DIY & Workshop
Tools Every Homeowner Should Own
A good starter kit is about ten items. Buy those well and add specialty tools only when a project forces you to.
7 min read
A quality cordless drill is the anchor of the whole collection. Everything else orbits it.
Then: a 25-foot tape, a 4-foot level, adjustable wrench, a solid screwdriver set and a good utility knife.
Add a stud finder and a headlamp. Both feel unnecessary until the first time you need them.
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