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+ | This article is about the '''basic household toolset''', that is the set of [[tool]]s that most homes need often enough that it's worth keeping around. This will vary depending on the [[resident]]s, [[location]] and [[Activity|household]] in the household. The intent here is to list common basics. These also make good [[house warming]] gifts for people, especially when they don't have them from previous homes. In general the following lists go from the most critical to less critical tools. Most of the sections below also have related, more detailed articles that are not as "basic". Please feel free to suggest more or re-order based on your experience. |
==Repair and building tools== |
==Repair and building tools== |
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* [[wrench]] |
* [[wrench]] |
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* [[nail]]s |
* [[nail]]s |
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| + | * [[soap]], a general, multipurpose, liquid cleaner is a basic or you can have many specialized cleaners, if you prefer |
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| + | * [[sponge]]s and/or cleaning [[rag]]s |
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| + | * [[broom]] |
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| + | * [[vacuum cleaner]] |
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==Kitchen and cooking basics== |
==Kitchen and cooking basics== |
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+ | These will vary based on the available appliances and size of the more common meals (large family or single eater?). Also see [[utensil]]s. |
* [[flatware]] |
* [[flatware]] |
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* [[cutting board]] and sharp [[knife]] |
* [[cutting board]] and sharp [[knife]] |
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Latest revision as of 16:41, 15 December 2012
This article is about the basic household toolset, that is the set of tools that most homes need often enough that it's worth keeping around. This will vary depending on the residents, location and household in the household. The intent here is to list common basics. These also make good house warming gifts for people, especially when they don't have them from previous homes. In general the following lists go from the most critical to less critical tools. Most of the sections below also have related, more detailed articles that are not as "basic". Please feel free to suggest more or re-order based on your experience.
Repair and building tools
- hammer
- screwdrivers - at least one flat and one Phillips
- pliers
- wrench
- nails
Cleaning tools
- soap, a general, multipurpose, liquid cleaner is a basic or you can have many specialized cleaners, if you prefer
- sponges and/or cleaning rags
- broom
- vacuum cleaner
Kitchen and cooking basics
These will vary based on the available appliances and size of the more common meals (large family or single eater?). Also see utensils.
Office or paperwork
Even if you don't have a home office, almost all modern homes must deal with paperwork -- children's homework, bills, correspondence (paper or electronic).
- notepad
- pens and/or pencils
- envelopes
- stamps
If a personal computer is part of your key household tools, there will be other, related tools, such as a printer, ink, etc.
Hobby or specialized activities
These will vary too much from household to household. If someone in the home is enthusiastic about a hobby or makes a living from a home-based workshop, there will be other tools that are key or "basic" to those activities. (See hobbies.)
Other considerations
In addition to the tools, you need a place to store them, for instance a toolbox.