The exact tools, hardware, and materials I personally use and trust for home upgrades. From must-have power tools to the small finishes that make a huge difference, you can find all my project recommendations right here.🛠️
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Woodworking
Accessories
Plumbing
Painting
Tools
Wood materials
Woodworking
Helpful when mounting cabinet doors by yourself
Kreg Cabinet Door Mounting & Installation Jig
Chalk line is so helpful when marking drywall, cement board, plywood!
IRWIN STRAIT-LINE Chalk Line Reel, Blue, 100ft
Essential if you will be sanding a lot!
Dewalt DPG82 Concealer Anti-Fog Safety Goggle
I didn’t know how much I was missing until I bought these cramps, I use them for everything!
HORUSDY 8-Pack Woodworking Bar Clamps 12" & 6"
So helpful to reduce sawdust
DWV9000 Universal Quick Multi-Function Connector
Super easy to use for 90 degree angles
DEWALT 90° 200 lb. Corner Clamp with 3 in. Jaw Opening DWHT83840
Accessories
One of my favorite little helpers!
Ladders Cargo Hold Tool Pouch Nylon
Purchased for both my washer and dryer and now they are so easy to move! But love that the front wheels can lock in place too!
Appliance Rollers
Lifting drywall, cement board, plywood, etc, this just makes it easier
14-Inch Yellow Panel Carry Handle
Standing on a ladder for a long time hurts, this helps!
Gorilla Ladders Step Platform Multiposition Ladder Accessory, 375 lbs. Load Capacity, Compatible with all Gorilla Multiposition Ladders GLMP-PLTFM
It’s always best to have some of these tubes in the house
DAP Alex Plus 10.1 oz. White Acrylic Latex Plus Silicone Caulk (Contractor 12-Pack) 18656
These saved me during demo!
Arrow Staple Puller SL24D
A little goes a long way to seal up cracks and openings
GREAT STUFF 12 oz. Gaps and Cracks Insulating Spray Foam Sealant (8 Pack) 227112
Cool workbench- a little heavy as a dolly- I would buy it if you want to attach a miter to it
RYOBI SPEED BENCH 23 in. W x 20 in. D Mobile Workstation with LINK Tool Crate STM202-STM104
Gotta buy the caulking gun with the tip cutter!
Anvil 10 oz. Light-Duty Drip Free Smooth Rod Caulk Gun HD-109T1
Plumbing
Beautiful faucet!
Glacier Bay Lyndhurst Double-Handle Bridge Kitchen Faucet With Side Sprayer in Mediterranean Bronze HD852N-05527H2
Love this sink I purchased!
Glacier Bay Zero Radius 32 in. Drop-In Single Bowl 18 Gauge Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink with Accessories 4309F
Painting
These are great and so much cheaper than big box stores!
Pro Grade 5-Piece Paint Brush Set for Walls & Trim
So handy with the magnet!
HANDY 16 OZ. PAINT CUP 1500-CT
Tools
These worked in my Brad nailer
DEWALT 1-1/2 in. x 18-Gauge Brad Nails (2500 per Pack) DBN18150-2
What’s better than 1 drill… a regular and impact driver!
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill Kit with Compact Battery and Charger PCL220K1
This came in handy a few times!
Arrow 6 in. Electric Stapler and Brad Nailer T50AC-R