Every home should have a specific set of tools with which all household needs will be met. But before you buy a full set of tools, look at what you already have.
Make a list of missing items and purchase the necessary. You can preview the photo tools for the home.
Men in this regard is easier than women. Perhaps it was for this purpose that the universal set sold in ready-made form was invented. These are the so-called tool kits in a suitcase.
However, such kits do not always contain all the necessary tools. Therefore, it will be easier for many to purchase them separately, completing the home set on their own.
Tools needed in every home
A set of tools for the home will not be complete without the usual hammer. There are many types of this tool on the market, with rubber, wood, etc. brisk. But in the house the most useful will be the universal one - the usual one, the handle made of wood, the peen of metal.
Stores often offer the opportunity to buy keys by dialing, that is, of different types. Several types combine adjustable keys. Its purpose is almost universal. However, this key is not very convenient to use.
When it comes to purchasing a tool for home needs, most men turn into children. They so enthusiastically surrender to this process that gradually the space reserved for them absorbs the entire volume of the storeroom.
Therefore, if you are not a home-craftsman and you do not devote all your free time to your hobby, it is better to make a list of the necessary tools right away and, verifying it with what you already have in your arsenal, simply buy the missing one.
A set of home tools is usually completed for many years, so only in rare cases do you have to start forming it from scratch. But if you are a woman and begin an independent life, then surely in your arsenal there is nothing worse than a nail file. This is exactly the option when you have to go through the entire list of tools, although for independent use women will need far from everything that is in it.
On sale there are quite large tool kits, which are called "universal set". But often in this set there is not all that may be needed, but there are completely unnecessary positions.
Therefore, it is better to buy tools "at retail".
So, in every home there must be:
- The hammer is ordinary with a metal head. The fact is that there are a lot of hammers on sale and their use depends on the type of work being performed - it can be a hammer with a rubber hammer or with a wooden hammer (mallet), but for a house you need a very simple hammer. It is advisable to buy a tool with a wooden handle, just make sure that it is well polished, although the plastic handle is also good.
- or rather, a few screwdrivers. They come in different types. But the main two - "flat" and "cruciform". Their main purpose is screwing - turning in screws, screws, bolts. It is desirable to have three types of screwdrivers of each type - to be able to work with the smallest screws, as well as with larger ones. The length of the screwdriver tip can also be different - from very short to very long, which work in hard to reach places. Choose a tool for your specific needs. For electrical work, it is necessary to have an indicator screwdriver with which you can determine the presence of voltage on the phases.
- Pliers (pliers, pliers). It is better to purchase a universal tool that combines pliers (for tightly clamping any objects) and wire cutters (in order to cut the wires or wire). The handles of this tool must have insulating plates to prevent electric shock. Such a tool is suitable for both carpentry and plumbing work.
- Wrenches - designed to work with bolts that have a hex head. Wrenches have many sizes and shapes in accordance with the sizes of bolts. You can purchase a set of keys, then you will have a tool “for all occasions”. The whole set of keys can replace the adjustable wrench, it is almost universal, but because of the size it is not always convenient for them to work. In addition, you are unlikely to use it to unscrew the rusty bolt.
- Hacksaw for wood. It is necessary for sawing wooden parts (bars, glazing beads, rails). The size of the hacksaw itself and the size of its teeth depend on the type of work performed. If you live in your home, then you should have several hacksaws and, possibly, a two-handed saw (for sawing wood).
- Hacksaw - used for sawing various metal parts and even pipes. Do not forget to purchase a few spare canvases, as they quickly fail.
- The ax - serves both for chopping firewood, and for weighting wooden parts.
The reverse side of the ax can hammer a pair of nails, but it is still better to use it for its intended purpose.
- Roulette - a ruler of soft elastic material, twisted into a reel. For those who live in an apartment, a roulette length of 2 - 5 meters is enough. If you have a house howl, it is better to buy a roulette of greater length - 10 meters.
