Contractor John talks about the tools you as a DIYer should own
1. Screwdriver; The multi-tip kind is the best for the DIYer, although a set should be on your list to buy 
2. Pipe wrench; 2 sizes are best, a 6” or 8” for tight spaces and a 16” or 20”. HINT: You can always make a wrench larger by slipping a piece of pipe over the handle to give you more leverage when needed.
3. Channel Locks; A must have, again a quality name brand pair
4. Tape Measure: Buy a sturdy one at least 20’ long
5. 24” Level; You can make it longer by attaching it to a longer straight board to it.
6. Ladder;  4’ or 6’ works best around the house, fiberglass are the best. Little work table on top…….
7. Cordless Drill you can buy a quality cordless drill for under $100 on sale. I think DeWalt is at the front of the line. If your budget will survive get the 20 volt dual action drill/hammer drill
8. Sawzall; This is one of the best tools ever invented. HINT: The blades in every sawzall I have ever seen are reversible, and the DeWalt cordless version I have allows you to also slip it in sideways
9. Saftey glasses, respirator, gloves, and gel knee pads are a must.
10. Portable work light
11. Extension Cord; 12 gauge is a must
12. Hammer; I recommend a 16 oz straight claw general purpose hammer
13. Wrecking bar, or crow bar
14. 10 lb sledge hammer
15. Drywall Taping Tools, go to my YouTube channel and watch how to repair a hole in the wall where I talk about the tools
16. Painting Tools
17. Tile tools; These will vary depending on what type and size tile you are installing
18. Caulk gun; Buy a quality one, if you don’t buy it now you will later
I call the above list the necessities if you have plans to remodel anytime in the future. Remember they will cost more next year.
Here are a few if you have the budget for them…………….
19. Hole saw kit; Buy a good one that will also let you cut light metals. Rigid has a nice set with a great arbor system
20. Jig saw; for cutting those irregular shapes
21. Power Miter Box
22. Cordless Nail Gun: Paslode  brand has been producing these guns for a long time, I own 2 of them, a trim gun and a framing gun
23. If plumbing is your thing buy a good basin wrench
I cannot stress enough that if you buy quality name brand tools and use them for the job they were intended, they will last you a lifetime.
Season:  1

Episode:  12 BONUS EPISODE

 

Episode Title:  DIY Bathroom Remodel; Tools You Need

 

Episode Summary:

Continuing the bathroom remodel series Contractor John walks you through the 2nd part of planning your bathroom remodel, material selection. Also look for a BONUS episode expanding on the tools you need to remodel your bathroom and generally what tools every DIY er needs to own.

  

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Roy Worley Voice Overs

How to repair a hole in drywall /Drywall tools video

How to read a tape measure video

Rigid Hole saw kit

#DewaltTools

 

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