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Home improvement musts
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Tools to buy for any home project or for a tool lover in your life. This list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.
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Power tools
 
Bits and consumables
 
Safety first
 
Demolition
 
Hand tools
 
Clean up

Power tools

All power tools use the same battery system so all chargers and battery’s are interchangeable
 
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Nothing beats a hackzall for demolition. With the right blade you can cut through screws and nails.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless HACKZALL Reciprocating Saw (Tool-Only) 2719-20
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Cuts great with lots of power. Make sure to get the right blade for the job.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 6-1/2 in. Circular Saw (Tool-Only) 2833-20
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Perfect to drill through stone,brick or concrete and turns into a mini jack hammer to break up tile.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1 in. SDS-Plus Rotary Hammer (Tool-Only) 2912-20
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Great for fine trim work, sanding and cutting in tight areas.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool (Tool-Only) 2836-20
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All in one to start your power tool collection and get any project started.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Combo Kit (5-Tool) with M18 FUEL Brushless Oscillating Multi-Tool 3697-25-2836-20
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Keeps you cool and last quite a while on one battery.
Milwaukee M18 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Jobsite Fan (Tool-Only) 0886-20
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Great choice to get started and kits like these are on sale all the time!
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit (2-Tool) with 2 Batteries 3697-22
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Spend less time sanding and more time relaxing.
Milwaukee M18 18V Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless FUEL 5 in. Random Orbit Sander (Tool-Only) 2837-20
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Bits and consumables

Everything you need to keep you working with your new tools
 
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Works with your drill and impact driver. General purpose drill bits.
Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE IMPACT DUTY Titanium Twist Drill Bit Set (23-Piece) 48-89-4631
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Mix of drill bits and drivers to get started.
Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE Impact Duty Alloy Steel Screw Driver Bit Set (60-Piece) 48-32-4097
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For your hammer drill they make short work of concrete.
Milwaukee 2-Cutter SDS-Plus Carbide Hammer Drill Bit Set (8-Piece) 48-20-7673
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Blades to cut wood or metal all in one kit.
Milwaukee SAWZALL Wood and Metal Cutting Bi-Metal Reciprocating Saw Blade Set with 8 TPI NITRUS Torch Blade (7-Piece) 49-22-1306B
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Go to all purpose demolition blade.
Milwaukee 9 in. 6 TPI WRECKER Carbide Teeth Multi-Material Cutting SAWZALL Reciprocating Saw Blade (1-Pack) 48-00-5242
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Framing blade for fast and rough cuts.
7-1/4 in. x 24-Tooth Wood Cutting Framer Circular Saw Blade
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Finishing blade for when you need a higher quality, visible cut.
Milwaukee 5-3/8 in. x 36-Tooth Carbide Fine Finish Circular Saw Blade 48-40-0524
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Blade kit for your multi-tool for sanding or cutting.
Milwaukee Oscillating Multi-Tool Blade Kit (21-Piece) 49-10-9220-49-25-1561
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Don’t forget the sanding pads.
DIABLO 5 in. 80-Grit, 120-Grit, and 220-Grit Universal Hole Random Orbital Sanding Disc with Hook and Lock Backing (45-Pack) DCD05080AST45GS
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Safety first

 
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Keep your hands safe.
Milwaukee Large Wrecking Work Glove 48-73-8532H
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Keep your eyes safe.
Milwaukee Clear Safety Glasses Anti-Scratch Lenses 48-73-2010
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Keep your eyes safe from the sun and flying debris.
Milwaukee Tinted Safety Glasses Anti-Scratch Lenses 48-73-2015
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Your knees will thank you.
Milwaukee High Performance Hard Shell Knee Pads 48-73-6030
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Keeps your face cooler while working. only use for dust!!
3M 8511 N95 Disposable Respirator with Cool Flow Valve (10-Pack) 8511P10-DC-PS
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Use when around any harsh chemicals, oil or paint.
3M OV AG P100 Professional Multi-Purpose Respirator in Black with Drop Down 63023DHA1-C
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Keep yourself safe by always having enough light
Husky 7000-Lumen Multi-Directional LED Tripod Work Light DE002-H
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Demolition

