10 Must Have Tools for Every Handyman

[@lbyoung8420]

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.

[@handymanjourney]

Haha! I love them aswell!

[@SerbSimulator]

Lovely Video! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you tried - Rozardner Successful Handyman Reality (just google it)? It is a good one off product for how to start a handyman business minus the headache. Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my close friend Aubrey at very last got excellent success with it.

[@anawa755]

Great Video clip! Forgive me for butting in, I would love your thoughts. Have you heard the talk about - Rozardner Successful Handyman Reality (probably on Google)? It is a smashing one of a kind product for how to start a handyman business minus the normal expense. Ive heard some decent things about it and my BF at very last got cool results with it.

[@khizarabid8414]

Lovely Video clip! Excuse me for butting in, I would appreciate your initial thoughts. Have you tried - Rozardner Successful Handyman Reality (do a google search)? It is an awesome one off product for how to start a handyman business without the hard work. Ive heard some great things about it and my best friend Jordan after many years got great success with it.

[@mariaportugall1933]

Excellent Video clip! Forgive me for butting in, I would appreciate your thoughts. Have you heard about - Rozardner Successful Handyman Reality (probably on Google)? It is an awesome exclusive guide for how to start a handyman business without the normal expense. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my buddy after a lifetime of fighting got amazing success with it.

[@josepharenas7145]

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!!

[@handymanjourney]

Definitely! Thanks for your comment!

[@thewood1001]

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. 👍🏾

[@robertkerby2581]

Great top 10 tools! Well done!!

[@thorpeax]

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

[@handymanjourney]

That's awesome! They make good stuff!

[@jhomrich89]

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.

[@octaviusthecrafter]

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

[@RN-hx1rs]

Multimeter is a must for any sort of electrical work.

[@handymanjourney]

Definitely agree!

[@back40bandit98]

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.

[@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.

[@handymanjourney]

Definitely! I love my headlamp but forgot to add it to this list!

[@williameddy2826]

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

[@handymanjourney]

Great stuff here! Thanks for your comment! Where are you located?

[@williameddy2826]

I live in Edmonton , Alberta , Canada . ( about 6 hours north of the Montana border .) I am not a Handyman . In fact , I am not even "handy". I commented because I am always surprised at the number of tools it takes to do many jobs . I just did a simple drywall repair where I used 14 tools and types of material . ( framing square , pencil , drywall saw , utility knife , speed square , circular saw , measuring tape , power drill , drywall knives(2) , spackle, drywall tape , drywall , 1 by 4 pine backing boards )

[@handymanjourney]

Thats great! Ya It take a lot of different tools and having the right one for the job makes all the difference! Thanks for your comment!

[@nightfangs2910]

William Eddy yep I agree, 51here and within 6months of doing jobs I've used all those tools you mentioned

[@kennethcook1085]

Sounds like you been lookin in my tool box.

[@toyo2502]

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

[@raynelson9066]

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

[@ChrisD-kl3ty]

The home depot husky pro bags are pretty good.

[@handymanjourney]

never tried the husky bags but I am impressed by other husky stuff from there

[@lbyoung8420]

Chris D I agree, just picked up their 18" 3 zippered tote bag. Tons of storage, and great use of pockets. Very rugged material also. Excited to start working with it and put it through its paces!!

[@nicktorres735]

i love veto and clc bags but husky is great i love the 10'' electrician tote its great

[@DIY-fz9cn]

The Husky bags/totes and rolling carts are great! The AWP bags/totes at Lowe's are also really good as well. The Milwaukee bags/totes are WAY overpriced and the Husky and AWP bags are just as good.

[@ashtria1644]

Excellent video content! Forgive me for butting in, I am interested in your opinion. Have you heard the talk about - Rozardner Successful Handyman Reality (search on google)? It is an awesome one off guide for how to start a handyman business without the normal expense. Ive heard some awesome things about it and my old buddy Taylor after a lifetime of fighting got astronomical results with it. #handyman tools which every handyman needs

[@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

[@adnanqadir3574]

Good video.... Can u tell what tools are required for checking construction work. It will be good if u explain in two steps: 1. Essential checking tools 2. Detailed hecking tools

[@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.

[@handymanjourney]

Thanks for the kind words!!

[@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.

[@nightfangs2910]

I also bought a headware flashlight keeps my hands free while under the sink and an old ironing board to lye on while working under the sink

[@carlosaraiza2599]

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

[@handymanjourney]

Carlos Araiza haha thanks! That is a great deal!!! I think they want like $189 for the battery alone at the store! You can never pass up a party and a flashlight!

[@Victory_ofthe_people]

The It sucks joke had me rolling 😂😂😂 Great vid, thanks.

[@handymanjourney]

Hey Thanks! I appreciate your comment, Tune in tomorrow morning at 6am PST for a new WLOG!

[@christopherharpster9330]

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.

[@Brian-bi7qe]

I have to say milwaukee is the best by far. I have found using a metric tape measure makes trim and molding look beyond most customers expectations.

