Thanks to the tutorials and tips offered on the internet, DIY is now an activity that has become accessible to everyone. However, you must have the necessary tools before you get started. Here are the basics.
Just like the safety clothing you will find at Engelbert-strauss, the toolbox is the first basic piece of equipment that every novice DIYer must build up. If not, where are you just going to store your hammers, screwdrivers and the like. In addition, this box will not only serve you for storage, but also for transporting your tools from one place to another. The chances of you misplacing them then become minimal. And the basic models most encountered by DIY enthusiasts are the metal boxes equipped with their fold-out compartments.
Their advantage is their solidity and their high resistance to shocks. These tool boxes will last you many years. You may never even have to replace them. In addition, some models are already sold with tools. Unfortunately you have to deal with their weight. Indeed, empty, they can already very easily reach a few kilos. Their alternatives are wooden, leather or PVC boxes.
Once you have found the ideal storage system, all you have to do is fill it gradually. Good tools are expensive. You can of course find some at bargain prices, but of low quality. This is why at first, buy only the essentials. There is nothing to prevent you from completing your fund as you go along. And among the essentials are the hammers. There are different types. However, the carpenter model is ideal for beginners. The latter indeed acts as both a nail puller.
After the hammer, come the screwdrivers. You may already have one or two in your home. If not, then make sure you have both a cruciform and a dish, at a minimum. Depending on the screws, you will need many sizes of screwdrivers, including to reach them. You have the choice between buying them one by one or in batches. And you will also find models with interchangeable tips. To make your life easier, opt for magnetic ones.
Only here, your beautiful assortment of hammers and screwdrivers will be of no use to you without the pliers. Here is another tool that you will probably use a lot. And you can imagine, there are several models. Each clamp has its own use. That's why it's better to have them all, more precisely the four basic ones:the sharp, the flat, the power strip, not to mention the electrician's pliers which stand out with their sheathed handles.
And as for the keys, these will essentially be used to unscrew the bolts and nuts. You will come across many of these in your DIY jobs. The flat, mixed and tube models will already do the job perfectly, especially if you are just starting out. But hex keys and sockets are also recommended. Also invest in a clamp and pliers to pull out staples, nails and screws.
Wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers and pliers... You can rejoice, your toolbox is already well stocked. But it will be even better if you also purchase a spirit level. Whether you are hanging a picture on a wall or applying wall stickers, this tool will be used to check the horizontality and verticality of the surfaces you are working on. And a spirit level always goes hand in hand with a tape measure. To take your measurements in this way, choose between a folding, a rigid or a laser.
But how not to integrate the cutting tools into the necessary tools insofar as you can hardly do without a cutter. Both useful and essential, you will be surprised at the wide variety of tasks you can perform with this sharp instrument with retractable blades. You can take it everywhere with you by adding it to your toolbox. Finally, don't forget to order a saw. Easily recognizable with their flexible blades, handsaws are often associated with hacksaws.