- Flashlight - manual or for putting on the head. It is very convenient if you need to carry out electrical work in the evening or in poorly lit places when the machine is turned off. The second option frees for both hands.
- A small set of nails, screws and dowels of different caliber in the case when the "store is already closed."
There are also tools that do not have to be in the house, but in some cases it is difficult to do without them.
- - it is necessary for such works as the device of fastenings for shelves, masonry works. It is a kind of yellow-colored ruler in which tubes with liquid are embedded.
- Caliper - a measuring device that allows you to measure the thickness of the object, the diameter, the depth of the holes.
- Gas keys - necessary for the production of plumbing. With their help, it is convenient to change batteries, unwind the pipes, clamp various objects.
If you intend to perform large volumes of any work, then power tools will help speed up their implementation.
- Drill - used for drilling holes. It is better, of course, to use an electric tool. If it is supposed to drill holes in concrete walls, then you will need a tool equipped with a perforator function. Drills of various diameters for different materials are necessary for work with a drill.
- Jigsaw - will help to easily cut small bars or even logs, a sheet of hardboard or chipboard, as well as make curly cuts. For sawing large logs and boards it is better to use a chainsaw.
- - a kind of electric screwdriver - used when performing large amounts of work on screwing - unscrewing screws and screws.
- - serves for sawing solid materials like paving slabs, metal pipes, slate, metal sheets, and professional flooring.
All these power tools should be purchased only if you are engaged in construction or has a house of your own, a summer house. In other cases, to perform one-time work they can be rented for a short time.
Just keep in mind that all consumables - drills, nozzles for the screwdriver, circles for the grinder and jigsaw need to be purchased independently.
To store the tool, you can take a separate shelf in the pantry or buy a special plastic box with many compartments.
Thus, the set of essential tools in the house is quite small. In various unforeseen circumstances, you can get by with a minimum of tools, and buy the rest later if necessary.
The real owner is quite comparable with the doctor, who always has everything at hand. In the event of any problems in the household, he will quickly get his set of tools and eliminate the causes of the everyday “accident”.
So what should be in the "household first aid kit" from the real owner of the house? The list of necessary tools is quite large, and it’s very difficult to figure out what is needed. Let's start in order and with the most necessary.
- What, undoubtedly, must be, is the hammer and nails! It is desirable that the hammer was with a nail puller.
- Drill is also a very useful and necessary thing in the household, one can say - an irreplaceable pair of hands! Very often there is a need to hang up and hang, be it a picture, shelves, some kind of hook, etc. To wrap a few screws - do not do without a drill. Many useful attachments are attached to this power tool - grinding, polishing, etc.
- An alternative drill - punch. A very serious and solid tool, which differs from a drill with higher productivity. The question is, how much is it necessary in the "first-aid kit"? It is up to you.
- The housemaster will also need a good set of screwdrivers, in which the role of the “first violin” is given to the core and cruciform models, it is desirable that they be of different calibers (differing in size).
- It would be nice to include various “adjustable” wrenches intended for plumbing works in the home tool kit.
- It is advisable to purchase a fully equipped set of tools, which will include various nozzles bits, socket wrenches and other necessary trivia. We recommend to provide plumbing problems associated with water leakage, and stock up for a critical case with a set of rubber pads of different sizes.
- The zealous owner always honors tools such as pliers and pliers. They become especially popular if the repair is connected with wiring. In this case, the indicator screwdriver will not be superfluous. With its help it will be easier to replace the old outlet or switch.
- A chisel is useful for woodworking, and may also be needed to knock down old ceramic tiles, plaster, and punch a hole in the wall (strobe) for the electric wire.
- If there is a need to saw off something, you will need, of course, a saw, and better - a hacksaw for wood or metal.
- A file is necessary for grinding metal or wooden pointed parts.
- And, of course, in the box with the tools must be a place for a variety of nails, bolts, nuts, washers, screws, dowels, screws, drills and other necessary trifles.
