Top 10 DIY Must Haves

By jasimar

Challenge: You've just purchased a home. It's in decent shape - stuff works. But it could work better. And look better, too. You've got about $500. What 10 DIY tools or supplies do you grab at your local mega-home store and why? (If you can spend less, that'd be better).

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June 18, 2007

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LenkArt

August 11, 2007

I would spend all $500 on a fabric and put window treatments on windows for privacy.. But it just me.

jasimar

June 19, 2007

Brilliant. Your lists are great. And I hear you, Sillygirl. I'm an inch shy of the 5 foot mark. Ladders are my friends!

bruno

June 18, 2007

ShopVac is definitely on my list (I've mentioned this before, actually).
A miter saw is indispensable, and can be used to do just about anything with wood.
Cordless drill = less arm work. That's good.
The internet (including Curbly). Source of all knowledge (esp. plumbing).
Neighbors with more tools than you (and willingness to share).
Adjustable wrenches.
A nail gun (hey, as long as you're just giving me $500).
A power washer.
Gardening tools (shovel, rake, etc.)
A lawn mower!

sillygirl

June 18, 2007

Ditto on the Shop Vac and Sander (although if you live in an apartment, don't get one, it will only tempt you to use it and get the whole apartment filthy, trust me!). But I'm also going to have to add a step ladder (because when you're 5-zero and you have 11ft celings, its either that or a good pair of stilts) and a good ol' fashion multi-screw driver (for those jobs for which a drill would be over kill).

DIY Maven

June 18, 2007

In addition to Chris's suggestions, I'd also have to have a 1 or 2 foot level, an electric sander--probably orbital, and a ShopVac to get me started. Even with these additions, you'd still be under 500.

Chrisjob

June 18, 2007

1. Paint supplies

2. Cordless drill/driver

3. 25' tape measure

4. Utility knife

5. Vice grips

6. Wood glue and assorted clamps

7. Circular Saw/Skilsaw

8. Allen Wrenches

9. Needlenose pliers

10. Curbly.com

I bet a smart shopper could score them all for $300-350