There are always little odd jobs that need to be done around the house, a leaking tap here , a broken toilet seat there, a plug socket that needs fitting or a dodgy light switch thats in need of repair.
It’s important to be prepared for every situation and any handyman (or woman) needs a reliable toolkit that they can reach too for any DIY tasks that may come their way.
Keeping a well stocked toolkit at home for an emergency is really important, however it's pretty easy for your toolbox to become cluttered. These following tips and tricks will advise you on 10 essential items to keep in your toolbox that should ensure that you're always reaching for the right tools.
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Drill and drill parts
A drill set is essential, a good quality set should fulfill all of your drilling and screw driving needs. When choosing a drill opt for a drill with a cord, cordless drills don’t usually have a reliable battery life and often run out at the inconvenient of times.
Hammer
A claw head hammer should be sufficient for most DIY jobs and is a popular addition to most household tool boxes. Perfect when dealing with woodwork, hammering in nails and removing them.
Utility Knife
A handyman's toolbox essential, the utility knife is handy for cutting through cardboard and rope opt for one with a retractable blade this way you’ll avoid any accidents.
A pencil is always handy - you never know when your going to need to make markings and annotations.
Circular Saw
Lets face it a hand saw is pretty hard work, a circular saw is a good alternative and is super efficient, cutting straight and clean creating a lot less mess than other saws.
Cable/Wire Cutters
You’d be surprised how many tool boxes are lacking wire cutters
Tape Measure
A tape measure is a toolkit mainstay - be sure to go for a self retractable one with a curved metallic ribbon that stiffens when extended it will make your life so much easier.
Spirit Level
Every handyman needs a spirit level, it is the most efficient way of ensure that a service is level. Whether you're putting up a picture or a whole set of shelves a spirit level with be incredibly useful.
Pliers
They are so many pliers out there, but the two that will be most useful for jobs at home are slip joint and plumbers pliers.
Adjustable Spanner
An spanner wrench is used for loosening or tightening nuts and bolts. The fact it is adjustable means it can be used with a variety of different sized fasteners.
Toolbox
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And finally we come to the toolbox! You need a decent sized box to hold all your equipment securely including your power tools. Opt for a box complete with trays or separators so your tools can be neatly organised. It must have a strong latch so if you do have children they can’t get into it easily.
