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There is always something to fix or put back together when you own a home. Especially if you are a brand new home owner, you may not have all of the tools around the house that you may need for these kinds of job. Here is a list of tools that you cannot live without if you are a homeowner. You will need them from the easiest job of just putting together the outdoor furniture to doing a complete remodel of the house, so take this list with you when you go to the home improvement center or hardware store.

This is a short list, just five power tools, but they will make your life easier now that you are a homeowner. All of the everyday jobs that a homeowner must do can be done with just these tools.

1. Cordless screwdriver. A cordless screwdriver is necessary for all of the small jobs you will encounter. If you want to hang a picture, you can pre-drill a hole in the wall to make that job easier. If you have to put together furniture or toys, this screwdriver will make those jobs easier. You can even use the reversible switch and unscrew anything you put in wrong!

2. Cordless drill. You need a cordless drill for drilling a lot of holes or very large holes. Also, if you don’t want to switch the screws when you are using a cordless screwdriver, you can use the drill. They can be used to make pivot holes for screws. Usually a homeowner will use a 3/8 inch bit. MOre than that is considered commercial size.

3. Corded Drill. A cordless drill does not have a lot of power, so it is not good if you are working on a large project or working with heavy material. You can’t use it just anywhere because of the cord, but you can add extension cords.

4. Power circular saw. Once you have used a hand saw a few times, you will appreciate haveing a power saw. They are more efficient in cutting large pieces of wood such as 2X4s, or sheets of lumber. A power circular saw can cut a depth of up to 3 inch board. If you are going to do any major remodeling, you must have a power circular saw.

5. Jig saw. The jig saw cuts tight cuts. Whenever you have intricate work, such as cutting around edges where a close fit is necessary, you will need a jig saw.

If you have these tools, you will find that you can do just about any job around the house. Owning a home is a joy, but if it is easier to work around the home, you will get evern more pleasure from it. Get these five essential tools, and you will be ready for anything that may pop up around the house.

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