[@crazymarine5724]

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.

[@handymanjourney]

Thank you! I appreciate that! Thank you for your comment! Maybe do everything but gutter! LOL, Sounds awesome! so glad I can be encouraging!

[@AxYelloWxHamster]

Excellent video and advice. Thank you!

[@handymanjourney]

Your very welcome

[@ciceromobster]

Your attitude is great.

[@smatlanta1]

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 KZbin 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 :)

[@handymanjourney]

💪💪

[@MrChrisH33]

You see everyone using Dewalt. I have a Milwaukee 3/8 impact, drill, and impact driver! Love them all! I'll stick with Milwaukee, and expand my inventory!

[@handymanjourney]

I love Milwaukee!!

[@John-zh6ld]

Couldn't agree more. Every time I deviate from Milwaukee, I regret it immediately.

[@RickJean144]

That does it I'm moving to Milwaukee

[@YzLeon-wz1nk]

I like the catch lmao

[@danieljohnson6684]

Milwaukee 12volt line is all I have ever needed. The drill/hammer drill blast the concrete.

[@dglegacyemail4487]

SDS drill: definitely be top 10 in UK and Ireland (& EU?) as most homes have many brick, block, concrete or masonry walls. Impossible to even hang a shelf without one

[@handymanjourney]

Very nice!! Thanks for your comment!

[@davejarvis7522]

I bought all Milwaukee tools (m18) plus pack out after this video,. Milwaukee guy was very glad to see me and knows me by my first name at Home Depot. - ha!

[@petethehandyman9185]

Those tools are definite must haves,I would add a good stud finder and a non contact voltage tester.

[@lbyoung8420]

Pete The Handyman You know I've used a nice digital stud finder for years, but can't say I've had very much confidence in their consistency, so I recently what is known as a stud buddy. Simple little tool, uses very strong rare earth magnets to find and stay on hidden studs through Sheetrock. 10$ at Home Depot. Check it out.

[@handymanjourney]

Ya I don't have much confidence in my stud finder either. lol, I will check out the stud buddy!

[@tombattlo5245]

Pete The Handyman Princeton wv

[@nanonunio]

I love dewalt

[@handymanjourney]

My good friend uses DeWalt, I have never really used DeWalt much to compare

[@adude7050]

Good catch fast reflexes brother

[@jeffrice8620]

Team RED!! Love the new m12 gen 2

[@handymanjourney]

All the way!

[@dappa10]

Team orange. I got all Ridgid. Industry secret. Milwaukee, Ridgid and Ryobi are all owned by the same company TTI.

[@porkchop1343]

I suggest the 13” Milwaukee tool box . That thing is great

[@handymanjourney]

I'll check that out! Thanks!

[@matheusdhcafe]

Dude u r so funny and cool ! Thanks for your help. God bless you.

[@handymanjourney]

Thanks man!

[@levibruce8322]

Curious as to why only the 1a/h battery? I usually carry a 3 HO and a 5 xc in the service van. I have never ran out of battery in a day even working 16 hr days.

[@choppedchamp8757]

While that bag is good for bigger items (saws, drills etc.) it's terrible for multi tool storage that is required for handyman work. If you add up the time you spend "digging" for tools you'll find that investing in a nice tool bag like Veto Pro Pac will actually save you time/money and you'll look way more professional as well.

[@handymanjourney]

definitely

[@loganpatterson4674]

Or get a 5 gal bucket organizer and save $300

[@cavemanjoe7972]

Chopped Champ For smaller stuff, I use labeled zipper bags (electrical, sockets, screws, nails, rubber/brass washers, pvc fittings, etc) in the bigger tool bag.

[@handymanjourney]

CavemanJoe hey, that's a great idea! Thanks for your comment!

[@choppedchamp8757]

CavemanJoe I use the ballistic nylon bags for pencils, pens, Sharpies, single edge scraper, cheater plugs. Quit using them for the other stuff as I find the plastic storage cases with the bins work better for me at this point in my career. Primarily use Festool Systainers & Makpacs, but also use the bin cases from Stanley, Milwaukee and Ridgid. The Ridgid milk crates are fantastic for all sorts of odds and ends and they stack up and lock into each other as well.

[@josephlacerra8433]

FYI, Ideal is an excellent brand of electrician's tools. You might want to check out their automatic strippers for jobs that require a volume of wire stripping.

[@EivinSukoi]

How you dare not to mentioned the king of tools , the formidable, the one , and only “ The visegrip” .

[@frank_texas7400]

hell yeah

[@handymanjourney]

Forgot that one! Sorry! :)

[@techfive7202]

Check out multi bit driver attachment for your drill. Part #DW2336

[@handymanjourney]

Hey that is pretty cool! Thanks for sharing!!

[@22891690]

You need some blade storage on ur knife. Check out the fastback 2

[@handymanjourney]

Oo! that sounds cool! I will check it out!

