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Being DIY-er's at heart, our gift guide for the home improvement set is inspired by the renovating we have done throughout the years.  We've tackled a wide range of projects throughout the years, and we've learned a lot in the process. It there is one lesson which we took away again and again from projects big and small, it's that the tools you pick and use make a huge difference in the outcome! We've always heard that little mixam: "The right tool for the right job", and we know the value of that well-worn phrase, but, for us, we tacked on "and don't be afraid to stop to find the perfect tool for the job!"




So, here's a round-up of some of the tools that we've found to be incredibly useful to us - some are used frequently, some not, but we're keeping all of them handy in our toolbox, 'cause we know they'll come in handy soon! 
For someone who's just starting out upgrading their home, to the well-seasoned, we think there's something here for everyone! Let's take a look!





Inspirational Home Decor + DIY Books

1. Living With Pattern: Color, Texture and Print at Home
by Rebecca Atwood

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2. Furniture Makes the Room: 15 Furniture Makeover Projects
by Barb Blair

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3. Styled: Secrets for Arranging Rooms, from Table Tops to Bookshelves
by Emily Henderson

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4. Home Sewn: Projects and Inspiration for Every Room
by Cassandra Ellis

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5. The New Bohemians: Cool and Collected Homes
by Justina Blakeney

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6. Lovable Livable Home: How to Add Beauty, Get Organized, and Make Your House Work for You
by Sherry and John Petersik

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7. The Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual
by The Editors of Family Handyman
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Basic Accessories


8.  Leather Trim Tool Tote
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9.  Suede Nail and Tool Belt
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10. Heavy-Duty Shop Apron
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11. Touch Headlamp
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12. Work Gloves
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Basic Tools

13. Leatherman All-In-One Tool
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14. Black and Decker Cordless Drill
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15. Dremel Rotary Tool Set
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16. Rotary Tool Accessories Kit
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17. Pocket Screw Driver
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18. Apollo Household Tool Kit
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or...

19.  Pink Household Tool Kit
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20. Glue Gun
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21.  ShortCut Saw
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22. Magnetic Stud Finder
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23. Palm Sander
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Basic Equipment

24. Shop Vac Wet Dry Vacuum
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25. Maglite Flashlight
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26.  Dewalt Tool Organizer
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27. Little Giant Multi-Use Ladder
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28.  Portable Work Bench
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Pet Care


29. Petcube Wifi Pet Camera
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30.  Petnet Smartfeeder
Automatic pet feeding with your iPhone
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Click HERE to see more gift ideas for the home improvers and HERE for other gift guides from Amazon.