It isn’t always easy keeping the exterior of your home looking good. Sometimes, it requires a lot of time and effort. It also requires that the homeowner have the right tools available to them to get the job done correctly. To help our readers understand what tools they might need to keep their home in the best condition possible, we’ve put together this little guide; A guide that we hope will remind homeowners of the importance of exterior home maintenance and the tools they need to do it.
Landscaping Jobs
We thought that we’d start with the most obvious thing that needs to be properly maintained in order for a home to look good and that something is landscaping. After all, if the grass isn’t cut or the shrubbery is growing out of control, then your neighbors are going to notice pretty quickly. Below are some of the tools that are needed to keep the landscaping looking as good as it can look.
Lawnmower
This is one of the most important tools for the homeowner to use. It doesn’t matter if it’s an electric mower, a gas-powered mower, a zero-turn mower motor, or a manual reel mower, all that matters is that it’s used regularly during the grass growing season to keep everything in check.
Weed Trimmer
A weed trimmer is also a helpful tool for maintaining control of your lawn. There are parts of a lawn that can’t be reached with just a lawnmower—like alongside the sidewalk or a fence, so it’s important to keep a weed trimmer on hand to deal with it. For some people, a weed trimmer alone isn’t going to cut it. In those instances, it’s best if the person has the best brush cutter available to them to do the job.
Chainsaw
Even though not all homeowners want to handle a chainsaw themselves, it doesn’t mean that they’re not going to require one at some point in time. The homeowner needs to have a way to take out branches and small trees, and a chainsaw does that job perfectly. If the consumer doesn’t buy a chainsaw for home maintenance, then they may end up having to pay for the services of a landscaping or tree removal service. If the consumer doesn’t want to use a chainsaw, then they might want to opt for a pole saw instead.
A Wheelbarrow
A wheelbarrow is another helpful tool that can help people keep their property in good condition. After branches or brush is cut down, the consumer is going to want some way to haul everything away, and a wheelbarrow is a good option for that purpose.
Leaf Blowers
Leaf blowers are extremely handy tools for keeping sidewalks, paths, and driveways clear of debris. They can be used to blow away grass clippings during the mowing season or leaves during the fall. That’s why everyone should keep one of these tools on hand at all times.
Other Helpful Tools:
Other tools in this category include the following:
- Snow Shovel
- Garden Hose
- Snow Blower
The Home’s Exterior
The next set of tools are designed to help consumers deal with the maintenance demands of the outside of their home. The following are tools that are used for cleaning, painting, caulking, or for other purposes that may be needed to keep the outside of the home in good condition.
Power Washers
The first tool in this category is the humble power washer. A power washer is a handy tool for cleaning all parts of a home’s exterior. This includes not only the home’s deck or patio, but also its driveway, and its siding as well.
Caulk & Caulk Gun
Having a caulking gun and some good exterior caulk can be helpful in dealing with a myriad of exterior problems. It can be used to seal small holes and cracks that can allow insects into the home, or let the elements in the home. A caulk gun is also a useful tool for handling a variety inside of the home as well.
Tools For Painting
Painting tools are also helpful to have around for painting the outside of the home. This includes paint pans, rollers, paintbrushes, paint thinner, and of course, the best exterior paint available. Keeping this on hand will help the homeowner deal with any touching up of the exterior paint that they may need to do.
Mildew Removers
Mildew can be a big problem, both for the outside of the home as well as the inside of the home. And unchecked mildew can not only be unsightly but can also be toxic. Therefore, it’s best if the homeowner keeps some mildew remover on hand to deal with these problems.
Mousetraps
It’s also a good idea for the homeowner to have some mouse traps on hand to deal with pests such as mice and rats. Ordinary mousetraps can be used for the interior of the home—provided that they’re safely deployed around the home—but catching outside vermin requires traps that are made for outdoor use. Consumers have a wide variety of different choices to choose from and can choose catch-and-release traps or traps that are lethal.
Safety Equipment
The homeowner should also make sure that they have the proper safety equipment in their toolbox. They should have gloves, eye protection, ear protection, and dust masks on hand at all times. After all, no one knows when a job is going to pop up and they need to protect themselves to do it.
To Sum It All Up…
It’s clear that owning your own home carries with it a bit of responsibility, so it’s important that you’re prepared for anything that might happen. By keeping the above tools on hand, the consumer can make sure that they’re ready for anything that might pop up. It doesn’t matter if the exterior paint needs to be retouched or a crack develops around the windowsill. If the homeowner has the right tools around, they’ll be able to handle anything that might arise. And that helps small problems from developing into larger problems.