- Take care that sandpaper (for delicate troweling of surfaces), electrical tape, tape measure for various measurements and a flashlight come in the home master's kit. The latter very often turns out to be an indispensable assistant.
- Without a brush set, this list will not seem complete enough. After all, the need for something somewhere to tint or glue can also arise. It is better to have brushes with artificial bristles (for water-based paints and wallpaper glue), as well as natural ones - for varnishes and enamels. The set should include brushes of different shapes and sizes: large and small, round and rectangular, special on a long curved handle for painting central heating batteries.
Well, that's probably all. We have gathered with you the most necessary arsenal of “household first aid kits” for home use. It can be replenished with other tools, but this is at the discretion of the host.
In our century of aggressive emancipation and the equation of sexes, there is almost no concept of "female" and "male" tools. But a few decades ago, the former were understood to be something like a ladle, skimmer and a cutting board, and the latter were understood to be a hammer, nails and pliers. What can you do, the world is changing. However, even in our time, they have stayed at home, where the “bag” with tools is kept, the head of the family being the undivided owner of it. In spite of the skeptics, we can say that a modern man is able not only to touch his fingers on the keyboard, but also to hammer a nail or repair an outlet. And in order to do this as best as possible, he needs to always have at hand a universal set of tools with which he can quickly and effectively eliminate any malfunction.
For those who consider themselves to be representatives of the stronger sex, we have prepared a selection of tools needed for each master - “crazy hands”.
Nail hammer
Well, what tool kit without a hammer? They say that even if a man simply holds him in his hand, he will immediately increase the level of testosterone.
A hammer is a well-known percussion instrument, which is mainly used for hammering nails and breaking objects (chopping walnuts is not counted). It consists of two main parts: a metal hammer and a handle made of wood or plastic. A hammer can be of several types, depending on the size and shape of the impact part, as well as its purpose.
Ideally, every home craftsman should have several hammers. But if you decide to limit it to one, then the most universal option is a hammer with a nail puller. From the side opposite to the impact part, the strikers have the shape of a fork, so that with the help of this tool it was possible not only to hammer, but also to remove the nails back.
Adjustable wrench
Have you ever wondered why in old German porn movies a plumber comes in, holding not a plunger (which would be logical), but an adjustable wrench? At the sight of a man with this tool, most women at the subconscious level begin to feel complacent thrill, because this is how a real man should look like in their eyes.
The adjustable wrench can replace a dozen simple wrenches, because its size can be adjusted, which means it can be used for almost all types of bolts.
Level
Incredibly useful thing! Without it, you can’t even hang a picture, level the floor, put a Dontsova volume under the refrigerator so that it does not falter ... Without a level, you will most likely spend a lot of time and nerves until you achieve a less tolerable result.
Now on the market there are more advanced modifications of standard levels that can make your work as easy as possible.
Universal Square
Perhaps in adulthood, faced with difficulties in using this tool, you once again regretted that you were inattentive in geometry classes. Universal square can be described as an improved model of the school protractor, because it is also used to measure and build angles.
Having one universal square, you can save on the purchase of surface gage, small, measuring and drawing line and other tools.
Set of screwdrivers
A screwdriver is a must have in every home. With her participation, most types of minor repairs are carried out, for example, replacing sockets or switches, repairing household appliances, etc. For different types of work, there are different versions of screwdrivers, so it is advisable to purchase a set immediately. Believe me, this purchase will be justified sooner or later.
Roulette
Roulette is a very necessary thing, which should be in the arsenal of any master. It can be useful in doing the most common things, for example, if you need to compare the width of the cabinet and the angle at which you want to shove it, or measure the diagonal of the TV. Roulette will not be confused, will not break and is unlikely to be lost. Simple and easy to use.
Hacksaw
Hacksaw is another mandatory attribute of a man whose hands grow from the right place. Hacksaw is especially necessary if you live in your house: with its help you can cut branches. It is also convenient to use it for cutting lumber, and indeed, a real man will always find something to cut off, the main thing before that is to measure at least seven times ...
