For example, I think I’ll need a ladder. I’m looking for any suggestions from tools to security cameras, or whatever else you can think of. What should every new home owner consider getting?
Edit: in Canada btw, somewhere that gets a lot of snow in the winter
Buy good quality air filters (highest particle rating). Just the dust control alone will make a huge difference, especially in an older home.
One good power drill
One good set of driving bits
One good set of drill bits
Duct tape
Lubricating oil (wd40 or a 3in1 style oil)
Hammer
Drywall anchors for having heavier items
Kit of random screws and nails
Flashlight
Fire extinguisher
Old towels (for WHEN you spring a leak)
Measuring tape
Channel lock wrench (the kind that can be various sizes)
Wrench/socket set
This will cover a LOT of issues. Outside the drill/bits feel free to cheap out on tools. When they break, then replace with better quality
Small pet peeve of mine, wd40 is NOT a lubricating oil, it’s a penetrating oil, and a cheap one at that.
Penetrating oil is what you use when things are stuck. It will dissolve whatever old oil or grease was in a joint, and flush it away, and it can be useful for rust removal as well, but it is NOT protective. Get some kind of protective oil like silicone, lithium grease, or balistol for lubrication and protection.
Absolutely agree, 3in1 oil usually raises eyebrows which is why I mention wd40.
You’re doing the gods’ work
Know what needs filters or other consumables now - get and read the manuals. No one does all the ‘required’ maintenance but you should be making an informed choice to ignore them. Example, my water heater recommends a full flush every 6 months to prevent scale buildup - lol yeah right. Add up all these kinds of tasks and say goodbye to any free time you have. BUT now I know and if I am doing some other maintenance or have the water/power off for some other reason then maybe I’ll tack on a flush of my water heater while I’m at it.
Also check the anode rod (might have a different name) in the water heater from time to time. It will save your ass a huge failure down the line.