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My All Time Favorite DIY Tools for Making Stuff

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Every girl (or guy) should have their own DIY tools. Whether you are a woodworker, DIYer or just someone who likes to make stuff. Hey, even someone who doesn’t make stuff needs to hang a picture every now and then right? Except, maybe my brother, I’m not sure he knows how to hang a picture. 😛 All I know is I’m glad I got the handy gene in our family.

DIY tools can be fun and necessary in any home. Whether you are a beginner looking for a household tool kit, or ready to dive in with a full power tool set. This power tools list of essential tools will help get you ready for your next project. These are my must-have tools for DIY and a wide variety of inspiration and tutorials to inspire you. #diytools #powertoolslist #essentialtools #musthavetoolsforDIY #powertoolset #essentialtoolsforhome #musthavetools #woodworkingtools

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Essential DIY Tools

When it comes to DIY tools there are the basics like a hammer or screwdriver all the way to awesome woodworking tools like a scroll saw or lathe. Let’s chat about some of these and some of the amazing things you can build and create with them. Make sure to stick around through to the end to find all of my Power Tool Challenge team friends’ projects that they create with their DIY tools.

Power Tool Sets

When you don’t already have a few tools and are really looking to get started building your DIY tool collection. Can we call it a collection? Sure, why not! A power tool set may be your best choice. They come with multiple power tools for all of your DIY and woodworking needs. Here are few different options of power tool sets available:

  • Dewalt Power Tool Set 9 Tool Combo Kit – (HERE) dewalt, diy tools, dewalt power tool set
  • Ryobi Cordless Power Tool Set – (HERE) ryobi cordless diy tools, diy tools, power tool set, ryobi tools
  • Porter Cable 8 Tool Combo Kit Tool Set – (HERE)  porter cable tools, red power tools, power tool set, power tool list, diy power tools

If you aren’t ready for the “go big or go home’ power tool kits here is a smaller kit with a few DIY tool essentials at a much lower price point.

  • Black and Decker Power Tool Kit – (HERE) black and decker tools, orange tools, power tool kit, power tool set, must have power tools
  • When you just want basic essential tools for the home and you don’t want your husband to steal your tools. 🙂 This pink household tool kit is perfect! Actually, my first set of tools were all pink. I think I still have a few floating around our house. Find this set (HERE) and it comes with a pink bag – score! household tool kit, pink tools, tools for women, essential tools, essential tools for home, diy tools

Individual Essential Tools

The Basics. Here are a few of the basic items that should be in every household tool kit. Many of these may come as second nature to those of us who are handy, but can be used by just about anyone, even my brother!

  • Hammer (HERE) diy tools, hammer, basic hammer blue handle, irwin hammer
  • Measuring Tape – (HERE) Personally, I keep a measuring tape in my shop, in my truck, and in my purse. Because you just never know when you may need to measure something 😉 diy tools, measuring tape, silver measuring tape, stanley
  • Screwdriver – You can go with a few simple options here depending on your personal needs. There are screwdriver sets, and screwdrivers with exchangeable bits. Here are a few:
    • Rolgear Ratchet Screwdriver (HERE) – I have this one and love it!  rolgear, ratchet screwdriver, screwdriver, changeable bits, diy tools, best screwdriver
    • The Rolgear is especially great because of the ratchet feature as well as the exchangeable bits.  rolgear screwdriver, screwdriver to remove screws, diy tools
  • Screwdriver with Multiple Bits (HERE) screwdriver
  • Screwdriver Set (HERE) screwdriver set, set of screwdrivers, diy tools, essential tools for home
  • Level (HERE) We have quite a few levels around our home. I’m not sure why we need so many, but apparently, we do. (insert shoulder shrug here) yellow level, diy tools
  • Trigger Clamps (HERE) I use quite a bit of different types and sizes of clamps when working. These are just one example of clamps. dewalt trigger clamps, diy tools

Must-Have Power Tools List

This list of essential tools is geared more towards the DIYer or woodworker. Be prepared to make a little bit of a mess and a lot of sawdust. There is such a wide variety of woodworking tools available that I will only be sharing the ones that I own, use and love. (If I can’t find the exact one I will share something similar to what I have)

  • Dewalt Orbital Sander (HERE) – this is one of the most used tools in my shop. diy tools, orbital sander, electric sander, dewalt sander
    • With many furniture preps, there is a need for an electric sander. Sometimes sanding by hand with paper sandpaper just isn’t enough. I also found that you can sand indoors and not create a dusty mess. There’s a video showing you how in my Tips and Secrets for Painting Furniture. dewalt sander, how to sand indoors, sanding indoors, shop vac attached to sander
  • Dewalt Drill / Driver (HERE)– the second most used tool in my shop!dewalt drill, electric drill, power drill, power tools diy tools, must have power tools
    • The drill is one of my go-to DIY tools and is used in so many projects. Here is just one example of the need for a drill. You know, for those times that you plan to build your own DIY wood table just for your son to display his legos. As I write this, I am questioning my sanity here. dewalt drill, power drill, electric drill, drill into wood, diy tools
  • Dewalt Circular Saw (HERE) circular saw, dewalt saw, dewalt circular saw, yellow tools, power tools, power tool list, diy tools

