wireless Doorbell
He says: "“if you have to install a door, you should just get this. Save yourself fiddling with wedges.”
Labor Saving Arm Jack
he says: "open source comprehensive diagnostics for your vehicle straight to your phone. The best you can get without paying a couple thousand dollars.
Bluetooth Pro OBDII Scan Tool for iPhone & Android
he says: “pop out the pin, use the arm jack to get the door where you want it, and then adjust the hinge accordingly. Easy.”
Door Hinge Adjustment Tool
our toddler can do this safely
Kindling Splitter
he says: “if you’re doing drywall just pick these up”
Magnetic Positioning Screwdriver Bits
he says: “if you’re doing a tile job this is what you need”
Tile Hole Saw Kit
lets you know if wires are live or not
Dual Range Non Contact Voltage Tester
he says: “they make a lot of different versions of these. This is the one I have. It works fine.”
3-in-1 Caulk Tool for Removal and Application
he says: “I use these almost every day and they haven’t stripped out yet”
Amazon Basics Hex Key Wrench Set, 26-Piece
“if you’re doing anything with thin set, mortar, or concrete, it’ll probably be useful”
Flat Margin Trowel with Bucket Hook & Comfort Grip
“if your screens have a spline this is the tool to fix it”
Screen Roller Tool
“the best portable socket set I’ve ever owned”
Socket and Ratchet Set
"if you don’t have any tools this is a decent start"
Crescent 170 Piece General Purpose Tool Set
“if you’re gonna do rotors you’ll probably need this. There’s no other way to keep one of those screws from stripping out reliably”
