3 Essential Power Tools for Every Home

If you could just pick three power tools to have at home, you can’t go wrong with these three.

Every homeowner should have a basic tool kit, such as a  screwdriver set and a wrench set. These are great for the many small jobs you’ll have to do around the house. Some jobs are too tough to do by hand, though. For these tasks, you need a power tool. Because of the convenience they offer, battery-operated power tools are becoming more popular these days. They get the job done without the need for liquid fuel or long extension cords. If you want more time to do what you enjoy, get these three essential power tools.

1. Battery Drill Driver

The name of this essential power drill says exactly what it does. You use it to drill holes and drive screws. As a new homeowner, you’ll be doing this a lot. (Hint: your significant other has a “honey-do list.”) Why not have a power tool that makes those jobs easy? It only makes sense.

We recommend a battery-operated drill driver. Traditional electric tools require power outlets and long extension cords. Today’s battery-powered drill drivers get plenty of work done on a single charge. The  Milwaukee M18 1/2” drill driver kit is a great place to start. It can handle most around-the-house tasks. It also comes with two batteries, a charging device, and a plastic case.

2. Battery-Operated Impact Wrench

At some point, most homeowners end up doing some automotive repair work. And there’s always lawnmower maintenance that needs to get done. That’s why it’s good to have an impact wrench handy. These essential power tools tighten and loosen stubborn bolts and rusted fasteners. If you’ve ever had to do that by hand with a wrench, you’ll appreciate the torque power of this power tool.

You can’t go wrong with having an impact wrench around the house. We carry a wide variety of these power tools. For the new homeowner, we recommend a  DeWalt impact wrench. These come in 1/2”, 3/8”, and 1/4” drive sizes. You also have the option of buying the impact wrench itself or a tool kit that comes with batteries and a charger. Getting the tool kit offers you greater value because you’ll need that charger to keep those Lithium-Ion batteries powered up for every job.

3. Cordless Weed Trimmer

If you have a yard, you have weeds. They grew up around the edge of your house, around your air conditioning unit, and anywhere else you don’t want them. In most cases, you can’t reach these areas with a riding or even a push lawnmower. A cordless weed trimmer is the best way to address this problem because you don’t have to worry about long power cords. You also don’t have to bother with mixing fuel and oil for two-stroke engines.

Tackle your weed problem with this  Milwaukee cordless weed whipper. It runs off the manufacturer’s M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion battery. This power system is known for delivering hours of useful life before needing a recharge. As for the weed trimmer, it’s loaded with useful features to help you get the job done.

Bonus Essential Power Tool

It’s a  Milwaukee battery charging system or DeWalt battery charger. (The one you need depends upon which tool you get.) A fully-charged Lithium-Ion battery is the lifeblood of your power tools. This means you’ll have to keep them charged so they’re ready whenever you need to finish a job. Some of these charging systems come with one or more batteries, which makes them an even bigger value. This is convenient for those big, all-day jobs. Never be without power thanks to the Milwaukee M18 charger.

Homeowners Trust JB Tools for Their Power Tools

By now, you’ve probably noticed that we’ve been recommending Milwaukee power tools. It’s a great brand for professionals as well as do-it-yourselfers. These tools are also good for first-time homeowners who want performance and value. We also carry many other brands of  power tools. Search our online inventory to find the one you need around your house.

JB Tools offers the best prices on the best power tools. All orders usually ship within 24 hours. Free shipping for orders over $99, and all other orders ship for $7.99 or less within the continental U.S.