Moving from an apartment to your house is more than just a change of address. Since the tenants pay to use someone else’s house, they are not liable for maintenance and renovations. But when you own your own house, you’re going to be a handy guy. With that in mind, here are ten items a new homeowner wants to purchase in a hardware store.
1. Claw Hammer
Even if you’re not a do-it-yourselfer, you’re going to need a hammer to tackle the most simple home tasks, such as hanging pictures and installing furniture. Be sure to buy one that has a claw end to remove twisted, scratched, or unused nails.
2. Screwdriver
Currently, you’re going to have to buy two of them from the nearest hardware store: a flathead and a Phillips screwdriver. These indispensable hand tools may be used for the opening of paint jars, for the assembling of toys, and general household maintenance.
3. Tape Measure
If you need to know the height of your windows before bringing in new blinds or how high the door frame is, a tape measure is a must. Trust us; they’re much more convenient than being around a yardstick!
4. Electric Drill
Many of the more common home designs involve the construction of new screw holes. Replacing a doorknob, lock, or cracked hinge can be done in no time with the aid of an electric drill from the nearest hardware store.
5. Crescent Wrench
And if you’re not a professional plumber, you should use a crescent wrench to complete small repairs, such as twisting a loose hawk handle. More advanced home users may use the tool to open a U-bend and delete an object that has been hidden by the drain.
6. Needle Nose Pliers
Used for gripping, twisting, stripping, or cutting wires, needle nose pins are required for any sort of electrical work. You may use them to replace a faulty light switch or to connect an electrical socket.
7. Utility Knife
Why can things get worse than they have to be? Instead of attempting to open packages, bags, and plastic envelopes with your bare hands, use a sturdy utility knife. The famous tool can only be bought for a few bucks at most hardware stores.
8. Flashlight
There are a lot of places in the typical house that don’t get enough (or any) sun. You can illuminate these areas with the aid of a flashlight. It’s also helpful when there’s a blackout, and you need to search for supplies.
9. Putty Knife
A flexible, low-cost tool, putty knife, can be used to strip wallpaper or paint or to spray Spackle over small holes or cracks in walls.
10. Plunger
No matter how cautious you can be, the chances are that you’ll be clogging a toilet or two in your time. A plunger is one of the simplest, most powerful methods for blocking plugged pipes found in any hardware store. While most widely used in toilets, it can also be used to clear stoppages from sinks and bathtubs.
Any homeowner can save time and money on household upkeep and repair with the aid of the products listed above.