Recommended Gear
Tools & Materials We Trust
Every project needs the right tools. We've curated the best-rated options for each job category — click any card to buy on Amazon or Home Depot.
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Painting
4 productsPurdy XL Glide Brush 2.5"
Professional-grade angled sash brush. Holds more paint, leaves a smoother finish on trim and walls.
Wooster Brush 9" Roller Kit
3/8" nap roller with frame and tray. Ideal for smooth and semi-smooth walls.
3M ScotchBlue Painter's Tape
14-day clean removal. Works on walls, trim, glass, and wood without leaving residue.
Wagner Spraytech Control Spray
HVLP sprayer for doors, cabinets, and furniture. Adjustable flow and pattern.
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Flooring
4 productsRoberts 10-282 Flooring Nailer
Manual cleat nailer for hardwood flooring. Works with 1.5" and 2" cleats.
DEWALT 7-1/4" Circular Saw
15-amp motor, 57° bevel capacity. Essential for cutting flooring planks cleanly.
QEP 10630Q Tapping Block Kit
Laminate and LVP installation kit with tapping block, pull bar, and spacers.
FloorLiner Underlayment 200 sqft
3-in-1 foam underlayment with vapor barrier. Compatible with LVP and laminate.
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Drywall
4 productsDEWALT Drywall Screw Gun
Adjustable depth stop, 4,000 RPM. Drives screws consistently without breaking paper.
USG Sheetrock 45 Setting Compound
Fast-setting powder compound. Ideal for first coats and filling large gaps.
Hyde Tools 6" Taping Knife
Flexible blue steel blade. Perfect for embedding tape and applying first coat.
Goldblatt 10" Finishing Knife
Stainless steel wide knife for smooth final coats. Reduces sanding time significantly.
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Deck Building
4 productsDEWALT 20V Cordless Drill Combo
Drill/driver + impact driver combo. The two tools you'll use most on any deck build.
Kreg Jig Pocket Hole System
Create strong pocket-hole joints for railings and framing. Includes drill bit and screws.
Simpson Strong-Tie Post Base Kit
Galvanized post bases for 4×4 posts. Keeps posts off concrete to prevent rot.
Camo Marksman Deck Fastener Tool
Hidden fastener tool for composite and hardwood decking. No visible screws on deck surface.
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Roofing
4 productsBostitch Coil Roofing Nailer
Drives 1-3/4" to 1-3/4" coil nails. Adjustable depth, works with all shingle types.
Werner 24 ft Extension Ladder
300 lb capacity, slip-resistant feet. Essential for safe roof access.
Qualcraft Roof Bracket Set
Adjustable roof jacks for working on steep pitches. Holds up to 1,000 lbs.
Leatherman Roofing Hatchet
Combination hatchet and hammer with gauge for spacing shingles. Old-school but reliable.
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Concrete & Masonry
4 productsKushlan Electric Cement Mixer 3.5 cu ft
Electric drum mixer for small slabs and footings. Saves hours of hand mixing.
Marshalltown 48" Magnesium Bull Float
Lightweight mag float for smoothing fresh concrete slabs. Includes threaded handle.
Bon Tool Concrete Edger
Radius edger for clean slab edges. Stainless steel, 6" x 3" with comfort grip.
DEWALT Angle Grinder 4.5"
11-amp grinder for cutting rebar, grinding concrete, and removing old mortar.
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