Do It Yourself

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Sunday, March 2, 2008

Do It Yourself

Homeownership means home repairs, and Americans tackle many of those small projects themselves. Here are the top 10 hand and power tools, ranked by the percentage of homeowners who reported purchasing them in 2005, along with the average price they reported paying for the item.

Work gloves $10

Flashlight $16

Cordless drill $79

Measuring tape $16

Utility knife $9

Screwdriver $13

Toolbox $95

Level $20

Power screwdriver $42

Hammer $18

SOURCE: Home Improvement Research Institute



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