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Tools Every Homeowner Should Own

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March 22, 2023

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The basic tools that every homeowner should own include:

  • Tape measure
  • Hammer
  • Screwdriver with interchangeable bits
  • Pliers
  • Adjustable pliers
  • Needle nose pliers
  • Adjustable wrench
  • Torpedo level
  • Handsaw
  • Cordless screwdriver/drill
  • Safety glasses
  • Earplugs
  • Dust mask
  • Scissors
  • Work gloves
  • Putty knife
  • Ladder
  • Car battery charger and tire inflator
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Flashlights
  • Water cutoff tool
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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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