Things to buy for our first home

mrcheez

the_syco wrote: »

In regards to the power tools; get the mains plug version, as the battery one can be annoying when the battery goes midway during the day, and you have to stop for a few hours whilst it charges.

I purchased both types, I find the wired ones can sometimes be too much for the task (or tricky to use in cramped situations where the wire gets in the way):

- Bosch wired hammer power drill (tough jobs): ideal for drilling holes in walls etc

- Rok 9.6V cordless drill (light jobs): ideal for building furniture or unscrewing hinges, etc.

The Bosch is pricey, and the Rok was something like €12 in WoodiesDIY, but I use both interchangeably as the Bosch can sometimes be too powerful for light jobs.

The_Morrigan

Oh on the power drill theme - get one of them there electrical wire finder thingies....like this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJGqh-XJVpk

Also a lot of the new builds don't have the traditional measurements in use anymore as apts and houses are at odd angles to fit into the complex. I remember in Adamstown a lot of the owners had issues hanging curtains because there was a piece of metal slap bang in the middle of each window frame instead of a joist - in my own apartment the wooden joists are on either side of the centre, meaning my curtains aren't even. :rolleyes: This is something to look out for when hanging curtains or shelves or art.

meeeeh

I won't pretend I know anything about power tools. They just magically appear in our house, loads of them. And they are also magically left on the kitchen counter.... Anyway I know you can get stuff with exchangeable batteries. So you can charge one while use the other.