Home Improvement Top Tips!

Unfortunately every homeowner at some point will be required to do a little repair and home improvement. Not every homeowner is a full-fledged "handyman," but it's still important to have a small tool kit to fix any odd jobs or perhaps emergency jobs that need fixing quick!

There is nothing worst then having a flooding pipe that results in a ruined furniture, floors and walls due to the fact you didn't have the little tool that would fix the problem. Plus a tool kit will inevitable save you a lot of serious money in the future. Whether it is saving in repairs or the cost of calling someone out to fix a tiny leak.

Plus these are also excellent instruments to add a personal touch to your home. They do not need not be expensive but it is worth investing in some brand names as will will last a lot longer, maybe even a life time and will save a lot of money in the long run.

There are countless places and sites to to purchase essential tools from but none cheaper that eBay and Amazon. In my experience they are by far the best supplies for tools you can get and always have the cheapest prices, saving you lost you lots of money.

No matter if you are searching for and obvious tool or an obscure one, you will be sure to find it on either eBay or Amazon.

Any way enough said. The bottom line is. No matter if you are and male or female and tool kit is an investment that could potentially save you are lot of hear ache.

So Here Are The Top 15 ESSENTIAL Tools Every Homeowner Must Own!

1. Hammer

A hammer is required to drive brads or nails. Hammers come in various sizes, generally sized by ounces of the head. A 12 ounce hammer is fairly light and will drive a brad for hanging a picture, but if you have nail that needs to be driven into a piece of wood, a 16 ounce hammer is much more useful.

2. Nails
A pack containing a variety of sized nails is a great tool to have. Perfect for fixing that lop sided bathroom cabinet or putting up that shelf your partner has always wanted.

3. Measuring Tape
Accuracy is the key to any successful handy work. Not only will it save a lot of time but it will ensure that everything runs smoothly and you achieve an excellent result.

4. Protective Goggles & Mask
Only necessary for when you find yourselves using sharp tools, sawing wood or in a dusty, dirty environment.

5. A Saw
A saw is such a lifesaving tool to have. If something does not fit perfectly, what other tool will fix the problem? The only question is which saw to go for. There are so many types. Depending whether you are planing on making your own four poster bed and sawing a lot of wood, i would just recommend you get a little one. That is there when you need it. Plus a spare pack of blades just incase they break or rust.

6. Flat Head Screwdriver

You'll need one with a mid-range slot about 1/4 inch across the head. The end of the screwdriver should be good and square for safety reasons. If you can afford it, purchase a small set of 3 or 4 different size screwdrivers.

7. Philips Head Screwdriver

For the average homeowner, a #2 point screwdriver will be most useful because it will fit the majority of screws. If using an older screwdriver, be sure to inspect the condition of the tip. It should have good, crisp points.

8. Adjustable Wrench

An adjustable wrench (often incorrectly referred to as a crescent wrench) is a critical part of any tool kit. It fits square and hex nuts ranging from 1/4 inch usually up to 1 inch. If you wish, you can also purchase an adjustable wrench that will fit nuts larger than 1 inch across.

9. Slip Joint Pliers

The hole in one side of a pair of slip joint pliers will look like a figure 8. This is so the pliers can accommodate two different sizes of grips, small and large. Remember that if you use a pair of pliers to hold or turn a tap, it's important to first get a very good grip. If the pliers slip, the head of the tap or nut will be damaged and a wrench will never fit it again.

10. Alligator Pliers

This tool is often found in a plumber's tool kit, but can be useful for the average homeowner, as well. Alligator pliers allow you to grasp larger items, usually ranging from 1/4 inch up to perhaps 1-1/2 inches square.

11. Scissors

Every homeowner's tool kit should have one set of good quality scissors.
12. Side Cutters

Side cutters look like a pair of pliers with cutter jaws. They will cut through rope or metal wire much easier than scissors will.

13. Tape Assortment

An assortment of different tapes will also come in handy. Some good types to include are duct tape, masking tape, and clear packing tape.

14. Hardware Kit

A small hardware kit is a critical part of your tool kit, and can be easily purchased at most hardware stores. A hardware kit will contain an assortment of items: brads for hanging pictures and taps, nuts and bolts, wood screws, and even some sheet metal screws for repairing many household items.

15. Tool Box
Finally all you need is a Tool Box to keep all your tool safe and in great condition. These are also a great way to prevent any young children getting their hands on them.

Right, so there you have it. The Top 15 tool everyone should have in their home.

Your homeowner's tool kit can be as small as the items listed above or large as you want it to be. There is no need to stop there, especially if you are passionate about adding a personal touch to your house.Many homeowners begin with the items listed above, and then allow their tool kit to grow naturally over time. Whatever size tool kit you have, if it contains these 10 essential items, you'll be ready for most small repair jobs around your home.