This is the list of equipment/tools I have in my arsenal. Of special note is my standard equipment, of which I use almost every item for every project. I'll update it as I buy anything new.
Standard Equipment
safety goggles
rubber gloves
N95 masks
leather work gloves
WD-40
garbage bags
5 gallon bucket (to tote out garbage)
phone (to call 911 in case of emergency)
helper (in case you need an extra set of hands)
step ladder (10 foot)
step stool (safer than a chair!)
phone (to call 911 in case of emergency)
helper (in case you need an extra set of hands)
step ladder (10 foot)
step stool (safer than a chair!)
Carpentry
hammer(s)
rubber mallet
cordless power drill (with extra battery)
screw drivers (flat/Phillips)
ratcheting screw driver
nail punch set
utility knife
ball peen hammer
hand saw
utility knife
ball peen hammer
hand saw
Demo
small crow bar
large crow bar
10 pound sledge hammer
10 pound sledge hammer
Plumbing
Long socket wrenches (for removing push valves)
channel lock wrench
test cap (4") for plugging toilet drain
Painting
edging tool
4" brush
2" brush
painters tool
wire brush (to clean brushes)
rollers and roller handle
roller pan
painters tape
3 mil plastic drop cloth
Cleaning
bleach solution (10% - kills pretty much EVERYTHING), made fresh everytime
white vinegar (for surfaces on which you can't use bleach)
HOT water
spray bottle
paper towels
cloth rags (we use old socks at our house, then I don't feel bad about throwing them out!)
Shop Vac (wet/dry vacuum, can suck up ANYTHING - including screws, etc.)
shop broom
small broom
small dust pan
snow shovel (use it as a LARGE dust pan)
roller pan
painters tape
3 mil plastic drop cloth
Cleaning
bleach solution (10% - kills pretty much EVERYTHING), made fresh everytime
white vinegar (for surfaces on which you can't use bleach)
HOT water
spray bottle
paper towels
cloth rags (we use old socks at our house, then I don't feel bad about throwing them out!)
Shop Vac (wet/dry vacuum, can suck up ANYTHING - including screws, etc.)
shop broom
small broom
small dust pan
snow shovel (use it as a LARGE dust pan)
Other
socket wrench set
allen wrench set
extension cord
Basic Sewing/Crafts
hot glue gun and "low temp" melt glue sticks - the duct tape of a crafter's arsenal
needle for hand stitching
pins and a pin cushion
thread
SHARP scissors
a decent lamp - good lighting protects your eyes while doing "fine" work
iron
ironing board
sewing machine (all you really need is a "zig zag" machine - it does a straight stitch, a zig zag stitch, and button holes)
seam ripper - because even the best of us make mistakes
Extra/Specialty Sewing
tailor's ham
seam roll
hem marker (handy if sewing for yourself; helpful when marking hems for others too!)
rotary cutter and cutting mat
pattern weights (I use glass tea light holders - $1 each from the dollar store)
tube turner
serger
special sewing machine feet
extension cord
Basic Sewing/Crafts
hot glue gun and "low temp" melt glue sticks - the duct tape of a crafter's arsenal
needle for hand stitching
pins and a pin cushion
thread
SHARP scissors
a decent lamp - good lighting protects your eyes while doing "fine" work
iron
ironing board
sewing machine (all you really need is a "zig zag" machine - it does a straight stitch, a zig zag stitch, and button holes)
seam ripper - because even the best of us make mistakes
Extra/Specialty Sewing
tailor's ham
seam roll
hem marker (handy if sewing for yourself; helpful when marking hems for others too!)
rotary cutter and cutting mat
pattern weights (I use glass tea light holders - $1 each from the dollar store)
tube turner
serger
special sewing machine feet
- gathering
- blind hem
- buttonhole
- zipper
- free-motion / quilting foot