  • Porter Cable Cordless Nailer – (HERE) porter cable, brad nailer, cordless nailer, power nailer, diy tools, battery power nailer

    • I don’t know why I hadn’t bought this sooner. I love this thing and it came in handy when repairing a little girls vanity which was made over for my daughter. porter cable, brad nailer, cordless nailer, power nailer, diy tools, battery power nailer, nailer in hand
  • Porter Cable Cordless Jig Saw – (HERE) porter cable jig saw, cordless jig saw, battery power jigsaw, power tools, power tool, diy tools

    • Did someone say jigsaw? This cordless jigsaw was great for building our DIY Adirondack chairs. I did learn my lesson with this project and made sure to go buy extra batteries. Oops. If you love my DIY shirt you can find this one and so many others HERE. porter cable jig saw, cordless jig saw, battery power jigsaw, power tools, power tool, diy tools, jig saw in hand, diy girl
  • Ryobi Miter Saw with Laser Guide – (HERE)

    miter saw, ryobi saw, miter saw with laser, green miter saw, diy tools, power tools, must have tools

    • I used a miter saw when repairing and rebuilding the base of a Lane cedar chest. using a miter saw, miter saw with laser guide, cutting wood with miter saw, diy tools
  • Dewalt Scroll Saw – (HERE)

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    • Another favorite, just for fun DIY tool. My scroll saw made my DIY lantern project possible.  using a scroll saw, dewalt scroll saw, scroll saw work, diy tools, power tools,
  • Spindle Sander – (HERE) spindle sander, wen tools, power tools, electric tools, diy tools, oscillating sander

    • A spindle sander is the kind of DIY tool that you don’t realize you need until you have one and you wonder where it has been all your life. Yep, that! This thing was great for sanding the pieces to building our DIY Adirondack chairs as well as a few other projects.  using a spindle sander, oscillating sander, wen sander, sanding curved wood, diy power tools
  • Router – (HERE) We have a really old one, this one is a bit nicer and newer.electric rounder, fixed router, dewalt router, diy power tool, power tool must have, essential tools
    • I was able to create a super unique LED mosaic table using our old router. It also comes in handy for adding a rounded edge to new tabletops.  what to make with a router, router tool, diy tools, essential tools, fun tools

Organizing Your DIY Tools

Whether you plan to keep your DIY tools in the garage, a workshop, closet or kitchen cabinet here are a few different options for DIY tool organization.

  • Pegboard Tool Organizer for a Small Workshop pegboard organizer, organize tools, diy tools, tools for diy, woodworking tools, tools on wall
  • Garage and Tool Organizer and Storage Chest – (HERE)  tool box, tool storage, organize diy tools,
  • Wall Mounted Pegboard and Tool Organizer – (HERE) organize tools on wall, pegboard storage, diy tools, essential tools for diy, household tools
  • Tool Storage Bag – (HERE) tool bag, black tool bag,

What Can You Do with Your Power Tools?

Looking for a little inspiration and ideas as far as what do build, make or create with your DIY tools? You may want to start out with these Beginner Woodworking Projects  20+ Creative Woodworking Projects for Beginners

Power Tool Challenge Team

Each month I participate in the power tool challenge where a few of my fellow bloggers and myself get together and create and share a project. Each project must be created using at least one power tool. Here are a few more great ideas to help guide and inspire you. So break out your DIY tools and start making stuff. Make sure to check out these other projects. Links to each project are below the image. power tool challenge, diy tools, woodworking tutorials

Repurposed Picture Frame Wall Shelves from H2OBungalow repurposed frame, wall shelf

Pallet Wood Arrows from Designed Decor pallet wood arrows, diy arrows, wooden arrows

Industrial Pipe Bookshelf from Sweet Pea diy bookcase, pipe bookshelf

DIY Rustic Fireplace Mantel from Domestically Speaking  diy tools, rustic fireplace mantel

Cornhole Boards from Cabinet Doors from The Kim Six Fix diy tools, cornhole

Simple 2×4 Bench from My Repurposed Life 2x4 bench, diy bench

DIY Murphy Bed from The DIY Village diy murphy bed, wall bed

Cordless Drill Charge Station from Her Tool Belt diy tools, woodworking projects, cordless drill charging station

Wooden Quilt Block from Create & Babble diy tools, wooden quilt block wall art

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DIY tools can be fun and necessary in any home. Whether you are a beginner looking for a household tool kit, or ready to dive in with a full power tool set. This power tools list of essential tools will help get you ready for your next project. These are my must-have tools for DIY and a wide variety of inspiration and tutorials to inspire you. #diytools #powertoolslist #essentialtools #musthavetoolsforDIY #powertoolset #essentialtoolsforhome #musthavetools #woodworkingtools

DIY tools can be fun and necessary in any home. Whether you are a beginner looking for a household tool kit, or ready to dive in with a full power tool set. This power tools list of essential tools will help get you ready for your next project. These are my must-have tools for DIY and a wide variety of inspiration and tutorials to inspire you. #diytools #powertoolslist #essentialtools #musthavetoolsforDIY #powertoolset #essentialtoolsforhome #musthavetools #woodworkingtools

 

 

 

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  1. Wendi says

    July 22, 2018 at 8:00 pm

    These projects were all so awesome! I love all the tools you featured

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