I have completed numerous home renovation projects over the past 15 years. My last house was a complete fixer upper. These tools saved me time, money, and a lot of headaches.
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Power Tools
Hand Tools
Accessories
Power Tools
My first saw and most used powertool. I highly recommend this as the foundation for your garage/workshop.
DEWALT - Table Saws
A vital tool for all of your angled cuts. I have used this for many big and small projects.
DEWALT - Miter Saws
Probably my most used tool. Get the set so you can have the powerful impact driver for heavier needs.
Cordless - DEWALT - Drills
Inexpensive and highly effective. My patio and sidewalk looked so much better. It cleaning process was cathartic.
RYOBI - Pressure Washers
I used this to install new outdoor railing. A little more power with the corded version.
Hammer Drills
Corded provides more power and the battery provides portability. I prefer the portable since I have a table and miter saw for heavier needs. Get the guide for long cuts. Get a variety of good blades as well (for all of your saws).
DEWALT - Circular Saws
My go-to tool for demo.
DEWALT - Reciprocating Saws
For these types of saws, I prefer the battery version. I recently used this to cut a sink hole out of a butcher block board.
DEWALT - Jigsaws
Used this to build an outdoor kitchen. Smoth cuts and managed angles well.
RYOBI - Tile Saws
I recommend getting both the finish nail and brad nail. I used both depending on how much support I needed.
Porter-Cable Pneumatic 16-Gauge 2-1/2 in. Nailer Kit and ...
Hand Tools
Second most used hand tool next to a screw driver.
Ratchet & Socket Sets
If you ever mess with electrical, you need one of these. I swapped all of our electrical outlets and I used this for every outlet.
Voltage Testers
Absolutely necessary for tile work but also very useful for shelving.
Laser Level
Accessories
A must-have for smoothly joining angled cut pieces.
Kreg - Jigs
Get a wide variety for different hole sizes, depths, and materials. Always get the exact bit for the job.
Drill Bits
Get a variety of blades for various materials. I have blades for wood, stone, and metal.
