You do not need a garage full of tools. These ten cover hanging pictures, tightening hinges, bleeding radiators and most flat-pack furniture.
- Cordless drill with a set of bits
- Claw hammer
- Screwdrivers: flat and cross-head
- Adjustable wrench
- Tape measure
- Spirit level
- Stud and cable detector
- Utility knife
- Pliers
- Radiator key
Before you drill
Always run a cable and pipe detector over the wall first. Cables often run straight up and down from switches and sideways from outlets.
The job we get called for most often is fixing a wall where a shelf pulled out. The right wall plug matters more than the screw.
For anything heavy, high or electrical, book a handyman — most small jobs take less than an hour.