Top 10 Essential Tools for DIY Beginners

In at number ten is the trusty Trowel. Ideal for brick laying, or tiling you need a trowel. This particular Trowel is from our OX Tools range. The OX Pro Trowel is designed with a single piece steel construction for optimum strength and durability but with a balance amount of flexibility and pliability.

Apart from having the best name of the tool on our list a phase tester is a must have if and when you decide to take on more electrifying tasks. A phase tester is great for identifying electrical currents and finding live wires. We recommend the Dargan 7” Phase Tester. With its convenient reach and durable design you can’t go wrong

Allen Keys come in at number eight on our list because of their uniquity. Whether it be bleeding a radiator or assembling some Swedish furniture having a set of Allen Keys will benefit your assembling task. But why have one Allen key, when you could have ten. When it comes to Allen keys there is no one size fits all, its might be best to have various sizes.

A ladder at number seven? Insane you might say. And you’d be right but the next few entries were really competitive. There is not much to say about ladders, but when you do decide to become a DIY guru a ladder should be on your list of must haves. We’ll leave the measurements up to you, and you view our range of ladders right here.

You have to stay level! A level works well with a lot of other tools on our list, especially our number ten item, the trowel. When you take on to do any DIY task being accurate is vital. Having a level on hand can ensure that whatever you might be building or paving is suitably level. Like with the Allen Keys there is no one size fits all when it comes to levels, some levels will be longer to accommodate larger tasks and some will be smaller for easier and quicker tasks. Be sure to view our spirit levels here.

Of course a saw would be the first to break our top five. The trusty saw is a great addition to any first time DIYers first foray into working with timber. Of course you can get Circular Saw that is battery powered, but for your first steps into DIY a hearty handsaw should suffice. You can view all of our cutting apparatus on our website right here.

The Spanner places at number four on our list due to its multi-use function. We should also state that like most of the other items on our list there is no one size that will be suitable for every job. Spanners come in a range of sizes so be sure to pick the right one for the job. Not sure what to get, view our full range here.

We’ve entered the top three now and there is no better entry to the top three than a screwdriver. A simple mix of orange juice and… wrong list sorry. Having a screwdriver close to hand will be essential for any DIY task you decide to take on. Sometimes the tip of a knife just won’t do (don’t worry we’ve all be there). From Philips Heads to Flatheads, it can be very intimidating looking at which screwdrivers suit the task. For cases just like that we recommend the Stanley 6 Way Screwdriver.

Number two on our list is Measuring Tape. Virtually essential for every task a novice DIYer and expert craftsman might undertake. For smaller jobs like measuring lengths of timber a ruler might just do the job, but when it comes to measuring larger distances a measuring tape will be your go to. We have tapes ranging from eight meters to 30 meters available to buy on site, you can view then right here!

Was there ever any doubt? Of course the hammer would be at the top of list. What many to believe to be the first tool, it is still the most commonly used tool today. It has earned its place at the top of our list. Perfect for the most basic of DIY tasks like hanging a picture frame, but also vital in the biggest project like a kitchen renovation. The hammer is at the heart of DIY.