The tools every home needs

Do you call a handyman every time you need to tighten a faucet or assemble a cabinet? Many things are easier and cheaper to do yourself if you have a set of necessary tools at home. Evgeny Zimin, a specialist in apartment renovation and decoration, shared his 10 best tools for the home.

Hammer

A hammer is used to dismantle walls, and a masonry hammer is used to drill holes in bricks and concrete. However, if you are not planning a major renovation, a hammer or a plumber will be enough for household needs. You can use it to hammer in and pull out a nail, remove old tiles and plaster, and straighten a metal sheet. A hammer is a universal tool.

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Pliers are one of the most important tools that are widely used in various fields and activities. They are used both in professional work and at home, thanks to their functionality and convenience. Let’s look at the different types of pliers and their specific applications.

Needle nose pliers

Needle nose pliers are one of the most popular and versatile tools. They are mainly used for cutting wire and cables, but they can also be used for bending and holding small objects. Thanks to their strong jaws and sharp cutting edges, these pliers are indispensable in electrical engineering, the automotive industry and other technical fields.

Filter pliers

Filter pliers are specialized tools designed to work with filtration systems. They usually have long handles and curved jaws, which allows easy access to hard-to-reach places. This type of pliers is especially useful when replacing air and fuel filters in cars, as well as when working with plumbing and heating systems.

Standard pliers

Standard pliers are perhaps the most common type of pliers used in everyday life. They are suitable for a wide range of tasks, including cutting wire, bending metal elements and holding small parts during repair work. Standard pliers are extremely versatile and can be found in any home workshop or garage.

Other types of pliers

In addition to the above types, there are many other specialized pliers that find application in various professions and hobbies. For example, there are crimping pliers, which are used to connect cables and connectors; pressing pliers, which are ideal for installing pipe connections; and even gardening pliers, which help with pruning and trimming plants.

Pliers are an indispensable part of the arsenal of every craftsman, whether professional or amateur. Their variety and functionality make them indispensable in many fields of activity. Whether it is electrical engineering, automotive maintenance, construction or gardening, the right type of pliers can significantly facilitate and improve the quality of work. Choosing the right tool depends on the specific needs and tasks, but one thing is certain – pliers will always be a faithful assistant in the hands of a skilled worker.

Cordless drill/screwdriver

It is better to buy a cordless drill, because it can work if the power goes out. In addition, it is compact and lightweight. If you think that a screwdriver can only screw in and unscrew screws, then you are deeply mistaken. There are attachments that turn it into various tools, for example:

• There is an attachment that turns the drill into a jigsaw. They can cut any soft materials: wood, plastic, drywall, thin metal.
• The brush attachment can be used to polish metal parts and remove old paint from surfaces.
• The attachment for cutting textiles, plastic, cardboard and leather up to 8 mm thick.
• The attachment for sharpening drill bits will help you when they become dull.
• There are even attachments for pruning bushes, plucking chickens and an attachment for a wine corkscrew.

Choose a drill with a battery capacity of up to 1.5–2 Ah, this is enough for minor repairs. Models with lithium-ion batteries charge the fastest and last the longest.

Angle grinder

An angle grinder is more often called a grinder. By changing attachments, it can be used as a universal tool for cutting, grinding and cleaning any surfaces. The most popular attachments:

Discs for metal, wood and stone – each designed for a different material. The diamond blade can cut anything, even porcelain stoneware, tiles, glass, bricks, concrete.
Polishing and grinding discs. Depending on the abrasive, they are used for polishing parquet, removing old paint and rust from metal, sharpening knives and even polishing a car body.
Diamond core bits are used to drill holes for sockets, pipes and communications in tiles and granite, bricks and concrete.
Brushes of different hardness are used to remove paint, rust and dirt from wooden and metal surfaces.

Level

The level is necessary for evenly hanging curtain rods, laying tiles in the bathroom, leveling walls for painting….

breathing and many other things. To make it convenient to use, choose the length according to what exactly you are going to do:

for finishing walls and floor screed, take a level of 2 m or more
for laying tiles – 40–100 cm
for minor repairs, 30–40 cm is enough

You can buy a laser level: it makes mistakes less often than a bubble level. In addition, it can project straight lines on its own, freeing your hands for work.

A set of screwdrivers

You will need a tape measure to choose curtains of the required length, to buy a sofa that will definitely fit into the room and not to make a mistake with the size of the kitchen unit. It is more convenient to work with a tape measure that has a hard blade, a lock, and the numbers are large and easy to read. For an apartment, the optimal tape length is 5 m; for a private house, you can choose a longer tape measure.

Multimeter

A multimeter combines the functions of an ammeter, ohmmeter, voltmeter, and other measuring instruments. It is used when you need to find out if there is voltage in the network or if an electrical appliance is working. It also helps to detect current leaks, broken wires, and check grounding. When you find a problem, you can decide whether to call a professional or fix it yourself.

Screwdriver set

Why do you need screwdrivers if you have a screwdriver? There are times when it is more convenient to use a screwdriver: where a screwdriver will not fit or where you need to work slowly and carefully. For example, unscrewing screws from the back panel of the TV, repairing a hole in glasses, removing a lampshade from a chandelier. To prevent tools from taking up a lot of space, buy a screwdriver with interchangeable tips. Usually the set contains all varieties: flat, cross-shaped, triangular, “star”. It is most convenient to work with screwdrivers with rubberized handles, as they do not slip out of your hands.

Wrench

A wrench has only two functions: it unscrews and tightens nuts and bolts. The tool is necessary, since these fasteners are found everywhere: from plumbing to cars. An adjustable adjustable wrench will replace a whole set of wrenches. Choose a tool coated with nickel, chrome or phosphate: these materials will protect the wrench from corrosion, and it will last longer.

Having collected such a куфар с инструменти basic skills in working with them, you can fix many household breakdowns, assemble furniture and make some interior item with your own hands.