10 Home Improvement Tools That Will Last a Lifetime

Updated on Nov. 01, 2024

The cost of tools can quickly add up, so you might as well buy something that will last. These home improvement tools carry lifetime warranties.

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Five hammers with blue and black handles are arranged together, showcasing different types: a rubber mallet, ball peen, and two others, on a neutral background.

5-Piece Hammer Set

You don’t have to be a hardcore handyman to need a hammer around the house. This five-piece set has just the size you need for every job. Each of these hammers feature a comfortable grip to absorb shock and reduce strains.

Discover these 18 handy hammer hacks to make your work easier.

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Fiskars Sledge Hammer

A sledge hammer will come in handy for any number of reasons around the house, so finding one that comes with a lifetime warranty is even better. Fiskars has lifetime warranties on a number of its products, including this sledge hammer.

For more, read this Lowe’s vs. Home Depot breakdown and check out their exceptional variety of all things home improvement.

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Hitatchi Circular Saw

Hitatchi offers a lifetime warranty on its Lithium Ion tools and a circular saw is one of the first tools any aspiring DIYer picks up. It helps that this one is cordless too.

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Safety Knife

A self-retracting safety knife can help reduce cutting errors. This Milwaukee Tool knife comes with a lifetime warranty, two blade positions, and it can store up to five blades.

Everyone should know these eight utility knife hacks.

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Lufkin Tape Measure

Tape measures can sustain a lot of abuse through the course of projects around the house so picking one up with a lifetime warranty like the Lufkin tape measure isn’t such a bad idea.

Check out these brilliant measuring hacks you should learn.

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Soft Jaw Pliers

Husky’s soft jaw pliers are a great tool for homeowners because inevitably they’ll need a set of soft pliers for plumbing projects. Using a regular set of pliers on things like shower-heads can damage them, so soft pliers can be a valuable asset.

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Tekton Pliers

Pliers are a tool that you’ll find yourself using a lot more when you own a home. Vice grips, channel locks, and needle nose all have very specific uses, and the right tool can take an aggravating job and can make it child’s play.

Pick up a few cheap pliers to find out if you use these different variations, and if you use them often enough to wear them out, consider upgrading when you get replacements. (Higher-quality pliers come with a slightly higher price but their extended lifespan usually more than justifies the cost.)

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From hanging pictures to make sure your TV is sitting straight, you’ll want to have this Johnson level around since it includes a lifetime warranty.

By the way, if you’re trying to mount a TV, here’s how to do it the right way.

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Kobalt Socket Set

The 154-Piece Standard (SAE) Tool Set has everything you need to tackle the job and more. It’s designed to be stored and fit almost anywhere, whether it’s a job box, behind the seat of your truck, in a boat, or a trailer.

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Hex Set

There is a certain level of frustration that comes when you set out to complete a project and find out you need a hex set. Well, nip the potential problem in the bud by picking up this hex set that comes with a lifetime warranty.