The Ultimate 15 Piece Tool Kit For Homeowners

Ideal for striking straight lines on plywood, concrete and other materials, the chalk line should be included in your homeowner tool kit.

A straight line is crucial when cutting plywood or laying out flooring.

Quick tip: After snapping chalk lines on a concrete floor for tile installation, spray the lines with clear spray paint.

This will prevent having to re-snap the lines continuously due to foot traffic, thinset and water used during the installation.

A scratch awl is great for scribing and marking layout lines on a variety of surfaces including metal, wood and plastic.

In addition, this tool is ideal for aligning adjoining screw holes, making small indentions before drilling and countersinking nail heads.

A nail setter’s primary function is to countersink nails so they can be concealed with caulk or wood putty.

This tool is a must have to achieve a professional result when installing trim, baseboard and during cabinetry projects.

Many DIY enthusiasts have dropped a screw or bolt during a home repair or automotive project.

Often the hardware lands out of reach where it is nearly impossible to retrieve.

This telescoping magnet will make quick work of retrieving a lost bolt.

The profile and contour gauge is an unknown commodity to many folks outside of the construction industry.

It is used to easily copy unique shapes, patterns and contours of existing wood trim, tile and laminate flooring so you can transfer the shape to the new material.

It takes a little practice to figure out the best ways to use it, but once you do, you’ll be reaching for it all of the time.