The following are recommendations for essential home improvement and repair supplies.

• Bucket
• Caulking
• Clean Rugs
• Drop Cloths
  • Plastic
  • Canvas
• Drywall Patching Compound (mud)
• Drywall Mesh Tape
• Dust Mask
• Fastener organizer
• First Aid and Eye Wash Kits
• Gloves
  • Latex
  • Leather
• Glues and Adhesives
  • Carpenter’s Wood glue
  • Contact cement
  • Epoxy
  • White glue
  • Glue Gun
  • A favorite of mine: Gorilla Glue
• Plastic Ties
• Plunger
• Safety Goggles
• Sandpaper
  • Surface removal sandpaper (to remove paint)
  • Sanding block
  • A variety of sandpaper grits
• Tapes:
  • Masking tape
  • Electrical Tape (for enclosing exposed wires)
  • Teflon Tape (for plumbing repairs)
• WD-40 or other fine oil (acts as lubricant for squeaky hinges or loosen hardware)
• Assortment of washers, screws, nails, anchors, nuts and bolts
• Assortment of cleaning/cleansers
  • Paint
  • Wall
  • Goo Gone
  • Mineral Spirits
• Wood Filler