If you have a home it makes sense to have a home tool kit. Right? For those little jobs around the home and garden that only take a few minutes of our time if only we had the right gear.
We can visit the Home Depot and put together a simple yet effective kit. Or, we can buy a kit with all of the necessary tools included all together in a handy carry case. Simple yet effective.
As a first time DIYer it is handy to know the tools required for the little jobs about the house.
Keep in mind when you buy a kit you are able to add to it as you expand your DIY imagination and desire to tackle those bigger tasks.
With today’s access to Google and YouTube, there is no limit to expanding our knowledge and capabilities. These days there are fewer restrictions on what we are able to accomplish at home. The only limit is our imagination and self-confidence.
In this blog, we hope to deliver a little guidance to help you save time and hopefully a little of your hard earned cash.
Apollo Tools 161 Piece Complete Household Tool Kit
Although this kit offers 161 pieces, 100 of the pieces comprise a variety of different hooks and plugs and fasteners for hanging pictures or the like.
The actual tools in the kit offer great diversity for the DIYer. All specially chosen for use around the home for everyday maintenance and general tasks.
This diverse kit provides great preparation for tackling a wide range of DIY and everyday maintenance and general around the home tasks. Basically providing all tools necessary to assemble the odd piece of furniture to hanging pictures, and performing those basic home repairs.
You cannot go wrong with this diverse little tool kit which can be stored away in a cupboard or the garage. All of the tools together in a sturdy compact carry case with easy access when required. Grab and go!
At a very affordable price of around $62, this particular tool kit is all you really need. However, if you desire to broaden your horizons in the world of DIY you can easily add to this kit as you go and comprise a more personalized home toolkit.
WORKPRO 125-piece Compact Tool Kit
This handy home tool kit comprises 125 pieces which include a number of tools, fasteners and wall plugs. Thirteen of them being the actual tools, the rest is the hardware (fasteners, nails, screws, etc).
The kit itself is compact and comes in a large durable bag for easy flexible storage.
This kit is more of a quick repair kit with a few necessary tools that are not included in the previous tool kit. However, a good variety of tools ideal for small maintenance jobs and basic repairs.
This handy home tool kit covers all of the usual small household jobs you may encounter providing appropriate tools for a variety of uses. All in all a great little starter kit and a great housewarming gift idea. It has been described as a delightful little tool set and well priced at under $50. If this is all you need then it is a wise investment for sure and as with any tool kit can be expanded as required.
WORKPRO 322-Piece Household Tool Set with Carrying Bag
Workpro offers this 322 piece kit which is an expansion of the kit above which allows you to incorporate a wider range of tasks.
This set includes extra screwdrivers for a bigger choice for a variety of tasks you may encounter indoors and outdoors. They come with either a long narrow handle or stubby handle giving you a choice to compliment the individual comfort of the user.
For the mechanically minded; Workpro has included a socket set for use when working on the family car, boat or other household machinery. Enabling you to work at home or on the move on the smaller jobs you are capable of tackling yourself.
Handy for any little emergency you may encounter while on the move. If you are out for a drive and unexpectedly need to change a tire on the side of the road. This kit is ideal for basic repairs. Having this kit would enable you to do the job yourself to get moving again. Be sure to double-check the size of the wheel nuts on your vehicle to ensure you have the correct size socket in your kit. Can be purchased separately if need be.
When You Are Out And About
If you encounter a small problem while out on the boat, this kit is handy to have on board to get you back to shore safely.
The family that loves to cycle together on weekends may like to have this kit on hand to work on those tasks that come with owning a bike. Changing tires and replacing chains would be made easier with certain components of this kit.
All in all, this home tool kit offers the amateur DIYer a diverse variety of tools for everyday chores and repairs.
The carry bag enables you to store tools together at home. With the option to take the kit with you in the car so you always have the basics on the go.
Remember: Even if you do not have the knowledge to repair something on your car or boat. This toolkit empowers anyone with the right skills or knowledge to assist you if they stop to help.
Priced at around $140, this kit is really great value for money. If you were to purchase the pieces individually it would cost quite a lot more, possibly double this price.
Owning this kit which includes the basics required for home maintenance enables a DIYer to purchase separate pieces at a later date.
