For hanging every shelf and curtain rod
Drill and impact driver combo kit
CRAFTSMAN V20
A drill and an impact driver with two batteries and a charger. The one tool kit every new place needs.
See it on AmazonFor the first toolbox
Everything breaks in the first year. These make the fixes easy.
For the breaker panel nobody labeled
Circuit breaker finder kit
Klein Tools
Plug the transmitter into an outlet and the receiver finds the matching breaker. No more flipping them one by one.
See it on AmazonFor the deck, the fence and the furniture
Brushless 1/4-inch impact driver kit
DEWALT 20V MAX
A compact driver that sinks long screws easily, with a battery and charger.
See it on AmazonFor the dark crawl space
EDC flashlight with green laser
Klein Tools
A bright rechargeable pocket light with a magnetic base that sticks to the water heater.
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For peace of mind
Simple security that installs in minutes, no electrician needed.
For seeing who's at the door
Outdoor Cam 2K, battery
Ring
Wireless 2K video with zoom. Mount it anywhere and check it from the phone.
See it on AmazonFor the dark driveway
Spotlight battery motion light
Ring
A wireless motion light that goes up with two screws.
See it on AmazonFor checking on the dog
Mini Pan-Tilt indoor camera
Blink
Pans and tilts from the app to see a whole room, with two-way audio.
See it on AmazonFor the deed, passports and spare cash
Digital home safe, 0.6 cu ft
Locksworth
A keypad lock box that fits in a closet. Every new home needs one place for important papers.
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For keeping it clean
New floors stay new longer with the right gear.
For the one who hates vacuuming
Navigator robot vacuum
Shark
Maps the house and cleans row by row while they unpack.
See it on AmazonFor the carpet the last owners left behind
CarpetXpert StainStriker carpet cleaner
Shark
An upright carpet cleaner with a pull-out spot cleaner for stairs and upholstery.
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