Do you find it challenging to maintain your home? If so, then this blog post is for you. I have compiled a list of the best equipment to own as a homeowner for easy and cost-effective maintenance. These items will make handling your household chores much more manageable.
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A Toolbox for Repairs
A toolbox will have all the tools you need to work on various projects in your home and is also perfect when helping friends or family with their DIY tasks too! In addition, it is essential for repairs, so you'll be able to fix anything on the spot.
A Lawnmower
A lawn mower will make the job of cutting your grass much more effortless. Additionally, a gas engine powers the mower, and it has a rotating blade to cut the grass efficiently - saving you time and effort! If you combine it with the best electric weed eaters, your lawn will be immaculate.
Leaf Rake
A leaf rake will help you clean up fallen leaves and debris from your lawn quickly and efficiently for the autumn months.
Stepladder
Whether you're painting a wall or putting up holiday decorations, a stepladder helps you reach those hard-to-reach places in the house.
Extension Cord
An extension cord is perfect for when you need to plug in a power tool. It gives the electric current more reach, which will make your tasks much easier and faster.
A Tool Belt
A tool belt will make carrying and storing your tools much easier so that when you need them, they're right there on hand! It also helps protect from injury as well as saves time looking around for a specific item.
Pressure Washer
You can use a pressure washer at any time of year - whether to get rid of moss on your driveway or wash your car- therefore; it is an excellent tool for any home. It is a cost-effective way of maintaining your home.
A Shovel
You can use a shovel for all sorts of tasks at home like digging in dirt or snow - making it super handy! But, of course, you'll never know when you might need one, so make sure you have one at home.
A Hose Reel
Keeping an unused length of hose on hand can be helpful for many different tasks in your yard, like washing a car or watering the garden. But it can also be dangerous if left lying around! That's why using a hose reel is preferable because it keeps the water safely stored away after use, so you don't have to worry about tripping over and hurting yourself.
A Power Drill
You will need a power drill for drilling holes in various surfaces, applying sealants and even tightening screws! A cordless model is perfect if space isn't an issue. However, if this doesn't suit your needs, a corded model can be plugged in and is more powerful.
In conclusion, these are some of the best home maintenance items to have in your home for tackling all the usual household chores. As time passes, I am sure you will add many more!
I love this post. I don't know my way around tools, but I believe that I am going to make a toolkit for myself to have when my husband goes on TDYs and such. I always get so overwhelmed when I go into his toolshed space, so I think a toolbox/area in there just for me will an ideal situation :-)
ReplyDeleteI think he'll have the most fun showing me how use everything. :-)
Glad I came over this. I have been thinking of having such tools but I don't know what to buy and the list. I need to have such tools in the house for everyday use and of course during emergency.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this list. It can be hard to decide on which home maintenance tool to get because they are so many. I appreciate that you narrowed it down to the essential items.
ReplyDeleteI really like this list. You've included everything any homeowner needs to do basic upkeep. Great list.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great resource for any new homeowner. With these, you can do all of the everyday things a home needs to keep running smoothly.
ReplyDeleteThis post is for my husband. He has all of these tools and more. He loves buying the gear. This is a useful post. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many things we have bought as homeowners! This is definitely a great list of basics.
ReplyDeleteGood list and I am saving this for my cross checking next time I am refilling my kit! Thanks a lot! - Knycx journeying
ReplyDeleteGreat list of basic tools. I learned more about it. Thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a great tool kit and I actually have a hammer drill in my wish list for Christmas this year! lol
ReplyDeletei have quite a few. but my father who lives a few steps away from our home have a lot of these tools! ;)
ReplyDeleteThe hose reel is a great help. Good for a regular hose or an irrigation hose for watering the lawn or flower garden or the kids having summer fun.
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