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Building a first-apartment toolbox without overbuying

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  • 01Compact cordless drill/driver kit
  • 02Magnetic-tip multi-bit screwdriver
  • 0325-ft tape measure
  • ··11 more entries
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the pre-winter checklist, ranked by what skipping it cost me

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  • 01Insulate the pipe under the kitchen sink where it runs along the exterior wall
  • 02Clean the gutters before the first hard freeze
  • 03Have the furnace actually serviced, not just a filter swap
  • ··13 more entries
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how to hang things on plaster walls without cracking a hundred year old wall

9 items
  • 01Find the lath, not just where a stud finder says a stud might be
  • 02Put a strip of painter's tape over the exact spot before you drill
  • 03Switch to a masonry bit, not the standard wood or drywall bit
  • ··6 more entries
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rental fixes that look permanent (and come out clean)

11 items
  • 01Peel-and-stick backsplash over ugly tile
  • 02Swap the cabinet hardware, bag the originals
  • 03Replace the showerhead, keep the old one under the sink
  • ··8 more entries
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the toolkit for fixing rental problems without touching a wall you don't own

11 items
  • 01Command Strips, the heavy-duty large size↗
  • 02Command Picture Hanging Strips
  • 03Kwik-Hang no-drill curtain rod brackets↗
  • ··8 more entries
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How to patch a drywall hole, from nail hole to doorknob-sized

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  • 01Clear loose debris and cut clean edges with a utility knife
  • 02Decide dot repair vs. full patch based on size
  • 03Nail holes and small dents: press in lightweight spackle with a putty knife
  • ··7 more entries
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The power tools I still reach for, three years into this house

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  • 01DeWalt DCD771C2 20V MAX drill/driver kit↗
  • 02Makita XSS02Z 18V circular saw↗
  • 03Ryobi ONE+ 18V random orbit sander↗
  • ··5 more entries
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gift guide for a diy beginner that won't end up as a drawer decoration

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  • 01DeWalt 20V MAX compact drill/driver kit↗
  • 02Stanley FatMax 25ft tape measure↗
  • 03Zircon stud finder, basic model
  • ··8 more entries
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cheap and free renovation materials before you pay full retail

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  • 01Habitat for Humanity ReStore↗
  • 02Facebook Marketplace↗
  • 03Craigslist free section↗
  • ··6 more entries
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renovation channels that actually show what went wrong

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  • 01Essential Craftsman↗
  • 02EC2 (Essential Craftsman's second channel)
  • 03Wilker Do's (April Wilkerson)
  • ··4 more entries
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tools worth buying instead of renting

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  • 01DeWalt D24000 10 in. wet tile saw↗
  • 02Drum floor sander
  • 03Plate compactor
  • ··4 more entries
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where I actually learned to do this, not just watch it

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  • 01This Old House (YouTube)↗
  • 02Home RenoVision DIY↗
  • 03Essential Craftsman↗
  • ··5 more entries
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A fastener cheat sheet so I stop guessing at the hardware store

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  • 01#6 x 1-1/4" drywall screw
  • 02#8 x 1-5/8" drywall screw
  • 03Coarse-thread (W) vs fine-thread (S)
  • ··9 more entries
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which hardware store to actually hit for what

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  • 01Home Depot
  • 02Lowe's
  • 03the local Ace Hardware
  • ··10 more entries
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renter who's never held a drill to someone ready for a real project

7 items
  • 01Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual (Family Handyman)↗
  • 02watch a full teardown-to-finish playlist before buying anything↗
  • 03patch and paint a wall
  • ··4 more entries
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