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    20 Tools From Amazon That Are Basically Just A Good Idea To Own

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    1. A gardening hand pruner if you need to wet trim your flowers, snip off some herbs, or trim off those tender stems or leaves.

    A gardening hand pruner

    2. A soil moisture reader, so you can stop blaming yourself for your succulents and cacti seemingly never growing.

    A soil moisture reader

    3. A pack of extra-large moving bags you can use for life, so moving from place to place is no longer a hassle.

    A pack of extra large moving bags

    4. An X-Acto knife, because let’s be honest: there’s really nothing this tool can’t do.

    An X-Acto knife

    5. A torque wrench, which makes a click sound to indicate when preset torque value is reached, so tightening spark plugs and changing tires is as easy as slicing bread.

    A torque wrench

    6. A cordless drill with a long-lasting lithium-ion battery (which lasts up to 18 months) to successfully install those plant shelves without worrying that your drill will suddenly die on you.

    A cordless drill with 30-piece accessories and a lithium iron battery

    7. An instant mold and mildew stain remover spray that works in minutes, so you’ll be left wondering what kind of sorcery was used to get the job done.

    
An instant mold and mildew stain remover spray

    8. A heavy-duty staple gun for putting up string lights, reupholstering old chairs, and putting the finishing touches on your outdoor holiday displays.

    A heavy-duty staple gun

    9. A portable air compressor if you're planning a cross-country RV trip this summer and don't want flat tires spoiling the fun.

    A portable air compressor

    10. A package of assorted grit sandpaper to easily restore car headlights, tackle rust on your metal lawn chairs, or refurbish old furniture.

    A package of assorted grit sandpaper

    11. A dual grit multipurpose sharpener — aside from giving axes and lawn mower blades a fresh sharpening, it will also keep those steak knives from becoming dull.

    A dual grit multipurpose sharpener

    12. A pack of rubber twist-ties that can be used in many ways — including saving space in your suitcase, baby-proofing your home, and more!

    A pack of reusable rubber twist ties

    13. A pack of car buffing polish pads to aid you in polishing or restoring paint, so your car looks like it did when you first bought it.

    A pack of car buffing polishing pads

    14. A pH-balancing kit that maximizes plant growth, so all your #plantmom Insta posts will make your fellow plant parents jealous.

    A pH-balancing kit

    15. A four-claw weeder for making weed removal in the garden a total breeze, so you won’t have to bribe the neighbor kid with cookies to get them to de-weed it for you.

    A four-claw weeder

    16. A magnetic wristband if you keep your tool kit in the garage and want to keep all your screws, nails, and bolts close by when working upstairs.

    A magnetic wristband

    17. A pack of quick-grip clamps so you can build benches, install cabinets, and glue and screw items together without straining your hard-working hands in the process.

    A pack of quick-grip clamps

    18. A six-piece metal and wood cutting set because you’ll want some heavy-duty tools to help cut those obstructive tree branches down after the next big storm that hits your town.

    A six-piece metal and wood cutting set

    19. A digital tire inflator with a pressure gauge, which fills tires with the exact pressure you want, so you won’t have to waste loose change refilling low tires again.

    A digital tire inflator with a pressure gauge

    20. A five-in-one scraper tool to open paint cans, strip off varnish and scrape up stuck on tiles, so you can finally achieve your bathroom (or kitchen!) renovation goal yourself this summer.

    A five-in-one scraper tool

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