No homeowner should be without these 7 ESSENTIAL TOOLS

[@SteveRamsey]

Anything else you think should be added to this list?

[@AndrewBlack343]

I love my 1' (300mm) metal ruler for measuring the smaller stuff and using as a straight edge and pin vices (I actually have 1mm to 3.5mm bits in 0.5mm increments permanently mounted in separate pin vices so I don't have to swap the drill bits out).

[@bladee_enjoyer540]

I would add an outlet tester, even if you don't feel comfortable fixing outlet wiring you can at least safely test your outlets and GFCIs to see if you need to call an electrician.

[@AmandaRPatterson]

Stepstool. I'm plenty tall but a stepstool makes many things possible and/or safer. Level. A basic little 6" level costs a couple of dollars and is great whenever you're trying to hang something on the wall. I have never been good at the "eyeball it" method.

[@SE45CX]

I would like to add patience. Because every DIY project create a mess in your house while you're going. And if you can't tolerate the mess for a while you're going to make shortcuts that aren't worthwhile in the end.

[@Omapk]

With how everyone has a smartphone, you will be surprised how few people have an actual flashlight. a cheap flashlight is great, can set it on something to point at your work for doing things under cabinets and in dark basments without relying on your phone flash.

[@David_K_pi]

One other “tool” I would definitely recommend having right up front is a wet/dry shop vac. It will come in handy during an unexpected water emergency, such as having the valve on the water softener explode at 3:00 in the morning and start shooting water all over the place. And yes, this is from personal experience. It also came in handy when the pump on the washing machine failed a few years later and caused another small flood. When my best buddy bought his first house, I got him one as a house-warming gift. After my experiences, I think it is something every homeowner should own.

[@timf5963]

That's a really great idea! Much better than, say, a welcome mat, wine and glass set, cleaning supplies, etc.

[@HobbyHalloween]

The homeowner and DIY was "drilled" into me at a young age. My dearly departed father said to me when I was 5 years old that one day this house will be yours, so you should learn how to take care of it... Little did I know that 50 years later that would be literally true. Besides the saving money angle on home repair DIY, there's just some feeling of pride and accomplishment when you can do it yourself. But I have to admit my limits on what I want to tackle myself and what I want to hire out... things I don't know and that are critical, like plumbing or roofing... I absolutely call in a professional.

[@jeffreysmith5018]

Great list Steve. How about a step ladder too. Those light bulbs aren’t going to change themselves !

[@zzgarden]

And a flashlight for sure.

[@Arbbal]

If you don't have a step ladder a sturdy dining room chair works just as well, that's what I have always done. I think that's why he didn't include it.

[@jodilea144]

Step ladders just take the fun out of countertop/back of couch/dining chair gymnastics. 😉

[@jeffreysmith5018]

@@jodilea144 my bad, what was I thinking !! 😀

[@GH-oi2jf]

@@Arbbal - A chair does not work as well. The base is too small and it can easily be tipped over while standing on the seat.

[@marcuspowell2510]

Two tape measurers! You’ll always be looking for one of them.😬

[@heteroerectus]

The other one is in your belt loop

[@Crucio78]

I would add a small level and xacto knife as necessary tools for a home kit. Honestly, go to your favorite box store or amazon and buy a kit in a plastic case for $100 or so. It will have everything you need for general home repair and maintenance. It was the best gift my Father gave me when I got my first apartment and my first tools. I upgraded the pieces as I had more money, inherited and added to and now I have a full garage of tools and they started with at the time (25 years ago) a $65 case from Canadian Tire with everything Steve listed except the drill and driver which my first drill was a used one from a garage sale.

[@adrienrenaux6211]

The first "upgrade" I would get to this kit is a socket wrench and a set of sockets. They make a lot of applications much easier

[@mykalimba]

I would change this slightly to be a 7+ tools list, the "+" being a pair of safety glasses. You don't want to have bits of your DIY project flying into your eyes. Especially when the project is something like disassembling a bathroom mirror one piece at a time!

[@deans9766]

I would also say a set of basic DIYer PPE. Along with the safety glasses some gloves, leather and/or cloth and nitrile ones to protect your hands. Some face masks for those dusty or gross jobs, nothing worse than blowing your nose and seeing a bunch of saw dust or dirt come out after working on a task.

[@mykalimba]

@@deans9766 Yep, I'd agree; that's even better.

