Every home needs a toolbox with essentials to aid in DIY projects, home renovations, and décor changes. You don’t need to be a DIY expert to be able to own tools and have a go at some important projects that may need doing around the house. Whether you’re fixing a dripping tap or you’re creating bespoke furniture pieces for your home, a toolbox allows you to have everything you need for your home project at your fingertips.
You need to be prepared for anything that could arise in your home, especially with the cost-of-living crisis ongoing, as seeking professional help for minor issues can be very costly. But what essential tools do you need at the ready to cover a range of projects as quickly as possible? Explore the top at home DIY tools you need for any project to be fully prepared for any emergency or situation.
Tape measure
Having a tape measure on hand is a staple tool for every household. Whether you’re measuring space for new furniture or need to know what length curtains to buy, a metal tape measure is a necessity. You may already own a fabric tape measure for sewing or measurements of clothing or yourself, this isn’t helpful when it comes to your home. A metal tape measure will give you a more accurate measurement and can measure further as well. Have a large one for in the home and a small one to take out with you for when you’re going furniture shopping. A 25m length one should be perfect for most DIY jobs.
Screwdrivers and hex keys
Every home needs at least two screwdrivers, a crosshead (or Phillips) and a flat head. These are great for any DIY project that involves tightening, loosening, and building, such as flat-packed furniture. Have a medium-sized screwdriver as an essential in your tool kit as this will be the most needed and have other sizes available just in case. Mini screwdrivers can also be a handy tool to have for smaller items.
Have a set of hex keys (allen keys) for bolts and screws for many home décor and renovation projects. It’s best to have hexagonal sockets in their heads ready for everything.
Hammer
For many home DIY projects in the home, having a hammer is needed. A claw hammer will be great for most projects, it can be used to hammer nails, pull out nails, and act as a lever to pull apart materials.
Drill and drill bits
Having a drill in your DIY tools collection is essential as it can help with many projects. A hammer drill is the best option as it is tough and can drill through many materials, such as concrete, brick, and stone. It is a very versatile drill that can save time and is precise, which is perfect for fixture installation and anchoring heavy items.
Drill bits are another essential to go with the drill you choose. These can drill into wood, metal, concrete, or tile and allow you to finish any project precisely and efficiently.
A saw
A saw can be a vital tool to have for your home, especially a mitre saw. This gives you precise angles to cut for trimming, molding, and framing. It lets you have quick and accurate cuts at many different angles to save you time and effort.
Multi tool and blades
A multi tool is a great DIY tool to have for your home as it can serve multiple purposes, suiting any project you need. They can cut many different materials, as you can get a variety of multi tool blades that are suited to various materials, such as blades for wood and masonry blades.
Step ladder
Something everybody needs for their home is a step ladder. These make projects for home décor and renovation much easier as you can reach areas that are high up. A step ladder gives you a safe access to higher areas for tasks like painting, reaching high shelves, and installing light fixtures.
Spirit level
A decent spirit level is needed for a home DIY toolkit. Have a long length spirit level to check that all sorts of items and furniture are level quickly. A laser level could be a useful spirit level to have for all sorts of home DIY projects. This projects straight lines onto the walls to be able to tell if something is straight easier.
Nails, screws, nuts and bolts
Have a collection of different sized nails, screws, nuts, and bolts that you can neatly store in tubs to make sure you don’t lose any. These are useful tools for a wide variety of projects and can help you decorate, renovate, and even hang pictures and art on the walls. You could even include colored raw plugs, sticky hooks, and other handy fixings you may need.
Paintbrushes and rollers
Paintbrushes and rollers are one of the most used tools you will need for your home. Often, decorating and re-decorating is done in the home to refresh your space and keep it looking how you want, that suits your changing tastes. Due to this, a fresh coat of paint is always one of the first things you do when decorating. Quality paintbrushes and rollers make painting much easier as they cover large surfaces with plenty of paint. Brushes let you have precise, clean lines for the edges and trim. Rollers can do the bulk of the work quicker and easier.
Be prepared for any DIY home project by stocking up on these top at home DIY tools you need for any project. Having these basics covers many different tasks you may want to do, making sure you are fully prepared to decorate, renovate, or build anything and everything for your home.
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