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5 Vital Tools For Any DIY Project

Everyone does a little bit of DIY every once in a while. Sometimes, this is just some basic repairs, while it can occasionally be more complicated than that. No matter what kind of work you’re doing, you’ll need to have the right tools for your DIY project.


While that’s obvious, it’s not something many people put a lot of time and effort into. In many cases, you could just get the tools once you need them, adding more time and hassle to the process. It’s better worth having them in the first place so you can avoid that.

5 Vital Tools For Any DIY Project

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You’ll already have more than a few tools, but you might’ve overlooked a few others. It’s worth focusing on which ones you might need to pick up.

  1. Cutter – Sometimes known as a utility knife, a cutter is used to cut through almost any material. You’ll need it for more than a few DIY projects, so it’s worth getting as early as you can. You mightn’t be able to do quite a few of your projects without it, so make sure you have it handy for when you need it.
  2. Jointer – If you’re doing any kind of woodworking for your DIY project, you could need to pick up a jointer to make it all easier for you. Thankfully, these aren’t too expensive to buy, and you can get a 10 inch jointer for an affordable price if you look around for it.
  3. Safety Goggles – It’s easy to overlook safety when you’re doing any DIY projects, despite how important it’ll be. It should come first and foremost when you’re doing any work. Safety goggles will be one of the most notable safety tools for any DIY project. Use them for pretty much any work you’re doing to save yourself from hurting your eyes.
  4. Angle Grinder – While most people think an angle grinder is for more commercial uses, it can be quite handy for any DIY projects you’ll be doing. If you’ll be doing any relatively large projects, this could make it much easier to get it all done. You’ll end up saving yourself a decent amount of time and energy because of it.
  5. Measuring Tape – Measuring tape is essential no matter whether or not you’ll be doing much DIY. You could end up needing it for more than a few other things, so it’s worth picking this up when you get the chance. Thankfully, this is one of the more affordable tools you can get, and you’ll end up using it quite a bit. It’s one of the more cost-effective options to buy.

By getting the right tools for any DIY project, you shouldn’t have a problem getting any project done, no matter how large it might be. If you don’t have them, you could end up needing to go back and forth to the store quite often to get them.

Nobody wants to waste their time and energy on that. It’s better worth going once and getting everything you might need when you’re fixing up your home.

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Jess Benoit

Jess is a homeschooling mama of 3, wife, gamer, Whovian, Nerd

12 thoughts on “5 Vital Tools For Any DIY Project

  • Yes, safety glasses definitely need to be on this list! So many people who make diy stuff at home overlook safety!

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  • Tara Pittman

    This gives me some gift ideas for my friend. She loves crafting.

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  • These are good reminders for personal protective gear! Also, ALWAYS good to have some measuring tape on hand, it never plays out quite so well when I guesstimate.

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  • Excited to add these essentials to my toolkit and save myself those last-minute trips to the store.

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  • Some great tools to have on hand! Especially the safety goggles. Safety first!

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  • Your post on essential DIY tools is informative. It succinctly highlights crucial tools for various projects. I appreciate the clarity in your writing. It’s a helpful guide for beginners and a good reminder for experienced DIY enthusiasts. Well done!

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  • jenn @ EngineerMommy

    These are great tips for what you need to get started. I love my power drill!

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  • You need to have the right tools before starting any DIY project. We did some small projects and did some researching and planning beforehand.

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  • Melissa Cushing

    These are all great suggestions and I am good to go as my husband has all of these items! I am working on some new DIY projects for 2024 and cannot wait to work on them!

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  • Catalina

    I appreciate the breakdown of tools that might not be immediately obvious for DIY projects. The suggestion of a cutter is spot on – it’s surprising how often such a simple tool comes in handy!

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