Top 6 Tools for any DIY Home Renovation
Today I’m sharing with you my top 6 tools that you must own for any of your DIY renovation projects. If you own these 6 tools, you can renovate just about anything in your house! For links to purchase the products in this video CLICK SHOW MORE ⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇⬇
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OK, before I hit play, know that I am testing you.
I bought a distressed foreclosure to live in 13 years ago. I have renovated it from bow to stern. Most of the early jobs I did, I had to do again and I learned as I went to the point where I am finishing the last bathroom right now, and I consider myself better than any pro. I know the best way to do it, the easiest way to do it, the right way to do it and above all, which tools I need to do it. This came from a decade and a half of trial and error, and figuring sh__ out as I went.
But also…I had a LOT less tools to work with when I started, in 2010. I was only 40 then. Now, I have every tool known to man…so I know which tools are actually needed, and which are luxuries. In summary, I am the perfect person to critique what you are about to say so…
hitting the play button
No oscillating tool, grinder though. Ok, I see it. I guess I just have to buy another tool. darn.
1:40 Take note that Jeff’s grinder has a cord. The cordless grinders are almost junk because the battery goes out too fast.
I do metal fab and it’s driving me crazy watching you put on grinder disc’s. You put them on backwards.
Multitool
“Every home owner needs a chop saw.”
Well, can’t argue with that! Off to Home Depot I go! 😁
Ladies can’t use a hammer?
I love this episode so much that I’ve come back to sell off many great tools that I don’t need anymore. I do love the corded sawzall and a couple others.
Question: When you were doing a project you used a Dewalt compressor. How many gallons was it, and what did you pay for it? Thanks.
Jeff, you have the perfect personality for doing videos. I’m amazed at how you roll I don’t think you a spring chicken as my mama would say but dang it you just don’t stop man. God has certainly blessed you with good health. Keep on Truckin’ !!!! And I’ll keep on watchin’
2024 – the international tools link doesn’t work. Not sure if there’s a more up-to-date video just for the sake of the links, but very informative, thank you Jeff
thanks. is this air compressor good enough for a frame gun? does it starts super often?
100% right on the money
Thank you for the links. Very helpful. 🤗
Hey Jeff I’ve watched just about all your videos & loved them all ..but was wondering what is your goto Hammer that you use in most of your videos if you can answer I’d be most grateful Thxs for sharing your learning videos 🙂
I agree with most except the grinder. I just get different blades for my circular saw, works well enough.
When i saw the title of your video i thought of when craftsmen would build a sturdy house, to last, with basically just hand tools.
"except mix concrete" haha! that was funny. This video is super informative!
From my perspective as a home owner renovating my 120 year old timber home over the last 5 years ( bit a by bit) and starting with just a drill and multi-tool, I would say that if money and space is at a premium and you are just a homeowner who needs to get stuff done at the best price/benefit ratio: get the oscillating multi-tool and impact driver.
From my experience of trialling all kinds of tools:
1. Ditch the compressor. Nowadays just about every tool that used to rely on compressors now has a battery version. I do not have space for a compressor to store at home and even less to drag around the house to do stuff.
2. Oscillating multi-tool: a life saver. It can do just about anything if necessary. A must have in any tool box.
3. A track saw: safer than a skilsaw and can do just about everything the skilsaw and drop saw can do.
4. Never had a grinder because the oscillating multitool does everything the the grinder does.
5. I have the demolition saw but never really used it because the multi-tool can do what the demolition saw does with much less mess.
6. Impact driver: yes.
Now I’m just dreaming of a compound sliding drop saw because I just love new tools
Why isn’t a table saw included?
Really appreciate all these videos from home reno and the crew. Just curious what would be a good nail gun to buy for DIY’ers. So many options and i want something super versatile for all sorts of applications but probably baseboards trim crown etc. Any recommendations?
Another tool I’d add is a cordless jigsaw. I worked for years without one but now that I have one I use it way more than I ever thought I would. An oscillating multi tool is another very versatile tool that I use all the time.
Do you have a favorite cordless brad nailer?
A beast? Lol. A 5ft 2 inch beast with a nail puncher.. I like it! 😂
It was useful , thanks for beeing Honest with people 🙏🌹
Hi, do you have any recommendations on where I can learn how to use these tools? My husband is not very handy but I love doing home improvement jobs but I’m a little intimidated by using the saw.
I’m sure there’s hundreds of comments about grinders. You can get away without a grinder guard, but make sure that the blade is not spinning in your direction.
Also make sure that the disc is rated for the rotational speed of the grinder e.g. using a 6000 speed disc on a 10,000 speed grinder is asking for a deadly explosion.
But the absolute safest way is do all the above, but still with a guard. Nothing is foolproof.
