Starter kits

Short, opinionated lists of what to own first. Each kit links to full articles where we have them.

• New homeowner toolkitThe first tools to own after you buy a house: measure, fasten, grip, cut and level, with links to the full guides.
• First apartment toolkitA small, renter-friendly toolkit for your first apartment: assemble furniture, hang things without a mess, and handle small fixes.
• Weekend DIYer kitThe tools that move you from small fixes to real projects like shelves, framing and light carpentry.