How to Stock a Home Tool Box

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Learn how to put together a basic tool box for home repairs and maintenance in this free educational video series.

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Tags: home, improvement, fix, basic, kit, box, tool, portable, hammer, wrench, pliers

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Summary: No home is complete without a tool box. Having an organized place to keep all of your tools together ensures that when minor household repairs are necessary you will be prepared to fix the problems quickly and thoroughly. You don't need a garage full of various specialty tools to perform basic maintenance on your home, just a collection of common, practical tools that get the job done right. Whether you need to tighten the pipes under the kitchen sink, fix a leaky toilet, pry open a stuck window or just hang a few pictures on your walls, there are a few essential tools that should be in every tool kit.

In this free online video series, you'll learn how to build the perfect tool kit for your home improvement needs. Our expert offers tips for choosing the right type of box to store your tools in, and shows you step-by step what tools are absolutely necessary to keep in your home. She explains the various types of screwdrivers, including torque and all-in-one models, the most commonly used types of pliers, wrenches and ratchet kits, drill bits, small saws, levels and hammers. She also offers advice on choosing nails and screws, flashlights, tape measures and gloves, as well as how to keep all of these items organized so that you can find them quickly when you’re in a bind. And if you need to fill your tool box on a budget, she offers tips on filling it with all of the essentials for less than $25. Do you have the right tools in your kit? Watch these free videos and find out!

About the Expert

Expert: Carolyn Saylors has been a professional homemaker and has cooked for her family for almost 40 years.

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