Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor, general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, and landscape designer Jenn Nawada discuss tools that make good gifts for new homeowners
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Cost: $5 and up

Skill Level: Beginner

Tools List for New Homeowners:
Drill driver
Level
Tape measure
Utility knife
Screw driver set
Wrench set
Open-ended adjustable wrenches
Plumber’s pliers
Multi-tool
Pruners

Steps:
1. The team suggests analyzing the skillset of the person receiving the tools. Don’t get tools that are too advanced for the person to actually use.
2. Try to invest in as high quality tools as possible. They will last longer and give a higher quality result.
3. Tom’s picks: drill driver, level, tape measure, utility knife, set of screwdrivers.
4. Richard’s picks: wrench set, open-ended adjustable wrenches, plumber’s pliers, utility knife.
5. Jenn’s picks: pruners.

Resources:
Tom suggested that a drill driver, a level, a tape measure, a utility knife, and a set of screw drivers all are good tools for homeowners to have to tackle many small projects around the house.

Richard’s picks included a wrench set, a couple open-ended adjustable wrenches, and plumber’s pliers. These few tools can handle almost all homeowner-friendly plumbing projects in a house. He also mentioned that one of his favorite tools is a multi-tool, since it can be used for just about anything.

For landscaping, Jenn suggested getting a pair of high quality pruners that are tough enough to cut woody shrubs. This will make it easier to keep all the plants in the yard pruned so they are healthier and last longer.

The team all agreed that the key to getting good tools is investing in as high quality ones as possible. They work better and will last for much longer.

All of these suggestions can be found at home centers.

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