Also, if you had an extra $100, what tool would you splurge it on?

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12 Responses to “What tool could you not live without doing DIY projects around the house?”

1. Deke on November 2nd, 2009 1:42 am

   I don’t know that you could pick just one. I think back on all the jobs I’ve done and I can’t think of one I could have done without more than one tool.

   Hammer, tape measure, circular saw (or some sort of power saw), measuring tape, carpenter’s square, drill, etc. have at been essential at some point.

   Well, a descent one is more than $100, but if I could splurge right now, it would be for a table saw. It would be really nice for those long cuts instead of trying to do it with a circular saw.

2. Sage B on November 5th, 2009 7:06 am

   My hammer- I’m a basics kind of girl… If I could splurge I would love to get a hand sander… Or a power saw- ahhh the dreams…

3. shermisme on November 6th, 2009 3:20 pm

   Too many to list, but my cordless drill probably gets the most use. If I only had a hundred bucks it would go on a sawzall

4. MousieZ on November 8th, 2009 11:40 am

   18 volt power drill, you can use it on so much.
   And with an extra $100,I’d get one of those electrical testers where part of it goes to whatever circuit in the fuse box is damaged,so you can fix it.

5. tabatagraham on November 11th, 2009 6:07 am

   ide say a hammer and to buy a tool it would have to be a cordless drill you can do lots with it i have a craftsmen 19.2 volt i paid 100 bux and its the best 100 i ever spent comes with bag 2 batteries charger ansd angle drill also get it at sears maybe 119 now though it well worth it

6. Bhop on November 11th, 2009 5:08 pm

   If I were just getting started, I would buy several hand tools.
   Hammer, set of ***** drivers, saws, wrenches. Basic stuff.
   Then after a little use, you would know what power tools would be on your priority list for later.
   If you have this stuff. get a cordless drill
   And don’t buy cheap crap, it will fail and it can be dangerous to use sometimes.

7. LORD V on November 14th, 2009 11:51 am

   Hammer . $100.00 toward a handywoman to use it .

8. Raymond H on November 17th, 2009 9:04 am

   My tool pouch. Without it I would never be able to find anything.
   I noticed that several answers said don’t cheap out on the battery powered drill. Thing is the battery costs so much when it comes time to replace it that it is cheaper to buy a new cheap drill that comes with a battery and charger.

   $100 I would put a little with it and buy a mat cutting machine (picture framing)

9. William M on November 17th, 2009 11:45 pm

   If I had an extra $100, I would find and buy a “left handed hammer”. The right handed one keeps bending the nails when I hit the head. (I’m left handed)

10. Jerry G on November 18th, 2009 9:52 am

    Problems with right handed hammers..I have that problems with left handed ***** drivers..

11. luvbooksswak on November 21st, 2009 3:07 pm

    Duct Tape . @@@@@@@@@@@@@ Really!!!!
    Seriously–there are way too many. IN regard to the 100.00 “Spurge Toy”—er I mean TOOL—-I’d have to say—something for the yard!!!!
    The tool could be me. I have the tools, and dirt—I just need the planting materials…i.e. geraniums, veggies, etc.
    Yes, I am female. I really do know a great deal about tools when I am around them more and more. I’ve even mortared, sanded many a thing, doors, etc… painted, glossed—–ETC….Planted a HUGE Burning Red bush by myself…..I house I had for sale….

12. twosweethounds on November 24th, 2009 1:37 pm

    Can’t live without? Power drill.

    Extra $100? Beautiful Japanese hand tools.