Essential tools

12+ Essential Tools for DIYers and Homeowners

Jan 10, 2012 Stuart 35 Comments

Here’s my take on what every beginner DIYer and homeowner needs in their tool kit. If you’re years past being a beginner, please share your own recommendations and feedback!

Mutombo on EGO Cordless Outdoor Power Tools – Here’s What’s New for 2023: “Ive seen one online that uses ego batteries, but again on the other side of the Atlantic.”
Patrick on EGO Cordless Outdoor Power Tools – Here’s What’s New for 2023: “Probably will never see because it’s niche item, it but I really wish Ego would release a reel mower. I’ve…”
TonyT on EGO Cordless Outdoor Power Tools – Here’s What’s New for 2023: “The new pole saw has some pluses over my recently purchased Ryobi (RY40560, snagged from DTO for $90): – Telescoping…”
Hon Cho on New Festool 2022 Promo Socket Set: “11mm and 7/16 inch are functionally equivalent (about 4/1000″ difference in size) as are 8mm and 5/16, 19mm and 3/4.”
Hon Cho on New Festool 2022 Promo Socket Set: “The 1/4″ and 1/2″ drive, skipping 3/8″ drive, seems to be a European thing. Except that for the USA (and…”
JR Ramos on Hot Deal: Knipex Forged Wire Stripper: “Hakko is a mix of Italy and China now, depends on the model…they also seem to have some real issues…”