ongratulations! You're tips depending on what you need.
living out on your own. If
you're renting an apartment 3. A tape measure. Ask anyone who
or bought a home of your own, has ever rented an apartment and
there are going to be little then couldn't fit the couch in
things you need tools for. any of the rooms, having a tape
Whether it's removing part of a measure is a good thing to have.
light fixture to replace the It will help you place furniture,
lightbulb, or hanging your decide how big an area rug to
favorite pictures on the wall, a buy, or know how long a cable you
basic toolbox can come in handy. will need for your TV.
Here are the top eight tools that
will be the most helpful. 4. Adjustable pliers. Maybe two
pair, one large and one small.
1. A flashlight. This is crucial, Maybe the previous owner or
even if you don't buy anything tenant left a nail in the wall
else on the list. If the power that just won't come out, or they
goes out, or you can't find the used a stapler in the windowsill
exact lid for your Tupperware to hang their Christmas lights.
container in the back of the Pliers will give you the grip you
cabinet, shedding some light need to pull things out.
makes life a lot easier.
5. An adjustable wrench. This
2. A screwdriver. For maximum will help you tighten (or loosen)
efficiency, and especially if you nuts and bolts. You can change
are going to be doing just little your shower head, or loosen your
jobs, there are screwdrivers dryer vent tubing to check for
available now that have removable lint.
tips so you can buy just one tool
for all screws and swap out the 6. A hammer. Hang things on the
wall, close up a paint can screwdriver (and with less stress
securely, or pound in stakes so on your wrist).
your kids can camp out in the
backyard. 8. A first aid kit. Don't own a
home without one. If you're a
7. An electric drill. You can first timer with any of the rest
keep it pretty basic, but a drill of the tools, you can put this to
can save lots of time. Buy one good use when you pinch yourself
that has a screwtip adapter also, with pliers, or cut yourself on a
and you can drive in screws much fast retracting tape measure.
faster than with a manual
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