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Must-Have Tools for Home DIY Enthusiasts
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items This list of DIY home essentials for beginners features practical tools and supplies every home DIY enthusiast should have on hand.
A tape measure should be at the top of your list of items you'll need as a beginner DIYer. This one listed is 25' long, but there are a number of other sizes and brands of varying price points available.
DEWALT 25 ft. Tape Measure
When looking for a hammer, opt for one with a comfortable grip. This one also has an anti-vibration and ergonomic handle.
STANLEY Hammer with Antivibe Handle
When it comes to screwdrivers, look for ones that have a variety of flat, and Phillips-head sizes to cover a wide range of projects. Also look for ones with magnetic heads to help hold the screw in place.
Combination Screwdriver Set (10-Piece)
Pliers are a necessity to help you pull, pinch or bend metal into shape.
Pliers Set (3-Piece)
Levels are a must-have for any project from a large scale kitchen install, to even something for simple such as hanging a picture frame. The Empire Digital Box level comes with 7 different measuring modes, as well as an audio indicator and a manual f...
48 in. Digital Box Level
A smaller, 9" level is great to have in your toolbox. This one by Empire has an aluminum frame and is magnetic making it easy for hand-free use.
9 in. Level
This battery-operated laser level is great for a range of projects, and is ideal for different layout options up to 100ft.
100 ft. Green Self-Leveling Cross Line Laser Level
When it comes to flashlights, it's good to keep a few different kinds on hand. A basic flashlight such as this one by Husky is great not only for DIY projects, but also to keep nearby if the power goes out.
1200 Lumens Dual Power LED Rechargeable Focusing Flashlight
I've been using this Dewalt Utility Knife for so long. Before this, I always used those basic, flimsy box cutters. I'm happy I switched because this is more comfortable and sturdy to use. I also like that it comes with the storage for extra blades.
Retractable Utility Knife with Blade Storage
Before you start drilling/nailing into any walls, you'll want to use a stud finder first. Having a stud finder helps you locate studs for a variety of wall depths and will also let you know where there may be live wires.
Zircon Stud Finder
For a beginner DIY-er, an orbital sander will be really useful, especially for prepping and smoothing out surfaces for painting.
RYOBI Corded 5 in. Orbital Sander
This Drill and Driver Kit by Ryobi is great because it includes a 1.5 Ah battery and 18V charger. This will be one of the tools you'll use most often because it can be used for a variety of project and is only limited to the drill bits you have, so i...
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless 1/2 in. Drill/Driver Kit with Battery and Charger
For any wood-working projects, having clamps of various sizes is a great to help keep your material in place.
DEWALT Trigger Clamp Set (6-Piece)
A cordless oscillating tool is great to have in your DIY-arsenal because of its' multi-tool functionality. From making cuts for a number of materials, to as a sander.
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Cordless Oscillating Multi-Tool
For the woodworkers, having an orbital jig saw allows for a faster option for cutting wood and better control for clean or curved cuts.
RYOBI Corded Orbital Jig Saw
A compound miter saw is a very powerful tool for your DIY woodworking projects to make a variety of cuts including miter, crosscuts and bevel cuts.
RYOBI Compound Miter Saw with LED Cutline Indicator