[@alexplorer]

Folks always forget ear protection because hearing loss is gradual and not nearly as dramatic as shrapnel to the eye, but I don't run almost any power tool without earplugs. (That includes vacuuming!)

[@deans9766]

@@alexplorer yep too many Punk and Ska concerts along with years of using power tools like chain saws, backpack blowers and lawnmowers with no ear protection has left me with diminishing hearing. Can confirm

[@fnscooter]

Others have already mentioned safety glasses, utility knife, and step ladder. I would also add a pair of work gloves. A lot of minor injuries can be prevented with a good pair of gloves.

[@M.A.Monaco]

It’s quite funny, been watching your channel for a while now and we recently just bought and moved into our first home. Thanks for the great tips!

[@JimLambier]

I think a small shop vac is essential for a homeowner. A plumbing failure can happen at any time and being able to quickly suck up water can save your floor. The week that we moved into our home, we discovered that the washing machine that was included with the purchase had its drain pipe improperly installed. We've had the pipe for an outdoor faucet freeze and burst into the house. We had the refrigerator water dispenser line break, a dishwasher hose break, and an air conditioner drain line clog. All required vacuuming up the flooring. On occasion, I've even used it for woodworking cleanup.

[@CemKalyoncu]

5:00 describes how I started woodworking. Being an engineer and having some tools, you instinctively start to build stuff that fixes a problem. Then obviously to solve the said problem better you need another tool, then another...

[@SE45CX]

And then your neighbor gets to know you're the DIY guru in town and knocks on your door....

[@Vardash]

The last sentence is probably the most important of the whole video. How often have I been looking for tools, only to find out that it was somewhere different than I last saw it :)

[@adama1294]

I hate the slip joint and channel locks things. Good thing I found replacements that lock at certain adjustments.

[@michaelconnors7668]

I'd recommend a Non-Contact Voltage Tester to make sure power is off if you are doing any work around an outlet etc.

[@joekagerer]

My favorite tool is a 6 in 1 screwdriver like you've shown, two phillips, two flat and two nut drivers. I keep one in a kitchen drawer, and one in an office drawer. Perfect for many household chores.

[@candiceferguson5218]

I always get a little all in one tool kit for new homeowners or newlyweds.

[@luigitheMetsFan]

awesome idea!

[@thepokelax]

I always had an interest, taking it from my father, into woodworking and DIY project but had never gotten around setting up my own workshop. Now I finally got around setting up a workspace dedicated to DIY projects to do around the house. All thanks to your video content. Its crazy how much value there is to it, especially if you are a homeowner. Not only are you saving money but the value in knowledge gained is tremendous! Thank you Steve for always posting such great content!

[@nedkelly5866]

Pencil and tape measure/steel ruler are number one.

[@RemmorbLeime]

Great list Steve! A few weeks ago I was in the market for a new adjustable wrench. Instead I bought a pliers wrench (like Knipex 86 03 300). Because of the mechanism it always fits perfectly. I should have bought it sooner. 100% recommended!

[@rotemshrem9116]

Great video, as someone who does some diy house work, carpentry, bike fix, metal work, etc., I'd definitely recommend this video as a great starter kit idea that is well explained and reasoned out (just like your one on the first must have woodworking tools that brought me to buy my first table saw :) Thanks again for a great video!

[@tomr200199]

I'd say a knife, probably a Stanley style would be high on my recommendations, or a multitool many some swear by, but I've never really got on with them.

[@nicholasvanderford87]

Being 15, it makes me feel good to know that I'm blessed enough to have all the tools he just listed.

[@niagargoyle]

I was grateful for my hex key set when the garbage disposal under my sink jammed. One good twist and a press of the overload reset button later, and it was back in business.

[@GH-oi2jf]

A disposal usually comes with one.

[@niagargoyle]

@@GH-oi2jf it did, but I couldn’t find it. I don’t know if it is in the closet with appliance stuff, in the stack of stuff for my landlord, in the junk drawer, or somewhere else. I have three hex key sets in my toolbox, so I knew where to find one.

[@cfredtmbg]

Great list! While I have a full shop in my garage, I have a small tool box I keep in the house for everyday needs. After a few years of adding needed items and removing unused items, my current tool box looks a lot like your list. Only extras I have are a utility knife, small level, and diagonal cutting pliers.

[@RemmorbLeime]

I have those too, I call them my "indoor tools".

