Whether you are building a new deck or simply installing new curtains, there are a number of tools that will help make any home project easier. Even power tools in the modern world are more lightweight, portable and easy-to-use than ever before. While you may not be a handyman or Miss Fix-it, here are 5 easy-to-use tools you definitely want to keep handy.
Multi-head Screwdriver
In the past, it was important to keep a number of different screwdrivers handy for different tasks. From Phillips to standard head screwdrivers in multiple sizes, you needed to keep anywhere from 5-8 screwdrivers on hand to be sure you had what you need to accomplish any task. Now you only need one. Multi-head screwdrivers generally have a screw on base with several bits that offer you a wide variety of head options in one convenient, portable package.
Drill
Today's drills are probably the most convenient and versatile tool you can have in your toolbox. Modern drills are lightweight, portable, have long-lasting and quick charging batteries and can even be used for a wide variety of tasks ranging from sanding to mixing paint to using it as a kitchen mixer in a pinch.
Rubber Mallet
Of course a hammer is a basic staple in almost any tool kit, but a rubber mallet might be even handier for indoor home projects. A rubber mallet will give you the same striking force as a hammer, but if it hits a surface, it won't leave a large ding in it the way the hard metal head of a hammer would. Rubber mallets are great for projects like hanging pictures, where you need to drive a sharp object into a wall without risking damage to the wall.
Adjustable Wrench
A heavy duty adjustable wrench allows you to quickly tighten and loosen a wide range of nuts and bolts. If you own just one wrench for your home, make sure it's a 10 or 14 inch model, which will allow you to use it for plumbing purposes as well.
Side Cutting Pliers
If you're going to have one set of pliers, it's good to have a pair that can do double duty as both wire cutters and pliers. Pliers help you grab hold and pull anything from nails to pipes and can even be used to tighten and loosen large bolts. Side cutting pliers also help you cut and strip wires when necessary.
Having a good, comprehensive tool kit is easier than ever before thanks to a wide range of tools that now do double and even triple duty. You can visit a local store like Koontz Hardware to get the things you need before you need them. With even a small home tool kit you can tackle a wider variety of projects and tasks than ever before.