Stationery knife
This tool is most often found in classic English detectives, as an instrument of crime. It is difficult to say why the stationery knife so excited the imagination of famous writers, but in everyday life this tool is very useful. He is sharp and always at hand.
Pliers
This useful thing can come in handy in unforeseen situations, for example, when you need to press something and you don’t have enough hands. Pliers can also be used to loosen bolts and nuts with broken edges.
Cordless Drill
Probably, each of us "dreams" to coexist with a person who often uses this tool during repairs. Although, seriously, any master is almost impossible to do without him. With the help of this drill you can make a hole in the wall or tighten the screw.
By purchasing this thing, you need to pay attention to the battery voltage. You can buy a cordless drill with a power of up to 18 volts, but keep in mind that the higher the voltage, the more the tool weighs. 12 volts is enough to perform minor household work. It is also equally important that the drill has several speeds and has the function of reverse, so that there is always the opportunity to spin the screw back.
Another important nuance when working with a cordless drill-screwdriver is to turn it on better on weekdays and during working hours if you do not want to turn all neighbors against you.
To work in the country and garden always need a lot of different tools. The quality of the cultivated land, the amount of the future crop and the forces expended depend on the correctly selected tool.
Tools used in the processing of land
To use the tool to work in the country correctly, you need to know what it is for, because it will be difficult to dig up the earth, for example, with a shovel.
Shovels
The most necessary tool in the country, of course, is a shovel.
Most often they use engineer, sovok and bayonet, and the latter can be with a round and rectangular bayonet.
Shovels are usually used when you need to collect something (for example, garbage or snow), load, mix or throw. They look exactly the same as the scoop, only larger and with a long handle.
They dig up a hard ground with a rounded bayonet spade, dig up the harvest, and also cut small roots with a sharp end.
Rectangular bayonet shovel is used in the country for digging loose soil.
All types of bayonet shovels are flat and completely vertical, only on the upper part of the bayonet there are curved edges in one direction - for the feet to stop while digging.
Shovels are usually made of steel, stainless steel and titanium. The latter are the best in quality, have light weight and dirt practically does not stick to the surface, but they are not cheap.
Tip! Do not buy aluminum shovels, as they are fragile and will last very little time.
The handle of a shovel is most often made of wood. At the end, a Y-shaped handle can be added so that you can make a better effort to dig up solid soil. The main thing is that the cutting should be processed with high quality, without sticking knots and splinters. It is not recommended to buy shovels with cuttings, painted with varnish or paint, as they will slide in your hands.
Another type of spade - drainage. Already from the name it becomes clear that it is used to create trenches and clean up debris. Its bayonet has an elongated shape with rounded edges and a rounded end.
Important ! When choosing a shovel, try it on yourself; it should be 10 cm lower than your shoulder.
A shovel used to dig holes or transplant small plants.
Forks, hoes, flat cuts
Pitchfork is another essential tool for giving. You can dig up hard ground with forks with straight teeth, with bent and long folded hay, and with short and bent ones to work with compost.
They often dig up vegetables with pitchforks, as they are less likely to be cut, as well as remove loose garbage.
Attention ! Buy all-metal villas and, preferably, they were made of carbon steel. The distance between the teeth should be the same, just like their length.
A chopper (hoe) is also among the important tools for the garden and the garden. It is used to remove weeds, hilling plants, loosening, breaking up lumps and creating furrows. The design of the chopper consists of a cutting on which the tip is mounted at a right angle.
When buying a hoe, pay attention to the blade, it should be at least 2-3 mm thick.
Ploskorez is a tool for the amateur, someone other than him does not use any other tool for the dacha, but someone didn’t like it at all, especially the owners of very solid land. It looks like a metal bracket attached to the handle.
It is very important to buy the original of this tool, and not a fake, which absolutely nothing can be done.
Rake
Rakes in the country and the garden line the ground after digging, break up earthy clumps, collect garbage.