[@thatilluminati_3421]

I'd definitely reccomend getting a water key to turn off your water at the street in case you have a leak. I've seen thousands of dollars in damage occur between the time someone realizes they have a leak and is able to/calls someone to turn off the water. Home depot sells good ones made of welded rebar with red handles. Get one and prop it up in the corner of a garage or closet.

[@HungryH1951]

Of all these tools you mentioned (I have them all) the ones that I find myself going to quite often are screw drivers and pliers.

[@pennyroyal3813]

Should we also buy a metric adjustable?

[@harrydoherty8299]

6 point box wrenches and sockets are great for not slipping .

[@eswift8318]

My favorite tool to have handy is my 5 in 1 painters tool (They make better ones with more features. I think I saw an 11 in 1). So many uses. You might be able to make a short out of those items that you don't know you need until you need them, like a basin wrench. I didn't know what one was and spent hours cramped under a bathroom sink loosening and destroying two plastic nuts.

[@LiaTanith]

These tools should probably be added as essential and necessary for anyone moving into their first home.

[@hydrochloridrix]

Very solid list! Oh, and my journey as a hobby woodworker started as a homeowner 😃

[@MurcuryEntertainment]

In my household, the needle nose pliers are mostly used for hair removal from drains. Not the intended use case, but an important one.

[@tesuji2000]

I have all of these ( way too many of duplicates ) but, this is a great video for those who are just starting out. If you are just moving out of an apartment to a home you really need to consider this advice ---- it will save you A LOT of " bad language ". Good job Steve.

[@Jehty_]

One more thing to add for everyone living in a stone/concrete home: Hammer drill

[@kkalafus]

For that Ikea furniture assembly it's nice to make sure your drill/driver set has Allen bits

[@alexplorer]

Not mentioned: Get a parts organizer and start saving things. The random Allen wrenches you get with projects (as mentioned), leftover screws, etc. Over time you can sub-divide those into more and more refined categories. When I first started out, I put screws and bolts into a cat litter bottle. Then it got to be enough that I went through and sorted it into machine screws vs. wood screws vs. several other categories. Now I have a shelf full of different parts containers, which has saved me lots of times where I need, say, a specific screw and can't size it or run to the hardware store. It's nice when you already have it at home... provided you can find it. Start saving things in a specific location. Also: Skip the regular pliers and go straight to the channel pliers. Needle nose cover all the small stuff, and if channel pliers can't grip it, you probably need a pipe wrench. I have a whole drawer of regular pliers that I never use. Shown but not mentioned: Vice grips. Just like pliers, except that do what they're told when you say, "Here, hold this." They're more reliable than your son. Finally: Multiples of the same tool isn't a bad thing. You almost certainly need two drills (one for pilot holes; one for driving screws) unless you want to spend all day changing between bits. (Same goes for the Dremel, routers, etc. where you might alternate between two different bits repeatedly through the same project.) It also comes in handy if you are working in more than one place at once (e.g., a project on the workbench but need to grab tools for a repair) so that you aren't limited to one thing at a time.

[@JonnyDIY]

I wish I could still count how many tools I have 🤣💕👍

[@danielbender4327]

Don’t forget that a great many of these can be bought as a set - it’s very easy to find a small toolbox that comes with hammer, both pliers, two screwdrivers, and a small adjustable wrench, plus other tools (from there on, it varies which you get). Are they great quality? No. But realistically, the difference between cheap tools in those categories is not very important to a beginning DIYer/homeowner, and it gives you something to start with at low cost while you learn about what qualities or features are important to you.

[@horatioswrld]

If you have kids I recommend a precision screwdriver set. They are very common and affordable nowadays and make toy maintenance a breeze

[@Catechuman23]

For the drills, just go for a DeWalt or Milwaukee 12v. Lightweight, fair price, great quality and power. I personally have both and use the DeWalt daily on site (kitchens, even building decks.)

[@Gregn604]

Basin Wrench has got to be something that anyone into DIY is gong to need sooner or later!

