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things I wish I had when I bought my house
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items Getting the keys is exciting. Realizing you need a tool for every little thing? A different experience. These are practical picks for settling in, handling small fixes, and keeping the everyday house stuff together—before a loose screw or an unexpect...
For the little fixes that come with having your own place. This 158-piece set keeps basic household tools together in a folding case, so tightening hardware or assembling furniture doesn't start with a scavenger hunt.
Kobalt 158 -Piece Blue Household Tool Set with Folding Case
Because assembling furniture by hand gets old very quickly. A compact cordless screwdriver is handy for everyday screwdriving jobs; this one includes its battery and charger. Match the bit to the screw and finish gently so you don't overtighten.
Kobalt Screwdriver 4-volt 1/4-in Cordless Screwdriver (Battery Included and Charger Included) Lowes.com
For shelves, frames, and all the things that look crooked the second you step back. A laser level helps line up a row before you start making holes—especially helpful for a gallery wall.
Kobalt 30-ft Red Line generator Laser Level Kit
A useful kit for basic outlet checks and spotting potential electrical issues. Follow the tester instructions and call an electrician when a result is unclear; a non-contact tester alone cannot prove wiring is safe to touch.
Klein Tools Non-Contact Voltage and GFCI Receptacle Test Kit
For the outlet that ends up in the worst possible spot behind furniture. This hides the cord mess without you calling an electrician.
Sleek Socket Flat Outlet Concealer Kit 3ft
For hanging light decor without putting a hole in a wall you just painted. Strong enough to hold, easy enough to remove later.
GORILLA Invisible Hold Mounting Tape 1"x60"
For the squeaky hinge, the stuck bolt, the lock that will not turn right. One of those things you do not know you need until you really do.
WD-40 Specialist Penetrant Smart Straw 11 OZ
A small hammer for small jobs, hanging a frame, tapping something back into place. You do not need a full size sledgehammer for everyday house stuff.
Mr. Pen 8oz Yellow Magnetic Claw Hammer
Assembling furniture, tightening a loose cabinet handle, fixing a wobbly outlet cover. A basic set like this covers almost everything that comes up in a normal week.
CRAFTSMAN CMHT65050 Acetate Screwdriver - 5Pc Set
For bolts on furniture, under sinks, or anywhere a screwdriver will not cut it. A basic set like this handles most of what shows up around a house.
DEWALT 8-Piece SAE Combination Wrench Set