The tools we are giving away are certainly necessities for any homeowner, but there are certain non-power tools you absolutely cannot live without. Here are 5 tools you had better have on hand, or else!
Hammer– Please, Hammer, don’t hurt ’em! From nailing pictures to the wall to breaking geodes open with the kids, a hammer is an essential for homeowners and renters alike. You can even use your hammer to open stubborn jar lids- by tapping sharply on the lid, it will often break the seal. Just don’t whack it too hard, you don’t want to break the whole jar.
Screwdrivers– You’ll need both flathead and Phillips head screwdrivers. Phillips tighten and loosen, well, everything. The flathead screwdrivers are good for prying up smaller nails and once in awhile you run across a screw that actually needs a flathead screwdriver, like outlet plates.
Tape measure– You’re going to want to measure things. If you have kids, they’re going to want to measure things. Rulers aren’t long enough and yardsticks are unwieldy. What’s a person to do? Get a tape measure, natch.
Duct tape– Let me tell you, internets. You need duct tape. If you can’t fix it with duct tape, you can’t fix it. But try using more duct tape before you give up on fixing the item. More duct tape is always a good idea.
Pliers– Needle nose, wire cutting, small slip joint, and locking. Yes, you need all 4 kinds. When I was a kid, I fell in love with needle nose pliers and have loved them ever since. I like the little "snap, snap, snap" noise they make when you are opening and closing them. And I love how they can get into tight areas where you need some plier-action. Ah, needle nose pliers. I heart you.
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