[@CG_Hali]

Yep, totally agree. I'd however upgrade those picks to make them accessible to women by upgrading to wrenches with integrated ratchets, Irwin vice grip (channel locks), roll a gear screwdriver (multi head with integrated ratchet that really lowers the muscles needed to do anything). They will also be tools you keep for a long time and are still good when you get older and don't have the same strength you used to have. Or be friendly for starting your kids into learning these important skills. Don't buy the cheapest, you'll end up needing the upgrade soon enough :)

[@qumermumtaz816]

My tools also have similar tendency as mentioned. Even though they have a home but sometimes not guided well to home

[@bsjm1958]

Thank you Mr. Steve, you always have a great tips on tools, lots to learn from your video, please stay safe during this crazy COVID19

[@TheNewGreenIsBlue]

And if you're in Canada, make sure that your bits include Robertson (square-drive). They're ubiquitous here. Phillips are garbage, but still found, so you'll need those as well. Star bits aren't that common ( because of Robertson bits )

[@ViktorNamuh]

Thanks Steve!

[@ManuelKorrigan]

Very enlightening once again!!! Thanks for every info u give us!! Take care...

[@alank2007]

Spirit level for putting shelves up level

[@tylerquarterman8571]

Crowbar. For home defense, if nothing else. Others on here have some good ones. Safety glasses, gloves & ladder are some great ideas.

[@jerryedmonds79]

For wrenches I'd suggest Metrinch. A little pricey until you realize they are SAE/Metric, so you only need one set, and they grip on the flats, so they do very well with rounded bolt heads & nuts. Also available in sockets, including impact.

[@ronswoodshack3855]

Awesome list!!

[@fnscooter]

I prefer a set of hex bits for my multi-bit screwdriver over Allen wrenches. I find a screwdriver handle is much more comfortable for extended IKEA assembly sessions.

[@babounous]

I'd add a basin wrench. Plumbing repairs can be very expensive, and for good reason.....it's labor-intensive when crawling into a cabinet under a sink. If you can do it on your own, an inexpensive $15-20 dollar basin wrench that can reach into the faucet area between the sink and the cabinet (because my big fat hands can't fit in there) can make your DIY plumbing repairs/renovations go much faster, and without resorting to screaming curse words that your kids will eventually repeat at school. Also, a small LED clip-light that can attach to your ballcap, or on a head-strap.....they always point in the direction of your head, so they are indispensable when working in dark spaces, like sink cabinets, attics, unlit/unfinished basements.

[@TimN-5]

First-time homeowner 5 months ago with no prior DIY experience. I agree with this list and my advice is just go out and buy these things before you actually need them. Things seem to break when it's not convenient to just run to the hardware store!

[@harrydoherty8299]

i have a drill, hammer drill and driver combo tool with 2 batteries. works great . made by milwaukee.

[@robbiemer8178]

Great list! You briefly mentioned a tool box towards the end, I would definitely recommend that a tool box be higher priority than that. :) To your 7 essentials I would add: a small carpenters type level, a decent utility knife, and a couple of pencils. If a person is able and interested in dealing with minor electrical repairs, a non-contact tester will be very useful to be certain whether or not the electricity is on or off for what they may be working on. As you say, other tools can be bought as needed. Separate your household diy tools from any other hobby specific tools you may have or get. For these 7+ essential tools I think buying decent, basic quality tools is much better than buying super cheap tools with the expectation that you'll replace them anyway. Super cheap tool are, at best, annoying to use. No reason to put yourself through that. Lastly, I will suggest being quite rigorous about putting all the tools back into the tool box EVERY TIME and find a permanent location for that tool box somewhere inside the house. That way your tools will wander a bit less.

[@nicolasmahdavian1793]

A video for mere mortals, done the Steve Ramsey way. Awesome.

[@Cancun771]

The best pair of sliding channel-lock pliers on the market is the *Knipex Cobra,* even if other makers have started to imitate their press-button style of lock over the past few years. There is no reason to inflict an inferior product on yourselves when these exist. Re: hammer, there is actually a specific type of hammer for joiners and woodworkers, in French and English flavors. I like the French one a lot and if you're just getting one hammer, I'd recommend getting that type. It has no claw at the front but for pulling nails and such, you should get a *12 inch Dogyu style nail puller* anyway because those are just super useful for general leverage and as a pry bar.

[@dalebettcher9186]

great to see someone use waterpumps correctly

[@rickc2078]

Yep, got all of them.

[@ifscottcanyoucan]

Great beginner list. If I may add my "don't forget to add" additional add.....a first aid kit!!

