For Electrical DIY:
1. Wiring instruction book or guide 2. Wire Cutters/Strippers 3. Electrical Current tester *You only need the simple tester with two probes and an indicator light to test if the power is on.
I am a licensed general Contractor, I flip and renovate houses. I specialise in home improvement, repairs and Decor.
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Bringing back the good state of a building by repairing it, improving it and even renovate old buildings to take up appealing modern designs.
Our all-inclusive renovation model is designed to be efficient while providing more than the standard contractor experience. This leads to a high-quality, consistent result.
I am a licensed general contractor, artist, graphic designer, web designer, photographer and lover of doing everything myself. I’m also a night owl who likes to sleep in on the weekends.
I despise stereotypes and am working hard to break down the stereotype that women aren’t handy. This site is for anyone who wishes they were handy and could make their own repairs, upgrades or become a true do-it-yourselfer.
1. Hammer 2. Screwdrivers – Phillips head and a flat (straight or slotted) head. Try to buy a small and medium size of each. 3. Allen (Hex) Wrenches in several sizes 4. Adjustable Crescent Wrenches – I suggest buying at least two. One 6″ and one 10″ 5. Slip Joint Pliers (handy for overall gripping) 6. Needle-nosed pliers 7. Vice grips (Locking pliers) 8. Tape Measure 9. Level – 24″ is preferrable 10. Utility knife (mat knife) 11. Safety glasses 12. 12″ Handsaw 13. Stud Finder 14. Cordless DrillMy Toolbox 15. Flashlight 16. Pry bar (must have a flat sharp side and the other side a notch for pulling nails.) 17. Tool box or case to keep all of the above in
1. Wiring instruction book or guide 2. Wire Cutters/Strippers 3. Electrical Current tester *You only need the simple tester with two probes and an indicator light to test if the power is on.
1. Palm sander 2. Carpenter’s square 3. Staple gun 4. Power Circular Saw *Be sure to hold one in the store and feel how the grip feels in your hand. This is especially important as a woman with a smaller hand size. (more on power tool shopping in another blog post – coming soon!) 5. Jig Saw 6. Saw Horses or Folding Work Bench 7. Clamps – A Variety of Adjustable Clamps and Clips 8. Miter Saw
I grew up in Northern Virginia, the oldest of three daughters. My parents added onto our home three times during my childhood. During renovations, my mom and dad let me swing hammers and “help” them build. They instilled in me a belief that I could do anything a boy could do — if not better.
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