Get your project started
 
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Remove trim, tiles or nails.
Milwaukee 12 in. Pry Bar 48-22-9034
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Remove anything nailed down.
DEWALT 42 in. Wrecking Bar DWHT55132
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Great for breaking up concrete, rocks or destroying a room.
Husky 10 lb. Sledgehammer with 35 in. Fiberglass Handle MD-10DSOF-HD
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Remove hardwood and tile floors.
QEP Convertible 5 in. to 3 in. W Hardened Steel Blade Floor Demolition and Tear-Out Scraper and Stripper 62965Q
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Get rid of all your construction waste without the hassle of a dumpster.
WM Bagster Dumpster in a Bag (Holds up to 3,300 lb.) 775-658
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Hand tools

Basic tools everyone should own
 
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Pilars and cutters kit.
Milwaukee Pliers Kit (4-Piece) 48-22-6331-48-22-6100
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Perfect for getting a grip on stuck nuts, bolts or screws.
Milwaukee Torque Lock Locking Pliers Set (2-Piece) 48-22-3602
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The auto lock helps you get accurate measurements without a helper.
Milwaukee Compact Auto Lock 25 ft. SAE Tape Measure with Fractional Scale and 9 ft. Standout 48-22-6825
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Great quality starter set.
Milwaukee Phillips/Slotted Flat Head Hex Drive Screwdriver Set with Tri-Lobe Handle (6-Piece) 48-22-2706
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Perfect to carry everyday.
Milwaukee FASTBACK 6-in-1 Folding Utility Knives with General Purpose Blade 48-22-1505
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Great for building furniture.
GEARWRENCH 1/4 in. Drive 6-Point SAE/Metric Slim Flex-Head Ratchet and Socket Mechanics Tool Set (55-Piece) 81039
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Great choice for most hammering.
Milwaukee 20 oz. Smooth Face Hammer 48-22-9020
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Clean up

Once the job is done make your new space shine
 
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I’ve had quite a few different shopvacs and this one had been a workhorse.
RIDGID 14 Gallon 6.0 Peak HP NXT Shop Vacuum Wet Dry Vac with Fine Dust Filter, Locking Hose, Wands and Accessory Attachments HD1400
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Getting rid of construction waste is easy.
42 Gal. Heavy-Duty Contractor Clean-Up Bags with 20% ...
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Clean up made easy.
Libman 24 in. High Power Heavy-Duty Multi-Surface Squeegee Push Broom with Brace and Steel Handle 1230
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Removes grease, dirt and stains from all surfaces and can be used on stained clothes.
Simple Green 1 Gal. Concentrated All-Purpose Cleaner 271010613005
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Make your driveway or patio look new again.
Simple Green 1 Gal. Oxy Solve Concrete and Driveway Pressure Washer Concentrate Outdoor Cleaner 2310000418233
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Painting

 
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My go to for priming.
Zinsser Bulls Eye 1-2-3 1 Gal. White Water-Based Interior/Exterior Primer and Sealer 2001
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Great for bathrooms or wet basements will kill mold and help prevent it in the future.
Zinsser 1 gal. Mold Killing Interior/Exterior Primer 276049
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Have many of these rollers and they never fail to get the job done.
Unbranded 9 in. Heavy Duty 5-Wire Paint Roller Frame RF 211-9
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Don’t cheap out on the rollers or you may end up with a bad finish.
Unbranded 9 in.x 3/8 in.Microfiber Paint Roller Cover (3-Pack) HD RS 1733
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Use many brushes from this brand and they have all worked flawlessly.
Wooster 2-1/2 in. Pro Nylon/Polyester Thin Angle Sash Brush 0H21430024
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Don’t get flimsy metal or plastic trays they will make a mess. When done with this tray let the paint dry and you will be able to easily peel it up.
Wooster 2 qt. Deep-Well Plastic Tray 00R4040110
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Helps prevent spills
HANDY 16 OZ. PAINT CUP 1500-CT
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