The “One” Kit for All Home Maintenance

Jammar on 17/08/2022 - 13:19

Hi all,

I will be moving to a new place soon, over the years I had collected a bucket load of home maintenance tools and equipment from different brands and for different purposes. Some came with case some random bits.

I am thinking to sell all those or hand them in to salvo so I don’t need to find that 1 screwdriver inside a bucket or storage container for that 1 bolt on a job.

But to replace those and have 1 case for all the normal home DIY, what do I need to buy? Or is there even such a thing?

I am hoping to find a single package for the odd IKEA job, maintaining the general items inside the house, and occasional electronic repair/upgrade I.e. laptop/pc etc.

Home & Garden Tool

Comments

  • mskeggs on 17/08/2022 - 13:31

    I think you have answered your own question. You need different things over time.
    There isn't a single answer.

    • mskeggs on 17/08/2022 - 13:33
      +15

      FWIW, I have a workshop full of tools and still need occasional things.
      But when I do a job and it doesn't take a single trip to Bunnings, oh boy, is that satisfying!

      • Jimothy Wongingtons on 17/08/2022 - 15:33
        +3

        it doesn't take a single trip to Bunnings

        but what of the sausage sizzle and coke :c

  • bobbified on 17/08/2022 - 13:53
    +3

    I am thinking to sell all those or hand them in to salvo so I don’t need to find that 1 screwdriver inside a bucket or storage container for that 1 bolt on a job.

    Why don't you think of a better way to organise what you've already got instead?

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 17/08/2022 - 14:13
      +1

      Maybe hang them up on pegboard if you have room?
      Buy the hooks through ebay or Amazon to save$$

  • Broke-Ken on 17/08/2022 - 13:55
    +1

    I agree with all the above comments, there is no one kit to rule them all, you need all various tools for various jobs.

    Your issue isn't a mis-match of tools, but organising them all. I would recommend starting with getting a tool cabinet, once you have a system of where things go, it makes it much easier to get to the tools on hand.

    For example I have a tool cabinet where one draw is all for measuring it has all my ruler, tape measure, multimeter, scribe, markers, tape.. etc
    Another draw is for all thing related to socket wrench tools, then another is for small common hand tools like various screw drivers and pliers. and so on, I can get to them very quickly.

  • dtc on 17/08/2022 - 13:58
    +2

    do you live in an apartment or a house?

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/diy-advice/diy-skills/tools-equi…

    probably dont necessarily need the circular saw and I would add a few pliers (normal, needle nose)

    • Zephyrus on 17/08/2022 - 14:15
      +1

      I think their problem is they own all those tools, but can't find them. What they actually need is a storage solution

      • dtc on 17/08/2022 - 17:28

        did Op say "I am thinking to sell all those or hand them in to salvo so I don’t need to find that 1 screwdriver inside a bucket or storage container for that 1 bolt on a job."

        Took that as 'starting again'.

        If Op just need a tool box then Bunnings has about 40 options

  • xtracrazy69 on 17/08/2022 - 14:07

    Somewhere like Supercheap Auto has various tool kits in boxes or bags that contain most of what you would need: various screw drivers, sockets, hammer, pliers, adjustable wrench, etc. I would list what you have and look for a kit that will provide all or most of the tools that you will need.

    I think that it is always worthwhile having a good cordless drill as well. You can get an adapter so that you can also use it like an impact driver for screws bit and other allen head bits, etc. Although if you go with a cheapish brand like Ozito at Bunnings you can get a 18v kits with drill and impact driver with batteries and charger for a reasonable price https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-pxc-18v-compact-drill-and-…

    This should cover most home maintenance jobs and not take up a huge amount of space.

    • BewareOfThe Dog on 17/08/2022 - 14:14
      +1

      If you want it to last, buy a Ryobi Drill/Driver kit.

      Also, some of those kits you buy with mixed bits and pieces, can be pretty average, and made out of lower grade metals.
      There is this, which isn't cheap, but should be a decent quality, or look at Stanley/Sidchrome.

      Plenty of small screwdriver kits (suitable for Notebooks etc) pop up on OzB all the time for $20 to $40.

      • xtracrazy69 on 18/08/2022 - 07:20

        Agreed that the Ryobi kit would be better, and better than that would be Makita, Bosch, AEG, etc, all depends on budget and intended usage. I have Ozito, Bosch, AEG and Ryobi (as I cannot pass up a bargain, like most of us here). Both Ryobi and Ozito have great warranty length and Bunnings easy to deal with if tool fails in that time. And yes some tool kits have average quality tools, you get what you pay for, both Bunnings and Supercheap have a range of kits, from $50 to $300-400 (or more). One of the best screwdriver bit kits I have purchased is this one from Bunnings, 12 bucks and has every bit imaginable https://www.bunnings.com.au/craftright-100-piece-screwdriver…

  • dragong87 on 17/08/2022 - 14:27

    Same as above. There's not really one set for everything. It's more just organising it to work for you to be tidier so it's easier to find what you need.
    I do have a random container for all the extra bolts, screws and random allen keys you get from flatpack jobs. Just need it organised enough to know where everything is.

  • djones145 on 17/08/2022 - 14:46

    what u need is

    endless wad of cash to call handyman for all jobs, like changing a light bulb or removing a screw on a toy to replace the battery

    call me i'm happy to do it (call out fee $250, 30 bucks per 6 minute blocks for labor, parts not included and charged separately)

  • Eeples on 17/08/2022 - 15:39
    +1

    Fairly sure you are after a plumbus.

  • Euphemistic on 17/08/2022 - 16:06

    Get a decent tool storage system. Most of the tool combos are rubbish tools and you’ll need to replace something then it won’t fit into the kit properly.

  • DashCam AKA Rolts on 17/08/2022 - 16:09
    +2

    Buy tools when you need them for a particular job. Otherwise, you will find yourself accumulating tools that are never used.

    Only use your tools for their intended purpose, otherwise you'll botch both the job and the tool.

    If you're planning a particular job, ask what's needed, then start Ozbargaining for the best prices.

    Buy good quality and buy once. My sockets, shifters, pliers and good screwdrivers have given almost 50 years of service and whilst not as sparkling as new, work well.

    Get a tool box or chest. Clean and apply protective oil/WD40 to your hand-tools to stop corrosion.

    Don't ever store tools with cutting edges with any other tools. You'll regret it if you do. It will damage cutting edges or you or both.

  • cupcake on 18/08/2022 - 14:03

    You're going to have to hang onto them in case you will need them again.
    If you donate it, then you will have to re-buy it when you need it…

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