[@dtemp132]

Steve I love ya but I would consider an impact driver optional. I've been doing random projects for 25 years and the only time I needed an impact driver was when putting 6-inch GRK screws into four layers of 2-by lumber. Drills have served me well for installing fasteners otherwise!

[@danimal4015]

You always have great videos Steve... I think you've covered everything

[@terryt2910]

A well done list, Steve, although you passed 7 before you got half way. Yes, I know some comes as paranoia set, but you could get the whole kit and kaboodle as a set and call it one. But enough nitpicking. I can think of a couple tools to consider for this list; Japanese saw, snap blade knife, and awl, for example, but the list can get too long too fast. In my kitchen drawer I keep the tools I find get the most done without running to the basement. They are a mult-bit screw driver, a pair of slip pliers, a small snap blade knife, a tape measure, and an emery board. Thanks! Stay safe and have fun.

[@susankay497]

I frequently use my vise-grips 😊

[@jessmangilliland9631]

Great list

[@jrmyg1621]

0:28 Cool design on a faucet I've never seen before

[@yangthao1795]

love these videos!

[@robertelzer78]

Off topic but I am shopping CL for a used table saw do you have any recommendations on what I should be looking for? Contractors saw preferred, something that takes dado blades and maybe is easy to upgrade fence or has good fence already. Thanks for input, Robert.

[@massiminitrains]

When did you get a new miter saw? Looks nice and shiny

[@baron24601]

Level and vice grip pliers. And whatever tools you may need to turn off gas or water to the house.

[@ngarber]

I have at least 10 different types of pliers in multiple sizes. I NEED them all. :)

[@j.davidslaugh5761]

Well Done

[@infernalpaint1132]

That thumbnail has quite the nostalgic feel to it for some unknown reason ;p

[@vincemoser4636]

Steve I think you know this but "Channellock" plyers are a brand of plyers, the correct name for these plyers are Groove Joint Plyers , not all mortals know the difference in names. Lol

[@dasschaf2476]

Here in the UK I have always seen this style of pliers called "Water pump pliers" in most tool catalogues, online or otherwise. Never heard of "groove joint pliers". Maybe its an Americanism?

[@cathieslabaugh7841]

After woodworking for decades, I recently realized I don’t need a tape measure longer than 12 feet in my workshop. Of course I’ve done things around my property where a 25ft came in handy, but those were few. Downsizing thought.

[@morganerickson439]

Why did you paint your drill and impact driver?

[@TheNormalUniverse]

Fun videos!

[@wlms04]

More tips: get two of lots of these items, you’re bound to loose one. I would add a utility knife and a 12” level, and get a soft bag rather than a hard case so it has more organizational pockets.

[@36736fps]

I have tools in 3 places; garage, basement, and main floor. Somehow they seem to flock together in one place and it is always not where I need them.

[@LuLeBe]

I find it really interesting that impact drivers are so common in the US. Here in Germany we would never see them recommended in this kind of list. Honestly, better go get some nice dinner instead of buying one, you'll maybe need a few extra seconds to get that screw in but have a nice experience in the restaurant. Seriously, why am impact driver?

[@tima9790]

2:41 Adam Savage will be in touch!

[@thesweetone]

I'd add a standard multi-tool, the players and assorted bits in the handles. They are great for every day items and have saved me numerous times. Great list

[@therelaxingwoodshop]

It is getting harder and more expensive than ever to get a builder or plumber. So if you can even do some basic stuff round the house it will save you a fortune and make you feel awesome

[@gwbell5867]

My PawPaw always said, "Buy a toilet plunger BEFORE you need it." ;-)

Question, I get that the Impact Driver is better... but why is it better at driving screws?

[@terryt2910]

It applies a rapid, downward tap as it turns which helps to turn the screw.

[@christophercarr6609]

Steve, just an FYI - it’s illegal in Australia to do any electrical or plumbing work yourself.

[@fredjones6239]

All this from a man who could not (or would not) change out the dead battery in his wife's car. Who knows maybe it only needed a jump. Which is why I am adding quality booster cables to your list. Make sure that the set you buy is long, made of welding cable and expensive (if you pay less than $100, just throw the money in the street). You will only need a couple jumps instead of a service call for them to pay for themselves.

