5 Tools that Every Homemaker Should Have

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Whether you rent or own your home, any homemaker will agree that the success of a good home means having the right tools to hand. While it takes more than just tools to create a home, without them you wouldn’t be able to achieve what you set out to do. Is your tool set looking a bit tired? Or are you starting out new and want to know what kind of tools to keep on hand? Let’s take a look at a handy list of tools that every homemaker should have!

Hammer

Sometimes all it takes to get something working again is just the bash of a hammer, but aside from the odd bodge job, they come in great use for every day fixes around your home. Want to hang a picture of your kid in school? Your hammer is just the tool you need. What’s great is that they are super inexpensive and easy to store. Want to go all out? Consider buying a collection of hammers so that you’ve got one for every purpose!

Drill

Having a drill is so important for any homeowner. It can make fiddly tasks like screwing in tiny screws and breeze. What’s even better is that there are so many different attachments you can buy for it! A personal favourite is a scrubbing head that allows me to clean my car headlights when they go misty! They’re also inexpensive to buy, and many come with a rechargeable battery so that you don’t have to worry about having a plug nearby. From drilling a hole in the wall to helping you build a diy garage, there’s not much a drill can’t do.

Tile cutters

Anyone who’s ever decorated their own bathroom will agree that you won’t get far without a good pair of tile cutters. Tiles are delicate, but this tool allows you to shape your tiles to the size that you need without chipping or breaking the tile. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor tiles, so it’s definitely worth having!

Lawn mower

There’s nothing worse than an unkept lawn that’s been neglected. Most gardens are likely to have some kind of lawn and if you do, the investment into a lawn mower would definitely be a wise one. They tend to last a fair few years, so you won’t have to keep spending money on replacing them if you look after it. Electric lawn mowers are the most popular form of choice, but you can choose a battery powered or even a gas powered lawn mower if you want.

Socket set

Finally, much like the drill, having a socket set on hand is always a good idea. It allows you to always have the right screwdriver you need because of its interchangeable heads. Not only that, lots of socket sets are compatible with drills, so you may even be able to make your life even easier! They’re really inexpensive to buy and as long as you keep the set together, they’ll last for many years to come.