21 Ultimate Best Tools for Every Frugal DIY Home Owner

DeWalt 18-Volt Cordless Compact Hammer Drill

A good quality drill is a must because it has so many amazing uses. Whether you’re building something, hanging a piece of art, repairing decking, piercing holes in concrete or doing any other project a powerful drill that has a hammer setting will make your life a ton easier. Although not necessary, a cordless drill is ideal because it allows you to move around without tripping over wires or worrying about extension cords.

VonHaus 246-Piece Drill and Drive Set

These bits are important because they come in different sizes and allow you to pierce holes of virtually any size for any project. This kit has bits that allow you to drill holes and tighten screws in wood, concrete and metal which gives you the variety you need to tackle just about any household project. These bits are also standard and will work on any drill.

Stanley 170 Piece Mixed Tool Set

This tool kit includes a ratchet set, screw drivers, pliers and arm hex keys. It’s an important kit to have because they allow you to tighten and loosen bolts of different shapes with ease because it removes the need to use force. These are useful to tighten bolts on toys, change car batteries and do other automotive repairs or any other fix that requires adding or removing lock nuts.

Stanley Long Nose Plier Set

This set of pliers are a must have because they are useful and can be used for a variety of different jobs.  The long nose pliers are great to get into tight areas if you are required to move a wire or bend it.  The long nose pliers are awesome because they give you the ability to snip and cut wires, tie raps and other tightly fitted fittings.

Most recently I used these long nose pliers to assemble the wire kit to hang a piece of art. By twisting the wire with the long nose pliers I was able to create enough tension to have the wire support the painting when it was hung.

Dewalt 24 Foot Measuring Tape

Although a measuring tape is pretty self-explanatory as an essential tool to have for any DIY home repairs this specific one is awesome.  It offers up easy to read measurements which is great for people who aren’t good at math like me. Some measuring tapes don’t offer measurements in fractions which can make reading exact measurement problematic if you’re uncomfortable with inches. This measuring tape makes getting an exact measure easy because it offers measurements in inches as well as fractions.

DeWalt Retractable Utility Knife

It’s important to have a good utility knife because they are good to cut thick cardboard, drywall, rope and any other material that traditional knives or scissors can’t handle.

Super Bright Headlamp Light

For projects where there is limited lighting and that require the use of both hands this headlight is a perfect tool. It not only provides a large quantity of lightening but it allows you to be hands free so that you can work without having to hold a traditional flashlight. This is a great solution for basements, under cabinet work and attics.

EZY The Best Laser Level

Laser Levels are a must have for any DIY home project. This is perfect to give you a straight level line so that you can hang pictures, lay tile and do any other project that requires precise leveling. This laser levels removes the guess work and makes sure that all your projects are accurate. I’ve also used it to make sure our washing machine and fridge were level after our move.

Little Giant Ladder

This is the ultimate multi-purpose ladder. This is honestly the only ladder you’ll ever need for every DIY home project. Not only can the A-Frame height be adjusted but the ladder can be adjusted to a 90 degree angle to make accessing difficult spots possible and safe. Also, it can serve as a straight ladder or you can take it apart to make it serve as a scaffold. It truly is the most versatile ladder on the market.

Skil Circular Saw Kit

Circular saws are great for cutting any type of wood. With their interchangeable blades (sold separately) circular saws come in handy for building projects and basically any project requiring wood cutting. These are great because they make cutting wood effortless.

Stanley Sharp Tooth Hand Saw

Great for small projects like cutting a piece of molding or a 2X4. Or, use a hand saw in situations where using your circular saw is impossible

Steel Hex Key Wrenches 

Also known as Allen Keys, these are a must-have because a lot of furniture is built with hex key nuts. So, if you’re fond of Ikea there’s a good chance these hex key wrenches will come in handy if you’re dissembling or reassembling pieces of furniture. They also come in handy when assembling certain kids toys and dealing with faucets so they are handy to have around.

Irwin Tools General Purpose Claw Hammer (left)

A good hammer is a must because it can be used for just about anything. Whether you’re hammering, removing a door off its hinges or using the claw to remove a nail a good quality durable hammer is a must have DIY tool.

Vaughan Long Original Scrape Bar (right)

A scrape bar is used to remove old nails, demolition projects and prying wood apart. It really makes the job easier and less difficult to complete.

The Hilitchi 285-Piece Screw Assortment Kit (left) & Comdox 500 Piece Bolts and Nuts Assortment Kit (right) are handy kits to have because sometimes while doing a project you’re missing or short a screw or a bolt. So, having extras is always handy because you can avoid running out and buying screws and bolts on the fly.

The Tooluxe Scraping Blade (left) and Shappy 4-Piece Putty Scrapers (right) are also very useful tools to have in your collection. The Scraping Blade on the left can be used to clean off old paint, the under deck of your lawn mower and scrape rust off railings prior to a new paint job. The putty scrapers on the other hand are good for dry wall repairs. The different sized scrapers can be used to patch different sized holes.

Teflon Pipe Thread (left) is a must have for anyone taking on plumbing projects. Teflon tape stops leaks by creating a strong and tight seal around pipes and other plumbing fittings. Duck Brand Electrical Tape (right) is also a must have because it can be used in a variety of useful ways around your home. Although it is generally used for electrical work it can also be used for protecting junctures on exterior Christmas lights in the winter.

Heavy Duty Lighted Plug Extension Cord

Although we’re all about saving money we take no chances when it comes to safety. Whether you’re purchasing and interior or exterior extension cord it is vital to buy a good quality one that is safe for usage. Every extension cord has different uses. So, if you are using the extension cord to operate a circular saw, air conditioner or Christmas lights it’s important to use the right type of cord. This heavy duty lighted plug extension cord is great for use with power tools like circular saws, drills and other power tools you would use for DIY home maintenance or renovation projects.