Basic Tools/Devices Every Homeowner/Renter Needs

[brett05]

So I was working on repairing a toiler in my powder room and was missing some tools some of which I think are in the house somewhere, just misplaced. Got me to thinking, what are the must have tools in a home? Ya know the basic set that just about every home should have even if they aren't so willing to tackle on projects.

Let me get it started:

Several different sizes of screw drivers for each type (regular, phillips, allen wrench)
A comprehensive socket set (minimum of 100 pieces)
Several different size lockable adjustable wrneches
Hacksaw
Hammer
Flashlight
Indoor/outdoor extension cords

 

[Hawkeye OG]

Fire Extinguisher
Wrench
WD-40
Duct Tap
Drill

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

Tape measurer
Steel Wool
Drywall Putty
Various grits of sandpaper.

 

[airtime143]

The minimum power tool collection should be
Drill
Bench grinder
Circular saw at a minimum, a Miter saw if you can swing it
Angle grinder

Bonus additions... Reciprocating saw and jigsaw

Hand tools-
Screwdrivers of every size
Allen wrenches of every size
Adjustable wrenches
Sockets (metric, standard)
A couple files
Hammers (sledge, claw, mallet)
Pry bar/cats claw
Drywall/keyhole saw
Level
Tape measure
Carpenters square.
....and at least one set of vise grips for the inevitable stripped bolt.




A cheap voltmeter is a great addition.

 

[RacerX]

Smart phone.
Checkbook.

 

[truthbedamned]

Table Saw
Drill Press
Lathe
Jointer
Planer
Belt Sander
Orbital Sander
Kreg Jig
Dovetail Jig
Chisels
Bandsaw
Jig Saw
Circular Saw
Clamps (All Sizes)
Dust Mask
Spray Booth
12 inch Compound Miter saw

 

[Hawkeye OG]

Table Saw
Drill Press
Lathe
Jointer
Planer
Belt Sander
Orbital Sander
Kreg Jig
Dovetail Jig
Chisels
Bandsaw
Jig Saw
Circular Saw
Clamps (All Sizes)
Dust Mask
Spray Booth
12 inch Compound Miter saw

Lol TBD. You're basic homeowner isn't building furniture or doing woodwork.

 

[brett05]

I don't see airtime, if he's got good ideas, can someone re-post? Thanks.

 

[Xuder O'Clam]

I don't see airtime, if he's got good ideas, can someone re-post? Thanks.

Is Brett actually asking people to vet airtime's post for him, and repost if it is suitable, when all he has to do is click a button to see it? This guy is unreal.

 

[brett05]

this goes for Xuder too. Thanks in advance

 

[Hawkeye OG]

this goes for Xuder too. Thanks in advance

Is Brett actually asking people to vet airtime's post for him, and repost if it is suitable, when all he has to do is click a button to see it? This guy is unreal.

lol

 

[Xuder O'Clam]

The guy is a genuine piece of shit. I have no idea why anyone remains civil to him.

 

[brett05]

lol

thanks hawkbear...so xuder has nothing. typical. thanks again Hawk

 

[gpphat]

no wonder you are asking what basic tools to have around the house, you're aren't even man enough to keep someone off ignore on a message board

 

[Xuder O'Clam]

A pair of pliers to wrench the stick out of your ass. A poor substitute for an actual hairshirt, or cilice.

 

[AussieBear]

what have i used most in this house fer maintenance..

a drill.. various bits
screwdriver sets
hammer
wrenches
pliers
sink valve repair kit or individual items.. washers etc
level
measuring tape
tape
shop vac.... has become the everyday vacuum cause it sucks so good.
lubes, silicones etc

for improvements

square
mitre saw
jigsaw
rubber mallet
dry wall sheets
dry wall pudd
various grit sandpaper
etc
etc

 

[Fatman LOU]

what have i used most in this house fer maintenance..

a drill.. various bits
screwdriver sets
hammer
wrenches
pliers
sink valve repair kit or individual items.. washers etc
level
measuring tape
tape
shop vac.... has become the everyday vacuum cause it sucks so good.
lubes, silicones etc

for improvements

square
mitre saw
jigsaw
rubber mallet
dry wall sheets
dry wall pudd
various grit sandpaper
etc
etc

You use a shop vac inside your house to vacuum your carpet? LMAO I think you better call the General for your car insurance.

 

[Gustavus Adolphus]

This is truly one of the weirdest threads I've seen.

 

[AussieBear]

You use a shop vac inside your house to vacuum your carpet? I think you better call the General for your car insurance.

damn skrat... dual filter inside and a bag (fer non wet jobs) plus me own bs third filter on the exhaust ... if no filters or no bag.. i wouldnt use it inside..

beats the wifes tyson dyson or whatever that waste of money was all day longs

 

[Hawkeye OG]

damn skrat... dual filter inside and a bag (fer non wet jobs) plus me own bs third filter on the exhaust ... if no filters or no bag.. i wouldnt use it inside..

beats the wifes tyson dyson or whatever that waste of money was all day longs

What do you need to suck out of your carpet that a normal vacuum wouldn't work?