[@therealmccoy5433]

I guarantee if you fall the wrong way onto that mini screw driver in your front pocket, you won't carry it ever again on your person ...😉

[@richardbusicbusic8329]

Great advice, BUT. that is a "Rip" hammer not a claw hammer.

[@John-zh6ld]

Awesome!

[@jbdesignandconstruction]

Party flashlight for deposit days or Friday’s lol

[@handymanjourney]

Oh ya!!

[@manf9593]

What! No Ladder!? Got to have a Ladder...

[@handymanjourney]

You are correct! I guess I over looked a ladder because those are kind of a given

[@jorgec2019]

Your drill should have hammer drill there will always be a tapcon screw

[@frontlinediy1814]

Milwaukee tools the way to go. Well except for their tape measures in my opinion those are terrible.

[@handymanjourney]

Love Milwaukee! Thanks for your comment!

[@frontlinediy1814]

@@handymanjourney thanks for answering. Watched your channel for some time. Keep up the good work brother.

[@JAYZILLA]

Why did you stop auto mechanics?

[@nightfangs2910]

Speed square small and large also

[@JohnJohnson-hl4fv]

And I bet you drink Milwaukee Beer as well.

[@dabs4truth354]

All my tools are Milwaukee too. Top quality

[@handymanjourney]

Love Milwaukees!!

[@Cardinalfloors]

The crescent wrench deal is the same with channel locks lol they are not channel locks just made by channel locks

[@BarukHabaBShemYahuah]

That Milwaukee tape measure blows, magnetic fat max and nothing else

[@billsye5703]

What about a level

[@handymanjourney]

I could make a long list of great tools! It was hard to narrow them down!

[@timelwood2555]

Speed square?

[@handymanjourney]

Didn't think to add that but definitely a great tool!

[@sarahcabanday7155]

cuting jetsa

[@MoranGuyVideos]

Nice video about the tools but please note that tools you are showing here quite expensive for just a beginner which doesn't want to spend a lot on tools .... this is not a tradesman

[@samuelbeasley2301]

The hammer you displayed is a ripping hammer.

[@jeffreymcalpine118]

My top 10? Not yours...... Chop saw, table saw, Lazer level, M 18 mil drill, 28oz estwing hammer, stabila level set, fat max 25' tape, DeWalt duel tank compressor, Bostitch airguns, (Ryobi router) but any one is better then none! That's coming from a pro finish Carpenter.

[@handymanjourney]

Hey thanks! Have a great day!

[@jeffreymcalpine118]

I have been watching your videos an loving what your doing! People like you have inspired me to go out on my own. When this happens I'll follow you an hope you follow me. Keep up the good work.

[@nicktorres735]

ever thought about going to brushless

[@handymanjourney]

Never thought of it, but might be something to look into

[@nicktorres735]

ya more power and last longer and the combo set on sale at moment too

[@BluegillsandBeyond]

I was under the impression that the Milwaukee impacts and drills use the brushless system?

[@nicktorres735]

YES THEY DO

[@hesrey6734]

Do you like Milwaukee? ...Just kiddin

[@handymanjourney]

Hahaha! Love Milwaukee!!! 🤣

[@davidparker6316]

The Milwaukee packout system is awesome

[@buildersandinteriorexperts]

100% boring advert for Milwackee both Bosch & Makita are better

[@handymanjourney]

Sorry you felt the video was boring. Thank you for watching and have a great day!

[@g00fysmiley]

For your typical handyman level jobs any brand will really do fine. Heck harbor freight lithium tools will work just fine for driving wood screws and small jobs. I use makita myself, but also have a black and decker matrix set that is cheap enought to leave in a truck, has a saw, jigsaw, sander, sawzaw and drill all in one tool for minimum space and even that does most small honey do projects a handyman would need.

[@FranciscoMartinez-zv2rw]

Ridgid is pretty good too foo!

[@oside7603]

@@handymanjourney he just can't afford Milwaukee that's why hes saying that. Good video like always

[@JohnJohnson-hl4fv]

I hope Milwaukee is paying you.

[@russellleahy]

MilwUkee accessories are a waste of money

[@wilpetina]

Kindergarten stuff, make sure to mention a tool box! Made it to the end of the video and he did mention a tool "bag". Go get them....!

[@fletchead]

Number three is a tape. Wheres hammer come in. Do you consider yourself a tool I'm guessing you'd be number ten..Dude go back to working on cars

[@handymanjourney]

Robert Fox thank you for your comment. I would love to hear what you don't like about me or my content if you have a minute. Thanks and have a great day!

[@frank_texas7400]

I don’t understand your negative/troll comment, he. mention both of them and clearly as a handyman you deal with a tape measure way more than a hammer, just keep framing dude

[@josephlacerra8433]

Robert Fox Your comment is rude and unnecessary. He said about 10 and I am sure he could have added many more important items. Good video!

[@blackishpariah]

This guy has a good channel and vids loaded with advice and real life situations. Don't get the hate.