What to Buy First
1.Safety Glasses A home improvement MUST!
2.Gloves
3.16 oz Hammer Great for big and small jobs.
4.Speed Square Use make marks for cutting, to check corners for squareness.
5.6 in 1 Screwdriver Has phillips and slotted tips along with 2 different sized nut drivers
6.Utility Knife Great for cutting just about anything from vinyl floor to cardboard.
7.25 ft Tape Measure Compact enough for small scale work but stretches for bigger tasks.
8.Adjustable Wrenches a 6 inch and a 10 inch should cover almost any job.
9.Chalk Reel & Line Use it to mark straight lines for cutting plywood or laying flooring or tile.
10.Torpedo Level Great for hanging pictures, shelving, etc.
What to Buy Next
1.Cordless Drill Use as a drill and power screwdriver.
2.Drill & Screwdriver Bit Set
3.Circular Saw Cordless (18V min) Corded (12 AMP min).
4.24 inch Level For big and small tasks
5.Pry Bar Use it to pull nails or to remove moldings or trim work.
6.Voltage Tester essential for electrical trouble-shooting and repair.