Looking to apply a little elbow grease and do some work around the house? DIY projects can be fun and educational, and they can save you lots of money, but it’s very important that you do things correctly. This means using proper techniques (you’ll either have to know how before or learn before and as you go), but you’ll also need high-quality tools and equipment to get the job done. Below are five of our must-have tools for your DIY home improvement project:

Measuring and Layout Tools

You know what they say, “measure twice, cut once.” There’s a good reason that “measure once, cut twice” never became a popular saying! With the cost of timber and other building materials so high, you really can’t afford to waste any of it with poor or imprecise cuts, which means you’ll need accurate and dependable measuring and layout tools and supplies. A simple DeWALT tape measure is something every tradie and homeowner should have on hand, and it’s versatile to be used all around the house. Before cutting a single piece of PVC pipe or timber, be sure to measure it!

Cutting and Sawing Tools

Measuring twice is all well and good, but how are you gonna do the cutting? Another popular phrase in gastronomy is that “a sharp knife is a safe knife,” and would you know it, that applies to cutting and sawing tools for your DIY project at home also. Well, being somewhat liberal with the meaning, you could say that a good quality saw, blade, chainsaw, or whatever else you need to cut with ensures safety and accuracy. Our Bahco pull-saw is a great example of a simple fine-cut carpentry saw that can help keep you safe and working efficiently around the house.

Fastening and Joining Tools

A good ol’ hammer and some nails are often needed when erecting framing or perhaps doing some bathroom remodelling, for example, but whether it’s a reliable hand tool or a modern power tool, you’ll need something dependable for fastening and joining. Our Senco Coil nail gun is an example of a high-quality power tool that makes it safe, quick, and easy to accurately nail timber and can be great for projects like fence building, decking, and sub-flooring.

Sanding and Finishing Tools

Good fitness and hygiene can help you look buff, but buffing out surfaces in your home improvement projects can give them a great-looking finish. For sanding and finishing you’ll need sandpaper of course, but how you apply it is really up to you and can depend on the application. Manual sanding is fine for smaller surfaces like doing the corners on cabinets, for example, but for anything more than that you’ll want a power sander such as our Shinano sander. Power sanders help ensure a consistently smooth finish on surfaces such as doors, furniture, and much more.

Safety and Protective Gear

Safety and protective gear are essential for tradies. Not only is personal protective equipment a legal requirement for occupational health and safety, but more importantly it’s essential for reducing the occurrences of injuries whilst on the job. For homeowners without a foreman or inspectors watching over you, don’t think you can just take your chances. Make sure you’re working safely with appropriate PPE such as our SP Tools work safety gloves. Working safely around your home is important also, so pick up comfortable and durable safety gloves and much more from House Trade Supplies.

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Get cracking on your DIY project with quality tools and supplies from House Trade Supplies.