[@sebastianibanez2808]

Curious about that mystery spot behind you

[@dhm7815]

I wish the open end wrenches still existed. It was handy with my father's tools that when I had to get off a tight nut & bolt on one accessible side and one not-so-accessible side that I had 2 wrenches of the same span (which is why the British call them spanners). There were half as many wrenches in an open end set because each had 2 spans. But I could get the open end wrench to hold the hidden head while using the combo wrench to work on the head (nut or bolt) of the accessible fastener, So for the 21st century you need 2 combination wrenches of every size. I've never gotten an adjustable wrench to hold anything well enough to be of any use. When I can't find 2 wrenches of the same size I use a locking pliers (such as vise-grips) and wince at the unaesthetic but practical results.

[@Jehty_]

What? Why do you say that open end wrenches don't exist anymore?

[@anonuser12345]

@@Jehty_ Also curious about that. You can head down to Canadian Tire, Home Depot, or whatever your local shop is and buy an open ended wrench set today.

[@robin888official]

Tool kits are great, but don't get yourself too cheap tools. Even if you use your screwdriver only once a year it makes a difference if you're using a quality tool or a budget toy. (Same for bits, pliers, etc.) And make sure you use the right size screwdriver/bits for your screw! There is a difference between Philips and Pozidriv heads and even if you can drive a PH2 screw with a PH1 driver you end up damaging your screw, your tool and your patience.

[@KcBeardMan]

What kind of birds do you have? Thoes tree branches/shelves looked super aviary like 🤣

[@luctoulouse]

Any reason why you painted your tools?

[@dwightl5863]

It's Steve!

[@MichaelDawson03]

I am assuming it is to label them as his. If he does work offsite, he can quickly identify them as his. Also, if they are stolen, again, he can identify his color/markings. This is an assumption, but a common practice for people who do work with others and they provide their own tools.

[@Gregn604]

A simple wood file. Replacing a door lock and the new one is slightly larger? Tackle it with a file, no small rotary tool needed.

[@egonmilanowski]

Plunger. Buy a plunger right after you sign the mortgage or lease.

[@SteveRamsey]

Definitely. Buying a plunger is the first serious sign of adulthood. 😄

[@stephenhutton1805]

"Tools tend to wonder off if they don't have a home" ha ha ha I'm a Virgo a place for every thing and every thing in its place. I'm also a family man with a wife who's not afraid to use tools and two grown children who still live at home none of whom are Virgo's. So much for tools not wandering off and when I can't find them it's always me thats misplaced them. Funny that.

[@johnvernon27]

You going to revive the home and garden for mere mortals channel?

[@dorothyhentschel4278]

Can you pls do a picture frame for idiots. Here is why my mom caused.a leak which ruined the drywall uostairs and downstair. So contractor came in wanted five grand to fix both rooms. So i told them forget it so i watched youtube . Managed to cut the dry wall without cutting electricity and took down a ceiling without cutting the pipes . I replaced the insulation with spray foam put up drywall , bottom i put a wooden accent wall. Mold treated beams removed and replaced the plywood under the sink and back of cabinet. So all i had to do is replace the molding around windows . I looked at the moulding in stores it doesnt match the kitchen. So i learned how to route baseboard. Im actually very good with router. I just made a router table which i just need to pay attention which end to route. In fact i created moldings for a old neighbor and friend because before covid a molding board 15 bucks for a board now they are about 40 bucks. So i cut their moldings and they bought the router bits and wood . I can create nice molding out of furring wood. Which comes in various widths not one board more than five bucks no matter what the width . The only problem they live over an hour a way and their handyman doesn't work this area. So its either too wide , too long i measured the the inside of wood and used an angle gauge forget about it still screwed up. So i ran the wood accent wall all way to bottom and on ceiling on one room. But the kitchen window i created the molding which matches exactly but i cant for the life of me get the friggen window right. So i took a break from it for 6 mos. I figured if i can make a picture frame i should be able to do the molding around the window. Well eight 1x2 i still can't get the frame right they are too big for the glass , then when i cut the frames inching to get right fit it either too short in width but fits length wise or too long but fits length wise. So i watched different youtube and your videos. But still screwing up. Measure the glass with inside corner then double the width of the board or another stated double the depth of the wood , another stated double width of the of board but dont include t he rabbitted section. Another stated make it fit then put rabbit in . Totally frustrated . The frames i made were suppose to be 11x14 , so i shipped them to my friend she has a neighbor who cuts. Glass. If you recommendations i would appreciate it. Thanks

[@TrevHolland]

A ladder. One tall enough to safely get you to your roof.