Home Owners Toolbox
Now that you are a homeowner and no longer have a landlord to call for repairs its important to be prepared with the right tools on hand for whatever challenge that may arise.
Tool Kit:
- 16-oz. Claw Hammer for small fix-it jobs, from hanging pictures to repairing loose fence boards.
- Quality Screwdrivers in multiple sizes
- Locking Pliers give you an stronger grip and allow you to hold onto things that you may not be able to reach otherwise
- Adjustable Wrench to tighten and/or loosed nuts and bolt on everything from furniture to plumbing repairs
- Tape Measure
- Power Drill there’s always something around the house that needs to be screwed in, adjusted, or the drilled.
- Staple Gun
97% of ladder falls happen in home according to American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Using a step ladder properly will lower your risk while allowing you to access out of reach places without standing on your new dining room chairs
Shop Vac:
These handy vacuums are able to suck of large debris, dust from the air, as well as liquids. They allow a speed cleanup for all of your home renovation projects
Fire Extinguishers:
These are normally included in your rental but can often be overlooked as a homeowner. You may want more than one to be sure you can extinguish all kinds of fires as well as having them placed for easy access if needed. FEMA offers a guide to help you select a fire extinguisher .
Emergency Preparedness Kit:
Consider having an emergency preparedness kit on hand in light of natural disasters. Prepare by having enough food, medicine and other essentials for each member of your household (including pets) for 72 hours can prevent the need for emergency evacuation should something arise.
An emergency plan and a meeting place where you and your family can go if you’re separated during an emergency or can’t get back to your home should also be discussed in advance.
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