3 All-Around Tools Every Homeowner Should Have on Hand
Updated: Mar. 25, 2021These general DIYer tools will come in handy at home many times over.
Easy-Read Tape
Since getting my hands on a FastCap ProCarpenter tape, I’ve refused to use any other tape measure. I love that it shows the fractions down to 1/16 in. right side up on both sides of the tape, which means I can pull the tape from the left or the right and not have to read numbers upside down. It has an erasable writing pad, a built-in pencil sharpener and a white blade, which I prefer to yellow. — Tamar Hannah, Woodworker from 3x3custom.com
Easy-to-store ladder
Telescoping ladders allow you to reach the same height as standard extension ladders, but they eliminate all the hassles: They’re lighter and easier to transport and take up far less space in your garage.
There are a few different brands, and each has models that extend to various heights. We got our hands on the Xtend + Climb 770P, and we’re big fans. It retracts to just 32 in. tall and extends in 1-ft. increments, up to 12 ft. And it weighs only 27 lbs. You can get one online for about $190.
Multi-Utility Knife
Fiskars has a great new knife designed for hanging drywall. The Pro Drywaller’s Utility Knife does double duty as a retractable utility knife and a switchblade-style jab saw. It’s a bit pricy for weekend warriors, but if you do lots of drywall work, it will be well worth the money.
Watch this video below to learn more about why we are digging these tools right now:
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