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Tools have their own integrity.
Integrity: Kind of an old-fashioned word. Our tool buying advice is kind of old fashioned, too. Buy the best quality tools you can afford and take good care of them.
Tools aren't disposable. They won't become obsolete. A well balanced hammer will last for decades, so will good wrenches and pliers. There's a certain pleasure in using and caring for good tools, too. Each becomes something like a dependable friend, something you can count on.
Start small, with only the necessities. Buy more as you learn what you truly need and what qualities are important to you.
Whit this chapter you'll:
1. Find out what tools to buy to maintain your home, without taking out a second mortgage to pay for them.
2. Know what hardware and fasteners to keep on hand for common householder repairs.
3. Learn how to mix your own cleaning supplies to save money and the planet.
General Repair.
Tool lust. Almost every homeowner develops at least a mild case just about the time they discover how much easier it is to do a job with the right tool. It's easy to give in to the urge to splurge, but it's not necessary. For general repairs, you need good, durable versions of the basics and a few specialty tools for plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs. How much your tool kit expands after that is limited only by how much money and storage space you have to spare.
Basic tools.
Claw hammer: drives nails. Also removes nails and pries thins apart.
Screwdriver: drives and removes screws. Buy an assortment of sizes, including both slotted, which have flat tips, and Philips, which are cross shaped.
Utility knife: cuts everything from cardboard to carpet. Choose one with a comfortable, easy to hold handle and a sturdy mechanism to extend and retract the replaceable blades.
Tape measure: measures anything. The metal tape and the mechanism should be sturdy enough to stand up to being used hundreds of times, and the hook at the end of the tape hold be straight and true - a crooked hook can skew the result enough to ruin a measurement.
Aviation snips: cuts lightweight metal, such as flashing and wire.
quick clamps: hold pieces together when you need an extra hand; compress joints while gluing.
Stud finder: senses framing studs within walls. Some models also indicate the presence of wiring and other obstructions beneath the surface.
Adjustable wrench: tightens and loosens nuts and bolts; adjusts to a wide range of sizes.
Flashlight: illuminates dark corners and helps you find the service panel if the power goes out.
Pliers: grip objects tightly and give you extra torque as you turn, pull or squeeze. Pliers with locking grips are especially helpful when you need an extra hand.
Carpenter's level: indicates true horizontal (level) and vertical (plumb) planes. A level helps you get it straight when you hang pictures, shelves, window treatments, and much more. Traditional levels use bubbles that float in small tubes; laser levels shoot out beams of light as reference points.
Caulk gun: compresses caulk tubes to deliver beads of caulks.
Palm sander; quickly sands flat surfaces.
Cordless drill and bit set: drill holes in walls, wood, metal and plastic: drives and removes screws; with attachments can be used to buff and polish. Choose a variable speed, reversing drill with a keyless chuck. Get an extra battery so you always have a spare charged and ready to go, or invest in a quick charger that will put you back in business in minutes.
Jig saw: cuts plywood and other wood. Especially useful for making cutouts.
Integrity: Kind of an old-fashioned word. Our tool buying advice is kind of old fashioned, too. Buy the best quality tools you can afford and take good care of them.
Tools aren't disposable. They won't become obsolete. A well balanced hammer will last for decades, so will good wrenches and pliers. There's a certain pleasure in using and caring for good tools, too. Each becomes something like a dependable friend, something you can count on.
Start small, with only the necessities. Buy more as you learn what you truly need and what qualities are important to you.
Whit this chapter you'll:
1. Find out what tools to buy to maintain your home, without taking out a second mortgage to pay for them.
2. Know what hardware and fasteners to keep on hand for common householder repairs.
3. Learn how to mix your own cleaning supplies to save money and the planet.
General Repair.
Tool lust. Almost every homeowner develops at least a mild case just about the time they discover how much easier it is to do a job with the right tool. It's easy to give in to the urge to splurge, but it's not necessary. For general repairs, you need good, durable versions of the basics and a few specialty tools for plumbing, electrical and HVAC repairs. How much your tool kit expands after that is limited only by how much money and storage space you have to spare.
Basic tools.
Claw hammer: drives nails. Also removes nails and pries thins apart.
Screwdriver: drives and removes screws. Buy an assortment of sizes, including both slotted, which have flat tips, and Philips, which are cross shaped.
Utility knife: cuts everything from cardboard to carpet. Choose one with a comfortable, easy to hold handle and a sturdy mechanism to extend and retract the replaceable blades.
Tape measure: measures anything. The metal tape and the mechanism should be sturdy enough to stand up to being used hundreds of times, and the hook at the end of the tape hold be straight and true - a crooked hook can skew the result enough to ruin a measurement.
Aviation snips: cuts lightweight metal, such as flashing and wire.
quick clamps: hold pieces together when you need an extra hand; compress joints while gluing.
Stud finder: senses framing studs within walls. Some models also indicate the presence of wiring and other obstructions beneath the surface.
Adjustable wrench: tightens and loosens nuts and bolts; adjusts to a wide range of sizes.
Flashlight: illuminates dark corners and helps you find the service panel if the power goes out.
Pliers: grip objects tightly and give you extra torque as you turn, pull or squeeze. Pliers with locking grips are especially helpful when you need an extra hand.
Carpenter's level: indicates true horizontal (level) and vertical (plumb) planes. A level helps you get it straight when you hang pictures, shelves, window treatments, and much more. Traditional levels use bubbles that float in small tubes; laser levels shoot out beams of light as reference points.
Caulk gun: compresses caulk tubes to deliver beads of caulks.
Palm sander; quickly sands flat surfaces.
Cordless drill and bit set: drill holes in walls, wood, metal and plastic: drives and removes screws; with attachments can be used to buff and polish. Choose a variable speed, reversing drill with a keyless chuck. Get an extra battery so you always have a spare charged and ready to go, or invest in a quick charger that will put you back in business in minutes.
Jig saw: cuts plywood and other wood. Especially useful for making cutouts.
