Don’t let the fear of home improvement projects take away the excitement of owning your first home! As a first-time home buyer, you will likely come empty-handed in terms of tools needed to keep your Jacksonville home running smoothly.
Luckily, there’s no need to spend a fortune on the supplies needed for a well-stocked tool kit, either. A handful of good-quality tools are all you need to settle in!
· Hammer – A good-quality hammer will prove indispensable, so if you’re going to spend money on any one tool, this is it. In fact, a high-quality hammer should last you a lifetime!
· Wall anchors and nails – You will likely be hanging a lot of pictures on the walls during the first, few weeks in your new Jacksonville home, so have a nice supply of nails and wall anchors on hand. A word of advice: always use wall anchors where there is no stud, and always use wall anchors to hang anything heavy on your wall (framed art, mirrors, etc).
· Laser level – Speaking of hanging things on the wall, a laser level will be an incredibly valuable tool when hanging pictures, mirrors and art on the walls of your Jacksonville home. A laser level actually projects a level line on the wall so that you can take the guesswork out of hanging pictures and such.
· Screwdriver set – A good screwdriver set, like a good hammer, should last you a lifetime. Choose a screwdriver set with an assortment of heads and sizes so you will be prepared to tackle any job.
· Tape measure – In addition to being an all-around handy tool for the home, a tape measure is a great tool when measuring your rooms for furniture, flooring, window treatments and closet organizers.
Date: 2009-03-02 12:48:00