The home improvement store is one of those places that most people don’t visit often. But when they do, they get some of the most valuable tools a homeowner can have. Whether you go to your local mom and pop shop or one of the many chain stores that are likely in your area, the home improvement store essentials you’ll find will help you approach every household project with confidence.
Tape Measure
It’s always smarter to measure something than it is to eyeball it. Whether you’re hanging a picture frame or cutting trim for your kitchen renovation. With a good tape measure, you can check the length of just about anything in your home with ease. Some are magnetic, some can clip to your keychain. They can range from 6-feet to 35-feet for all of your measuring needs.
Level
Having a good level in your home is just as essential as tape measure. When you’re hanging a picture frame or building a piece of furniture, you want to make sure it’s not going to look uneven.
A simple level can make these projects a breeze. There are just as many, if not more levels to choose from than tape measures. Whether you need one that’s 6 feet long or one that’s 2 inches long and magnetic. There’s a level for just about every need.
Painting Supplies
Adding some new color to your home can be a fun project. But you won’t be able to get a drop of paint out of its can without the right supplies.
Some important painting supplies include paint trays, rollers, brushes, and painter’s tape. All of which can sometimes be found in one package. Some drop cloths can also make cleaning up your painting project easier. They prevent unwanted paint from dripping on to your floors.
Cordless Drill & Drill Bits
Even if you don’t claim to be the most crafty person in the world, a solid cordless drill and drill bit set can be invaluable. Whether you’re putting together furniture or hanging a new television, being able to easily drill in screws or create precise holes in your walls will make these projects a breeze. And your arms will thank you now that you won’t have to wear yourself out using a screwdriver for everything.
Socket Wrench Set
If you ever find yourself working on a project that requires you to secure bolts or fastening nuts, you’ll wish you had a socket wrench with various exchangeable sockets. This tool will make you never want to use another wrench again, as all the work of repositioning to get leverage on a nut or bolt is done by the ratchet. Most socket wrench sets also come with adapters and extensions, so no matter what you need to tighten or loosen, your socket wrench can get the job done.
This is only scraping the surface of all the home improvement store essentials you can grab. By starting with these essentials, however, you’ll be in an excellent position to handle a wide assortment of home improvement projects with ease.
Jenn Walker is a freelance writer, blogger, dog-enthusiast, and avid beach goer operating out of Southern New Jersey. She writer for Al Coronado, a plumber in Tucson, AZ.