Owning a new home is exciting and quite a project all at the same time.  Even if you purchase a new construction home, there will be projects to turn the home into something just right for you.  Here are some must have tools that every new homeowner needs to help transform a new house into their Locust Grove home.

Tape Measure

Tape measures have multiple uses in a Locust Grove home.  You can measure out spaces for furniture, use them while hanging decorations, and, of course, they come in handy any time you need to cut a piece of wood.

Stud finder

Stud finders are useful anytime you want to hang something on a wall and require the extra support that a stud provides.  There are different kinds, but the ones that identify not only wood but also metal help alert homeowners to the placement of electrical wires behind walls.

Cordless Drill 

A cordless drill set with different bits is a perfect gift for any new homeowner.  Whether you are assembling furniture, hanging shelving in your Locust Grove home, or switching out a garbage disposer, cordless drills are helpful.

Screwdriver

Phillips or flathead?  With a screwdriver set you are sure to find the one you need in your Locust Grove home.

Hammer

A hammer is a useful tool to always have around the home.  My wife has one that was her great grandfather’s tool and it still is getting the job done.

Level

Having a level around helps to insure that whether it is a picture or a new dishwasher everything is installed evenly.

Ladder 

For most around the house projects, a sturdy step ladder can give you just the height you need to complete a project.  If you have high ceilings, then you may also want to invest in a taller version for when it comes time to change the light bulb on that light fixture.

Adjustable Wrench 

Having a set of adjustable wrenches is a must for homeowners.  They are useful for leveling new kitchen appliances and loosening or tightening furniture pieces and fixtures.

Pliers

Not only are pliers helpful for home improvement projects, they can quickly repair a broken necklace that your seven year old demonstrated no regard for when she yanked it off of herself but is now devastated at its demise.

Utility Knife 

Faster than using scissors, a utility knife is helpful for opening up all the boxes in your new Locust Grove home.  They also can be used to strip wire and score drywall.

Flashlight

You may not reach for it too often, but a flashlight is a great tool to have.  Whether the power goes out or you have to search for a screw that just dropped into the air duct, flashlights are handy when you need them.

Plunger 

Clogged sinks are no fun, but they happen.  Be ready to solve the problem with a plunger.

Remember, as a new homeowner you don’t have to always go out and buy every tool right away. Check around with neighbors and family and friends to see if anyone has a tool that they can let you borrow. Just remember to always return it promptly.