In owning a condo, the administration is usually responsible for improvements, repairs, and major changes, so you don’t need to have a whole room full of tools. Having a toolbox in your condo at Vela One allows you to do simple maintenance checks, such as loose furniture legs, and DIY projects. Here are some essential tools for your starter kit.
Adjustable Wrench
A wrench is one of the most flexible hand tools you can have as a beginner. It has an adjustable jaw that lets you loosen or tighten bolts and nuts in different sizes. This eliminates the need to buy a whole set of spanners and wrenches for different kinds of nuts and bolts, and gives you an advantage when dealing with tasks like adjusting bolts and plumbing.
Tape Measure
Measuring the space and window sizes in your condo can be useful when purchasing furniture, blinds, and curtains. You can also use the tape measure if you are looking to paint the walls, so you know how much you need.
Safety Gloves
These are not necessarily tools, but work for your safety. This can help you avoid getting exposed to chemicals, burns, dirt, cuts, scrapes, scratches, and more.
Hammer
A hammer can come in handy for fixing loose parts, furniture assembly, and hanging a frame. Claw hammers can be used to pluck out and put nails in place. Pull out a nail using the curved claw located at the back to make it easier and reduce the chances of injuring yourself.
Screwdriver Set
A common hand tool used for maintenance and repairs is a screwdriver. These are used to loosen and tighten screws and come in different sizes. Having a screwdriver set allows you to just search your toolbox for the right screwdriver tip for the task, like repairs and quick maintenance, when you work on chairs, wooden objects, electronic devices, and more.
Utility Knife
These are used to cut through drywall, plastic, and cardboard. These tools are also called razor knives or box cutters that feature disposable blades that you can throw away once they get dull and replace them with a new and sharper one.