15 tools every homeowner should own

January 29 by | 7 comments | Lifestyle | Tags: , ,

If you are a new homeowner (or apartment dweller) it’s likely that you haven’t amassed a collection of tools, just yet. MSN Real Estate created a list of the 15 most basic tools that any homeowner should have. MSN also claims that you should be able to buy all these tools for under $200:

  • Toolbox
  • Hammer
  • Pry bar
  • Vise-grips
  • Needle-nose pliers
  • Screwdrivers (mixed set)
  • Wire cutter/stripper
  • Tape measure (16 foot)
  • Electrical tester
  • Reversible drill with bit set
  • 1/2 inch steel chisel
  • Utility knife
  • Handsaw
  • 9-inch torpedo level
  • Safety glasses

What do you think? Do you recommend any tools for the beginner that didn’t make the list?

The 15 tools every homeowner should have – [MSN Real Estate]

  • Slade

    Where the hell is the duct tape and the wd-40 ?

    fix more problems than half these tools.

  • David

    These tools won’t help you much when you have to do something in the pitch black darkness: a flashlight should definitely be number one on the list !

  • http://www.lifehack.org/ Leon

    @Slade: Take a look Reg’s Top 10 Greatest Tools right here. We’ve covered WD-40 and Duct Tape!!

  • Captain

    I would suggest a stud finder…picture frames or heavy mirrors.

  • kegaunt

    A Dremel. It’s like having 100 tools in one. Can’t imagine not having one.

  • http://www.social-marketing.com/blog/ Nedra

    A wrench is critical for being able to turn off the gas in case of an earthquake or other emergency, at least here in California.

  • http://www.buildingcamelot.com Tyler

    Gotta agree with the flashlight and the stud finder…if your house is not that old. If you have an older house, a stud finder won’t help.