Wonderful Jeff, I have too many tools and I’m a what they call somebody in their a “ senior” . I’m now following your membership and evaluating what parts of this hundred plus year old house
Great video,! Just not a good idea to remove safety accessories from grinder, believe that.
Can you come out with a video on which tools I’m going to need to renovate a bathroom. I’m going to try to do it myself but just want to be aware of what ill need to start.
I like the drill drive extension bit that u have that’s red, where does that come from?
Every home owner doesn’t need all these tools come on
very interesting power tools, I have also reviewed some similar tools on my channel
Have been looking at all your tool recommendations videos. In this you recommend husky air compressor but Amazon does not have anything in stock with prices and had very poor ratings to boot. What do you think of Mikita quiet services air compressors they have 1 1/2 hp 3 gal, 1 hp 2 gal or 1/2 hp 1 gal what size would be good for home dyi purposes? Or would you recommend something else as part of your 6 basic power tools to own?
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Great video – from a new subscriber. Thank you 👍👍
Couldn’t find that particular palm nailer you were using Jeff. Checked all your sites and links but couldn’t find that exact one. Yes there were others but if I just wanted to take any old one I’d be subscribe with someone else. Maybe I’m just not using my "safety."
Hi, I know the video is old but I can’t get to the link with the circular saw recommendation.
Could you please let me know what model it is? Thanks.
I picked one up after studying with you. I’m slowly but surely coming along with evaluating each system and MAKING ASSESSMENTS AS to what needs prioritizing. Staying focused and taking notes rewatching and studying with your suggestions. I’d LOVE TO SEE YOU PODCAST ON THE WEEKEND? Can’t please everyone ❤ , Father’s Day coming soon . I’m following your course content and plan on being my own general contractor. Thx 😊 ❤. Wishing you health and happiness.
Thanks for the encouragement, Jeff! I’m only one compressor away from being total!
I would have the air compressor thrown away. Many modern tools dont even need a compressor. Powertools a homeowner need is a impact tool. Multitool , driver, circular saw, maybe a reciprocating saw and a nail gun.
I would add a jigsaw.
Love my angle grinder. But that is the one tool I ALWAYS wear eye protection! Little chips of metal or tile fly everywhere. Most used tool by far is cordless drill.
OK, differences of opinion.
Like You, I use my impact 90% of the time. But if I were going bare bones on my tools, I would get a hammer drill. It’ll screw like an impact, drill like a drill driver and get you through masonry like a…well…like a hammer drill.
My Sawzall and my grinder came later. You can rip things apart without a sawzall. But I will admit, I could have done more and different things with the tile had I brought the grinder home sooner.
The Miter and the table saws were last of them all to be acquired. Both of those are absolute luxury items.
I have had a 20 gallon air compressor since before I started this project. I used to use it to power sanders and hammer wrenches while working on the cars. But I never used it in the house until around last year, when I finally bought nail guns and didn’t want to spring for the XR for those. Absolute luxury.
You must add an oscillating multi tool and a shop vac.
Now, don’t get me wrong. I am a fan of having all of the tools. I have over 20 power tools now, including the table saws, the new dewalt mini cutoff tool to accompany the regular grinder, the cut out tools for the drywall…at this stage of life, if it makes like easier I have it. But that wasn’t the subject. The subject was the bare minimum and for that, I stand by my comments above.
how would u flatten doms on walls? would u chop it with chissel or maybe grinde it?
My theory throughout the years is, every major job deserves a new tool purchase. Glad to say all these tools have been in my shop for many years and I get more joy than most people understand when I need the tool and have it available. It keeps the job going efficiently, and not screwing around with a MacGyver type of solution.
These days I live in the country, away from the convenience of a store around the corner so having the right tools and knowing how and when to use them pays off.
Other theory, "I can’t afford to buy cheap crap". stick to good name brand tools, they will last for may years or a lifetime.
you don’t even need to spend 1000. I got a functional miter saw for 20 bucks used, a 5 dollar skilsaw, an old large sawzall (corded) for only 10 bucks, and my driver for 60 dollars w/ battery. My angle grinder was 15 so for 110 dollars I got every tool on this list except an air compressor, with a blade in decent shape on the compound miter saw, all from garage saling. They also work really well too even if half of them are craftsmans, I know…..
one of my biggest pet peeves is people who use impacts to drill holes lol
Work fast, safety last.
My guy
Thanks Jeff, very surprised a good sds drill wasn’t mentioned. Made me feel I’ve made the right investments as a DIY enthusiast as I own all but the compressor
Hello, sorry, just watched your video and have to object to the use if ‘WD 40’ on your reciprocating saw. WD 40 is not intended to be used as a lubricant. I always use a silicone based lubricant on all my tools. Would be interested in your comment. John from Australia