Give the Gift of Tools! Your Local Seattle Hardware Store Has Just What You Need

Do you know someone with a birthday coming up or maybe you are trying to think about what the best gift would be for someone getting ready to graduate high school or college? Gifts are great when they are practical. You want the person receiving your gift to be able to use it. Putting together a toolbox full of useful tools that will make life easier for any first-time homeowner or someone getting their first apartment is a great idea. You will find tools for inside the home, outside in the yard and for the car at Greenwood Hardware.

The following list includes some of the tools that are the most helpful. You can use a little spray paint to mark the tools or make them a little more personable.

1. Hammer—this can be the average hammer for a homeowner. For a college kid moving into a dorm, a tack hammer is a great option.
2. Adjustable wrenches in a couple of different sizes will be useful. This style of wrench means a person won’t have to fool around trying to find the right wrench in a situation.
3. A set of Phillips screwdrivers in varying sizes.
4. A set of flathead screwdrivers. These are less common but can also be used for other tasks.
5. A sturdy utility knife with an extra pack of blades will be a welcome addition to a toolbox. They can be used to cut boxes, cut tile or vinyl or even sheetrock.
6. A putty knife may not seem like a necessary tool, but it can be used to remove gum from a sidewalk or scrape paint.
7. Vice grips are a multi-use tool that will get a LOT of use. Having a set is a must-have for any well-stocked toolbox.
8. A pack of small nails is always handy. They can be used to hang pictures or fix trim that has come loose. This is where that tack hammer will come in handy.
9. A drill may not technically fit in a toolbox, but it is a useful tool that can be used to assemble new furniture, take care of loose fence boards or anything else. Include an extra pack of drill bits as well.
10. A tape measure is going to be used more often than a person may think. It can be used to measure a room to make sure there is enough space for a couch, measuring a picture and so on.

Give a gift that will be used and appreciated. Make sure you put the tools in a toolbox. Have some fun and paint the person’s name on the toolbox to make it a little more special. Head into Greenwood Hardware to pick up all the tools you’ll want to add to your toolbox. Come on in, or contact us today.