The Fixit Fingers DIY Tool List

G’day Fixers!

So you want to get started with some Home DIY or have already kicked off the

journey of becoming a handy-person and need some guidance on what tools

you need and which ones you don’t. This list is for you, curated from my 8 or so

years of fixing and making things for myself and others.

This list features all the tools I mention in my “Handyman & DIY’r Tool Checklist”

video, plus a few I forgot about! Please note that these are all affiliate links,

which don’t cost you anything, but support my channel. I’ve not listed my

exact tools, but those that on the day I created this were available and

represented good value. Keep in mind, Amazon products come and go all the

time, so if the link doesn’t work, just use it as a starting point for your own

research into that tool.

I have, where possible, linked to a more budget-friendly option. Alongside the

budget option, I have listed Makita, where possible, for you to compare the

cost of upgrading the power tools to a higher quality brand. I’ve used Makita

for years with no issues, but they are trade-level gear; the Ryobi or something

more budget-friendly will likely serve the home DIY’er more than well enough. I

have also at times listed a ‘kit’ to consider alongside the mentioned tool to

give you even more options and flexibility.

As a final note, even the Beginner’s list comes in at around USD$650 or about

AUD$1,000 if you pop everything in the shopping basket. Remember, you don’t

need to get it all at once. Refer to this list for ideas to get you started, and build

up as your budget allows and projects demand. PS - I’ve also not touched

painting, plumbing or electrical tools... that’s a WHOLE other list 😉

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