One of the best housewarming gifts a new homeowner could receive is a basic toolbox for DIY projects. Stock it with easy-to-use tools and a selection of helpful items even a novice can use to make small repairs, troubleshoot potential problems and perform simple tasks. Think about jobs such as hanging art without damaging walls, or replacing doorknobs, rather than more serious renovation projects.
Stocking such a toolbox can be painless, with a little advice from a local hardware store, or a trip to a big box store. Consider the following:
Planning and Measuring Aids
- 25-foot tape measure
- Small speed square
- Torpedo level
- Carpenter's pencils
Simple Hand Tools
- Two hammers, a standard clawfoot, and a smaller ball peen,
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