What to put in your tool kit.

Marshy are you trying to find your feminine side? - well you just ruined it with pipe wrench, must learn the subtleties of thingummies. BTW what did you have to buy for yourself? I''m thinking tweezers, collection of sewing thread - there must be lots that I take for granted and men find a minefield too.

Thanks HKHD, who''d have thought that woman on the floor with grief would in a few short years pick herself up and sling a mean drill. The sweet man in the DIY shop was so patient and mine has wire and a plug as they are lighter, although perhaps not as convenient. Cheaper too, especially as mine isn''t a well known brand, but it still works as good as new and I forgot to mention it''s done coat hooks, curtain rails and poles too. Whoops super smug!

Anyone reading this for a little light relief from the misery of the early days, please see that as long as you keep plodding on, one day life becomes really good fun, and you get to tease Marshy too. xx

Going to nip out to the garage and make up a tool kit, he has 100`s of everything but will undoubtedly take it all when he goes. Has already said he wants all HIS power tools.Thanks for the head start.

Oh sorry to pipe up again, but I had to buy an orbital sander and a small sander - really useful for giving your hair body, although the dust does rather kill the shine.

Check the heads on the screwdrivers before you bag them, they are no good if worn down.

Pliers, something that looks like a pair of pliers but cuts too, have that. Too long to explain but I kept a lever thing to lift heavy weights, it has been really useful. Clamps, I wish I had some. Screws more useful than nails. Decorating stuff - forget paint cans but brushes, trays, rollers, bits of dowel for pain mixing.

I would love a planer, no use for one whatsoever - YET.

Glues are useful as long as they''ve got some life in them.

Have fun xx

Oh brilliant, and in fact can you come round with it now? I''ve just lost my temporary crown! xx

To all those girlies out there doing it for themself....

Poundland are selling products endorsed by Tommy Walsh(Groundforce)..
I have bought quite a few now,and yes the quality is fine for what I need,but still looking for a blingy tool box:dry:


Another must have!!!!
A chilled bottle of Pinot,for when you sit back to admire your work:)

Well done all
Afon Xxx

I stashed all the tools, filled a tin with all sizes of screws, nails and raw plugs.
I would say a saw also comes in handy especially a small hack saw. I did also hide the jigsaw which has come in handy.
Going to treat myself to a heat gun to strip the stairs

I now get how he felt when he used to stand and stare lovingly at his tools but I think I get more satisfaction in using them.

Afon I am sure if you look long enough you will find a bling tool box.

Forester, I am impressed. Putting up a bathroom cabinet...wow. The best job I have done is unblocked the loo using various tips from Google. The floors really need sanding in this house....I have the equipment but not the courage. I''m very gender trapped...this post has got me to reconsider sanding the floors. I know I would feel proud. Thanks for the heads up on toolsB)