The Ultimate 15 Piece Tool Kit For Homeowners

One of the most common plumbing problems homeowners face is a clogged sink or tub drain.

Most often, the culprit is simply a clump of hair that has become lodged in the drain.

Add an inexpensive hair snare to your homeowner’s tool kit so you can remove the hair without the hassles of disassembling the plumbing.

Just slide the tool into the drain opening and retract slowly.

You might be surprised at the volume of hair the tool snags on its way out.

As most homeowners can attest, minor drywall repairs go hand in hand with home ownership and do-it-yourself repairs.

Professional taping knives can be expensive, and it just does not make much sense to spend your hard-earned cash on these tools unless you’re facing a large volume of drywall repairs.

Plastic taping knives are great for tackling minor drywall repairs around your home.

In addition, they also come in handy when applying tacky substances such as roofing tar, glue and other materials.

Their low cost means you won’t have to spend precious time cleaning them as you can simply chuck them in the trash.

One of the first things aspiring painters learn on the job is that they must always carry a damp rag and painter’s tool in their pocket.

This convenient tool is a must have for a homeowner’s tool kit.

Most professional painting contractors simply refer to the tool as a 5-in-1, as early models were capable of only five different functions.

However, as years passed, manufacturers included additional features to the tool, increasing their capabilities.

(You can even buy an 18-in-1 painter’s tool at some home-improvement centres and paint stores).

Put simply, the tool can scrape, spread, hammer, remove screws – some models include both a Phillip’s and slotted screw tip in the handle – retract nails and clean paint rollers.

Another tool professional painting contractors carry is a mini glass scraper.

The tool is designed to provide a handle for a typical razor blade.

Most painters or homeowners who have ever picked up a paintbrush have faced the cumbersome task of cleaning dried paint off of windowpanes.

Windex, vinegar and paper towels do little to remove the stubborn substance. However, a mini scraper fitted with a sharp blade will make quick work of the project.

Not only does the tool hold a sharp blade securely, but it also allows you to flip the blade over, concealing its sharp edge for safe storage in your tool kit.

Have you ever found yourself at the top of a ladder and realised you left your hammer lying on the sawhorses below?

If you have, it is okay, as many DIY enthusiasts and professional contractors alike have experienced this unfortunate circumstance.

A canvas tool pouch eliminates multiple trips up and down the ladder by holding your tools and hardware conveniently at your side for easy access when you need them.

A pair of soft-jaw pliers are a must have for DIY plumbing repairs around your home.

Many have made the mistake of tightening a new showerhead or other decorative item with a pair of pliers only to realise they just ruined its finish by scratching and gouging the new product with the tool.

Soft-jaw pliers will eliminate this mistake from ever happening again.

The dual-function pliers are fitted with removable rubber covers that protect your finished product during installation.

Since Torx head screws are becoming increasingly popular with manufactures of home improvement products, a Torx key screwdriver set is an ideal addition to your homeowner tool kit.

Never again will you find yourself stuck in the middle of a furniture assembly project trying to tighten Torx screws with a standard or Phillip’s head screwdriver.

Everyone has a hammer but few know the value of a rubber mallet.

Ideal for installing wood, laminate or tile flooring as well as smacking the tar out of stuff while causing minimal damage.

This inexpensive tool is also available in a non-marring model, albeit it will cost you a few dollars more.

Any novice DIY enthusiast who has ever installed their own flooring has probably woke the next morning with aching and scratched knees.

These inexpensive kneepads will protect your knees and provide comfort during many home improvement projects.

Aside from flooring projects, you will find them useful when gardening, working on your car or any other situation that requires you to get on your knees.

Bar clamps are valuable tools that will have you wondering how you ever got along without them.

The bar clamp is ideal for clamping, squeezing or holding materials in place while you work on them.

Think of them as a convenient extra set of hands that are always available when you need them.