16 Tools Every Home Owner Needs

Want to help out a home buyer…toolbox

…especially a First-Time Home buyer?

Share with him / her this list of 16 tools that every homeowner needs.

The following items (in no particular order) are essential, but by no means exhaustive.

  1. Plunger
  2. Combination Wrench Set
  3. Slip-Joint Pliers
  4. Adjustable Wrench
  5. Caulking Gun
  6. Flashlight
  7. Tape Measure
  8. Hacksaw
  9. Torpedo Level
  10. Safety Glasses/Goggles
  11. Claw Hammer
  12. Screwdriver Set (Flat & Philips heads)
  13. Wire Cutters
  14. Respirator/Safety Mask
  15. Duct Tape
  16. Super Glue

40 thoughts on “16 Tools Every Home Owner Needs”

  1. As a young First Time Home Buyer, moving out of Mom & Dad’s Place to live on my own for the first time…
    This is exactly what I needed.

  2. I see your page has unique articles posted about every month. Great stuff here, thanks

  3. I would add just one thing…. Phone numbers for a handyman, electrician, plumber, etc.

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  7. I see you really know your stuff. Thanks for sharing with those of us who weren’t aware.

  8. Great advice here, thanks!
    Does anyone else have any other suggestions for first time home buyers? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

  9. As a stay-at-home wife & mother w/ a husband who is only home evenings, I found this info very useful. I plan to surprise my husband with a simple repair rather than waiting for him to come home.

  10. Excellent website. Lots of helpful info here, escpecially for me (single lady). I’m sending it to a few buddies. Of course, thanks to your effort!

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  12. As a new home owner, I found this very helpful. 😀
    Thanks for the post.

  13. I can’t believe how great this site is. You keep up the good work. That’s my advice pal.

  14. Great advice here, Thanks!
    I will forward this to my son who will soon be buying his first home. Great advice here, Thanks!
    I’ve researched several companies & I see that you do a very thurough inspection for a fair pro\ice & you’ve got a TON of great reviews.
    I will also recommend that he contact you for a Home inspection.

  15. First time home buyer.
    I had a few of these, but not all.
    I will be buying the rest tomorrow.
    Thanks for posting

  16. I’ve seen lists like this before, but this one is perfect.
    Includes everything essential & nothing useless
    Great advice, especially for first time home owners

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