Basic tools for a new home owner

[Tyme2fish]

My son is in the process of purchasing his first home. It is definitly a fixer upper. He doesn't have much knowledge on doing "basic" repairs.<br />That being said, what "basic" set of tools does a homeowner need?<br /><br />Hammer<br />Screwdriver set<br />Pliers<br />Cordless drill/driver and drill set<br />Wrenches<br />Locking Pliers<br />Duct Tape<br />WD-40<br />Assorted mess of screws,bolts,washers,nails<br />Saw<br />Step Ladder<br /><br />Y'all keep adding on.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

A good cordless phone to call Dad or phone a friend for advice.<br /><br />Rechargable Flashlight<br />Fire extinguisher<br />Caulking gun<br />A simple plug in circuit tester for outlets<br />Assorted wire nuts<br /><br />He should make sure everthing is labeled in the breaker box and the water pipe shut offs.

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

A good cordless phone to call Dad or phone a friend for advice.<br /><br />You're right on that. He already has one. !!!<br />I forgot about a good flashlight.

 

[Trent]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

MONEY!

 

[DJ]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

Shop Vac.<br /><br />Basic tool set.<br /><br />Ladder.<br /><br />Cordless drill/screwdriver.<br /><br />Flashlights.<br /><br />Spackling.

 

[rodbolt]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

maybe a good circular saw and a jig saw with a mitre box. drywall repair tools, tile repair tools. a 25" tape measure. the spanner wrenches to remove sink traps to access the assorted rings and marbles and such that go down the hole. a good plunger and possibly a snake,depending on the amount of females in the house and their ages. . <br /> and a bag full of cash and luck

 

[Barbee Q]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

A dad with alot of patience and money..<br />Dad that knows better to chance his phone number..<br />Oh, ya.<br />Open creditcard<br />Table saw<br />Paint/brushes<br />sheetrock<br />aircompressor<br />air staple/nail gun<br />roofing supplies<br />A newer breaker box if he has only 100amp.<br />I think alot of places are 200/300amp. <br />I think it is amps..

 

[one more cast]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

Level<br /> Square<br /> Putty knife<br /> Utility knife<br /> Hex (Allen) wrenches<br /> Star (torx) wrenches<br /> Jig saw<br /> 2 pipe wrenches<br /> Channellock pliers<br /> *** Circuit tester ***

 

[SpinnerBait_Nut]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

911 on speed dial.

 

[Tyme2fish]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

Originally posted by Trent:<br /> MONEY!

Hey, I just "gave" him $6000.00. That was the money he has paid to me for rent here at home since he graduated from high school.It was a very nice surprise to him. He's going to put $3000.00 down on the mortgage and keep the other $3000.00 for the necessary repairs.<br />He never knew I saved that money from him and he has never asked me for money.....YET.

 

[dolluper]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

Fuses if box isn't upgraded<br />Termal couple for furnace or water heater [element if electric]<br />Trouble light or flashlight<br />Propane torch<br />teflone tape<br />pipe wrenches<br />light blubs<br />snow shovel<br />sludge hammer<br />rakes<br />digging shovel<br />paint brushes<br />pry bar<br />and lots of your help

 

[Bart Sr.]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

Don't forget the 12 drawer on rollers to keep all the small stuff in.And the 6ftx3ftx2ft standup locker for the bigger stuff.<br /><br />>>>>>>>HAPPY WINTERIZING<<<<<<<

 

[JB]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

Leatherman.<br /><br />Victorinox biggest model.

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

T2F,....Good onya...It sounds like you have given the boy a brain...There is nothing like doing it for yourself! He allready has it! Any help you give him will be gravy & I'm sure he will appreciate it....Good luck to him!...JK

 

[Boomyal]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

Amongst all that he might need, first and foremost is a willingness to accomplish the necessary tasks. From there he will aquire all of the needed skills and tools to git er done. Sounds like you have launched a capable citizen Tyme2.

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

Patients<br />Ambition<br />Sense of humor<br />Plan of attract<br />Budget<br />Friends willing to exchange labor.

 

[EZLoader]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

You said "It is definitly a fixer upper. He doesn't have much knowledge on doing "basic" repairs."<br /><br />Buy him a fat "home repair book" with lots of pictures.

 

[QC]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

I'd send him to this site for the non-Boat tech topics . . .<br /><br />I second what Boomer said, sounds like you raised yourself (us) a good one!!! Congratulations.

 

[pjc]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

gasoline and matches. for the "jewish lightning" that allows insurance payout to rebuild. :0

 

[eeboater]

Re: Basic tools for a new home owner

I think that one of those shop lights that plug in via an extension cord would really help... that way when hes doing work sans-lights, he'll be able to have light....<br /><br />Sean