WORKPRO 75-Piece Pink Tool Kit
Looking at this delightful little home tool kit my daughter immediately comes to mind. She would absolutely love this kit in it’s pretty pink/black carry bag with all the tools having pink/black hand grips. I love this idea for the female DIYers, of which there are many. Or for anyone who loves pink. 😉
This kit is affordable, priced at around $70 and includes a basic and necessary range of tools for home maintenance, repair, and daily use.
Always consider all kits can be expanded as we become more confident in our capabilities and requirements as a DIYer.
Purchasing a basic kit saves money. The DIYer has a great starting point to build their own home toolkit. Great if you’re unsure of exact requirements, particularly if the toolkit was a gift.
Everything in one place. A bag full of necessary tools for those little jobs around the home or on the run. Grab and go ladies!
Consider this for the DIY lady in your life whether they be a partner, daughter, mother, sister or grandma. It is a fantastic gift idea or a great beginners kit. I guarantee they’ll love it!
WORKPRO 23-Piece Pink Children’s Real Tool Kit with Storage Bag
OMG! Is this a cute little kit or what? I had to include this to cover the whole family for home tool kit needs.
Kids love to do what mom and dad are doing anywhere around the home. Imagine this little kit being excitedly dragged out as soon as you’re heading for your own tool kit.
The color just finishes off the cuteness of this little tool kit particularly for the junior female DIYer and looks adorable sitting alongside mom or dads kit on a shelf in the cupboard.
Also an invaluable way to teach the little ones in your life the essential skills to safely work with tools. This kit has the ability to open young minds to the world of DIY and carpentry.
This children’s toolkit is an affordable and delightful gift for an inquisitive and creative young mind.
Imagine a grandparent, mom or dad working alongside a child on all kinds of DIY projects. What an exciting way to introduce a child to tools and the useful and practical gift of learning.
The tools in this kit are all real, so it goes without saying that this tool kit is NOT a toy. This kit should only be used under the supervision of an adult to ensure the safe and correct use of tools and their care is learned.
Workpro recommends these tools for children 5 years and older.
Great idea Workpro, you nailed it!
Summing Up The Kits
The tool kits included here are aptly put together to begin any collection. Or stand alone to provide an ideal kit for basic home maintenance and repairs.
Apart from the 322 piece kit which is valued at around $140 due to its greater diversity. The other five kits are priced at under $100 and all great value for money considering their contents. If you were to put together a home tool kit item-by-item. Each of the featured kits would cost a great deal more than their listed prices.
All of the above kits have positive reviews and are recommended as essential home tool kits. Containing the required variety of tools to have on hand at home or take with you on a road trip.
Cool Kids Kit Ideas
The children’s tool kits are a fantastic idea. As we all know kids just love to mimic adults whenever they look to be doing fun big people stuff. Have a kit full of tools made especially for those little hands to handle comfortably.
I am all for the little ones learning to use real tools. As they become confident and more creative the kit can be extended. Allowing children to continue to explore and grow.
All children’s kits have an age restriction beginning at age five. These specific restrictions should be adhered to in the interests of safety. The kits are comprised of authentic tools and equipment. The tools should only be used while under the supervision of an adult.
Home is Where the Start is
Having a home tool kit on hand is a great idea. There is always something around the home to be maintained. Often we don’t consider something as simple as owning a personal tool kit. Until we need a tool for a particular job. Then it is off to the nearest Home Depot to buy our tools.
For this reason, I highly recommend a home tool kit as a housewarming gift. Giving the new homeowner the basics from the very beginning.
DIY is fun and interesting to learn as you go and having access to the required tools is exciting.
You certainly don’t need to have the most expensive tools on the market. So beginning with a kit such as one of these above is a stepping stone. As you become more experienced and confident in your abilities you can upgrade. Perhaps even extend your tool range as you so choose.
Just as there are many different maintenance and building jobs, crafts and things you can make yourself. So too there are tools needed and available to complete them. The possibilities are endless.
Make DIY fun
Have fun on your endeavors to explore your imagination in the world of DIY repairs, building and construction.
Invest in your own home tool kit and get started. It really is a stimulating and satisfying experience to be able to say “I did it myself.”