Metal rakes are produced with straight and twisted teeth, as well as various widths. Rakes with straight teeth will be easier to collect debris, and with twisted to loosen the ground.
The fan rakes are used only for cleaning, for example, grass and foliage.
Secateurs, delimbers, garden shears
The common feature of these tools for home and garden is a sharp blade. All of them should leave behind a neat cut that does not harm the plant.
Loppers - a tool for cutting thick branches. Both blades are sharpened on it.
Secateurs have bypass and thrust. In the bypass one blade with a notch, and the second convex. So pruning shear young branches. Thrust pruner has one blade, and the lower part is made in the form of an emphasis. It is used for cutting dry branches.
Garden shears are a tool for trimming shrubs. They create from bushes masterpieces in the form of various balls, pyramids or other figures.
Choosing secateurs, pay attention to the manufacturer, as it is better to buy Finnish, Swedish or German tools.
Tip! Try on scissors on hand to feel the handles, if they are not pressed into the palm.
Saws, hacksaws, knives
Garden saw and hacksaw will help clean the old bush or tree. For any saw, the main requirement is a smooth cut. After cutting, there should be no bark or chips sticking out in different directions.
A saw size is strongly influenced by the size of the teeth, the smaller they are, the smoother the cut will be.
Garden saw and hacksaw have a rounded end so as not to damage the tree while cutting a branch, and also tapers towards the end.
Important ! Constantly watch and sharpen saw teeth in time, otherwise you can damage the plant.
You should always keep a knife at your dacha and be sure to be very sharp. They can, for example, harvest or clean the wound on a tree before treatment.
Cultivators
It is possible to loosen the ground not only with a shovel, but also with a cultivator.
A manual cultivator is a few rotating discs (usually made in the form of asterisks) fixed to the handle, and a special knife for trimming the roots. There are with different widths.
You can purchase a gasoline or electric cultivator. They are produced in different sizes and capacities. Lighter ones are used in small areas with soft soil, while heavy ones can be used on hard soils, with many different attachments attached to them.
Small and other tools
Be sure to have at the cottage sets of small tools. They are always needed to work with seedlings and transplanting small plants.
You will also need the following tools:
Custom tools
Unusual tools for tillage in the country include a light-dig and a farmer, a farmer.
A lightweight is called a miracle tool for giving, because they can dig up the ground several times faster, while spending much less power and not straining their backs.
Externally, it looks like a wide fork, but with a curved handle, in order to lean at once with both hands. The handle is made of a hollow tube to lighten the weight of the tool.
There is also a special step (pressure plate) on which you will need to rely with your foot.
The width of the car is 60 cm and the height is 135 cm.
The whole structure is powder coated to protect against corrosion.
The tool for the garden and gardening “Farmer” replaces several types of equipment at once (forks, shovels, rakes), and also facilitates the work, as you can dig without using your hands.
There are special adjustments on the instrument to change the destination.
Garden tools storage
Any garden tools for home and garden must be properly stored, then he will be able to serve for many years.
Preparation of the instrument for storage consists of several stages:
- cleansing from dirt, grass or other debris;
- drying (every detail of the tool must be thoroughly dried, so the wooden parts will not rot and the metal parts will not corrode);
- lubrication of metal tools with oil.
Hacksaws, pruners, saws are best kept in covers. If there are petrol saws or cultivators, it is recommended to drain the fuel.
An important role is played by the way the instrument is stored. It is desirable that each instrument was suspended.
Storage should be completely dry and dark.
Garden Organizers
In order not to waste time searching for the right tool, you need to make or buy special organizers and shelves for storage.
The organizer board has long been used in the kitchen, in the office and for storing garden tools, it also works great. It has many cells in which you can put a small tool. Thanks to its small construction, it can be hung anywhere.
Wall garden organizers can have not only cells, but also shelves. There are also boxed organizers with a large number of boxes.
In principle, most organizers can be made by hand.
For example, wooden pallets can be used to store large and long tools (shovels, forks). In order that the pallet does not fall, it is better to fix it to the wall.
