Recommended tool list for new owner of a fixer-upper

Jennifer Murphy · 2012-04-08T17:50:06+00:00

My son just bought his first house. It's a bit of a fixer-upper. Thereare a lot of small to medium projects and a couple of major ones, suchas a new deck and enclosing part of an open room.We thought we would give them a set of homeowner tools as a housewarminggift. He's lived in apartments and has a small toolbox, but not much inthe way of power tools.He is not an expert handyman, but I believe he will want to do as muchof it himself as he can. A good friend of mine who is a professionalcabinetmaker lives nearby and will help him.I would appreciate suggestions for your "Top Ten" lists of the mostvaluable tools for a new homeowner. I am mainly looking for larger toolsand tools that he might not think he needs but would be glad to have.I plan to spend about $1,000 or so. I would like to get good qualitytools that will last.I did a little research and came up with this list. Books Chisel Set Clamps Compressor Drill & Bits Extension Cord Gun, Nail Gun, Staple Hammers: Claw, Rubber, ??? Ladder Level Multi-Function Tool, Oscillating Pliers, Assorted Pliers, Vise Grip Sander (Air, Electric) Saw Horse Saw, Circular Saw, Chain Saw, Miter Screwdriver Set Shop Vac Socket Set Tool Box Tool Chest Trouble light Voltmeter, Tester Wire Cutter, Stripper Wrenches, Allen Wrenches, Box Wrenches, PipeThanksI will post the results.

Apr 08, 2012 21 Replies

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Joe J 14 years ago

All good ideas except maybe the chisels. I would certainly add a prybar such as this:

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{keyword}&gclid=CNiv4pbIqq8CFWeFQAod7FZhYQ Having remodeled several homes, I couldn't live w/o this, but get a corded one.

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Also don't forget a good pair of safety glasses. Having to go to the emergency room to get something removed from the eye is no fun!!

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Jim Yanik 14 years ago

snipped-for-privacy@aol.com wrote in news:20049571.342.1333982279038.JavaMail.geo-discussion-forums@ynku11:

I disagree;there's a BASIC set of tools that every homeowner should have.

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