10 Must Have Tools for Every Handyman

In this video I talk about my top 10 tools that I think Every handyman needs to start out! These are my top 10 + handyman tools that are needed for start up.

[lbyoung]

Always love a good vacuum pun!! Haha. Battery powered vacuum is next on my shopping list!! Clean job sites is an excellent way to make, and leave a great impression with your customers.

[josepharenas]

Honest Lee, you're the first person that think about handyman work cleanliness like I do. To me, it is part of doing a job with excellence. Thank you!!

[thewood]

My handyman skills, currently, border nonexistent. With that said, I appreciated this simple video. It was informative (Milwaukee owes you some free tools). It was to the point and concise. It was void of pretentious overtone. Lastly, #11 should've been "great reflexes" exemplified with the smooth save of the wrench at 2:53. 👍🏾

[jhomrich]

I have 2 vacuums for my handyman business, I have a Riccar Superquick and a full size sanitaire vacuum for larger jobs. They come in handy more often then you think they would.

[backbandit]

I am considering becoming a Handy Man here in Middle Tennessee. I will be gathering up all my tools and taking inventory soon. But most of my tools are hand-me-downs and in need of some TLC. The truck I have will do for a short while as it is manual transmission and NO power steering. Also, No heater or air conditioner. Oh, And the exhaust is falling off. It's a good old 1972 Chevy pickup truck.

[toyo]

I have a folding wagon in my trailer to transport my tools and vacuum into small jobsites... thanks Lee for another great video!

[AxYelloWxHamster]

Excellent video and advice. Thank you!

[octaviusthecrafter]

Rigid makes a really nice shop vac. It's a corded one but it's a big boy. Great for large projects.

[williameddy]

My list of 10    ( actually 42 )  would be : hammer, rubber mallet, tape measure, t square, framing square, speed square, level, adjustable wrench, vise grips, circular saw, mitre saw, table saw, hack saw, coping saw,   multi head screwdriver, utility knife, needle nose pliars,   lineman`s pliars, slip joint pliars, stud finder, wire stripper, allen wrenches, crow bar, wrecking bar, putty knives, drywall knife,   hammer drill, power screwdriver, multi tool ,   power nailer, stapler  pencils, washable markers, broom, dustpan, vacuum, tool boxes, rags, glues, adhesives, varsol, acetone

[thorpeax]

I’ve had my carhart back pack for 11 years and still going strong and used all the time

[Dustpuuppy]

You might look into a headlamp instead of a flashlight. I wouldn't use them for years because I thought they looked stupid but after using one for a short time, it became a must have tool. The light is always where you need it and you never lay it down and have to search for it.

[christopherharpster]

I agree with the tool bag, it's probably my go to on site because I load it out during size up to have everything I might need with me in the work zone. I'm doing alot of furnace cleanings right now with my business, and oil furnaces are extremely messy! Instead of tracking through the customers house multiple times, I just toss in what I need for the job to my bag(vacuum, multimeter, filters, rags, ect) then after I've completed that job I'll reload or toss the old dirty stuff in to be disposed. Today is actually my only day this week completely off(I work a full time job as well as my business on the side), so I ended up running errands and restocking supplies for my business. I've got a new client who wants me to come out tomorrow and give a few estimates for them, they are landlords in who rent to university students and they want me as maintenance basically.

[the_real_greywolf]

Brother you have no idea how helpful your vids are. Im going to start being a handyman. Just have to find clients here in Florida.

[RN-hxrs]

Multimeter is a must for any sort of electrical work.

[carlosaraiza]

Nice catch at 2:53! Hey go to home Depot, or get on the website, for $200 you can get the Milwaukee 9.0 high output battery, charger, and 7-1/4 circular saw!! That's $50 cheaper than when I bought that combo 2 weeks ago! Milwaukee is the best! On Amazon you can find Carhartt bags. I use the Carhartt satchel/briefcase looking bag for my paperwork, laptop, office today stuff. I recommend a quality set of knee pads or kneeling pad. "It's a party and a flashlight!" Lol

[raynelson]

Im a Milwaukee M12 guy, plus RYOBI One Plus 18v. Both are great. The one thing I’d say is the Milwaukee tape Measure kind of sucks. I have two and they both wont lock. Moved to Fastcap, and the old standby Stanley

[PlanktoniusRex]

I have had great luck with Porter Cable. Have their cordless drill and their corded angle grinder. For the price they are great. With those I built a large deck, solar support frame, shelves, lofts, cabinets and a lot more. Still on the original battery twin pack.

[crazymarine]

I really like your video's. Thought I'd mention that the hammer that you showed is a rip hammer as it has a straight claw and and usually heftier and is very good at ripping wood and other materials apart. A claw hammer has a curved claw which allows it to have more leverage when removing nails. I am an old man who through necessity has been my own handyman for years. Seeing your videos has almost made me want to go into the handyman business. I already have all of the Milwaukee tools except for the vacuum. All I've got to figure out is how a 77 year old is going to climb the ladders to get to those pesky gutters.

[smatlanta]

I loved this. I am not in the Handyman business. Nor am I a Handyman. Actually, I know almost nothing about how to fix stuff, but I live in a big house, just retired and thought it would be fun to learn correctly... from the right people and from the VERY beginning. There's probably a great way to even hammer in a nail that pros know and beginners don't. I LOVE your site! You are so fun to watch. But, I think the focus of your channel is too advanced for me. My question is: Is there a YouTube site you can suggest that you think would help me? (You'll be building another whole pack of people to come to your channel after we learn more!) thanks :)

[GlitterFistsFish]

As of the last year I've found my oscillating tool has become a go to.
And a nice neprene kneeling Matt. I'm getting close to 40 and my knees don't absorb punishment like they used too