Don’t buy them another candle. Buy them the kit to put the shelf up properly.
The Handyy DIY Tool Kit Builder helps you choose a sensible starter kit based on who it is for, what they need to do, and how much you want to spend.
Answer a few quick questions and get a suggested toolkit list. The idea is simple: buy tools that solve real home jobs, not a giant box of filler items that never leave the cupboard.
A sensible starter kit for someone moving into their first home or flat. It covers everyday jobs without going overboard.
Avoid buying too many specialist tools at the start. A good drill/driver, bits, fixings and basic hand tools will cover most first-home jobs.
This is for the person who has just moved in, keeps borrowing tools, or says “I’ll sort that shelf at the weekend” but owns one bent screwdriver and a butter knife.
Use Gift ModeThe right kit depends on whether this is a small useful gift, a first-home setup, a proper DIY upgrade or a premium tool-lover present.
For light DIY, renters, small gifts and someone who needs the basics without pretending they are building an extension.
View optionsThe main Handyy recommendation for new homeowners, flat buyers and housewarming gifts.
View optionsFor people who want to buy once, buy properly and avoid replacing cheap tools every time they do a job.
View optionsPremium branded tools for people who want the best kit, not the cheapest kit.
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The tool that turns “I’ll do it later” into “done before lunch”. Essential for shelves, curtain poles, brackets, blinds and furniture.
View drillsA drill is only useful with the right bits. Wood, masonry, metal and screwdriver bits stop the first job becoming the first argument.
View bit setsIf it looks wrong, it usually is wrong. A tape and level make shelves, pictures, poles and blinds look like someone cared.
View measuring toolsHammer, screwdrivers, pliers, Allen keys, adjustable spanner and knife. The boring basics that get used constantly.
View hand toolsBecause the cheap plugs that come in the box with shelves, curtain poles and brackets are often rubbish. A proper fixings box saves the job.
View fixingsWithout a bag, it all ends up in a drawer, cupboard or random carrier bag. A proper bag makes it feel like a real kit.
View tool bagsThe boring stuff you will be glad you bought. Eyes, hands and lungs matter, especially when drilling, sanding or cutting.
View safety gearFilling knives, scraper, sanding block and silicone gun. Not glamorous, but this is what makes small repairs look finished.
View finishing toolsThese are the small items that do not look exciting in a gift box, but somehow save the job every time.
The “if you know, you know” tool. Useful for marking holes, timber, tiles, brackets and awkward corners.
View markersA blunt blade is dangerous and annoying. Spare blades are cheap, useful and always forgotten.
View bladesWD-40 or 3-in-1 oil. Not exciting, until a door squeaks every morning and suddenly you are a hero.
View optionsSmall, cheap and surprisingly useful. Saves dropped screws and makes the drill feel much easier to use.
View bit holdersGod Mode is for people who want the best kit, not the cheapest kit. It is ideal for milestone birthdays, Christmas, serious DIYers, tool lovers and premium new-home gifts.
This is not necessary for most homeowners, but it is perfect for someone who appreciates proper tools and wants branded kit that feels closer to professional quality.
This toolkit is designed for common home jobs. It is not intended to replace a qualified tradesperson where safety, electrics, gas, structural work or hidden services are involved.
Flat-pack furniture, shelves, brackets, pictures, light mirrors, curtain poles, blinds, loose handles, small filling jobs, basic sealing, measuring and everyday maintenance.
Heavy mirrors, TV wall mounting, drilling unknown walls, plumbing near leaks, electrical accessories, tiled walls and anything where cables or pipes may be hidden.
Gas work, major plumbing, electrical work, structural fixing, roofing, large tiling projects, shower screen fitting and jobs where the fixing strength really matters.
Most homeowners do not need an impact driver, laser level, SDS drill or trade tool chest on day one. Start useful, then upgrade when the jobs demand it.
You are probably on the wrong page. This one is for homeowners, gifts and everyday DIY. Trade users, apprentices and property maintenance workers need tougher kit chosen around earning money, not just fixing things at home.
A first-time homeowner should start with a cordless drill/driver, drill bits, screwdriver bits, tape measure, spirit level, hammer, screwdrivers, pliers, utility knife, wall plugs, screws, safety glasses, gloves and a tool bag.
Yes. A practical tool kit can be a very useful housewarming gift because most new homeowners quickly need tools for flat-pack furniture, pictures, shelves, blinds, curtain poles and small repairs.
It is a practical toolkit aimed at the long weekend jobs people keep putting off, such as shelves, flat-pack furniture, decorating prep, garden fixes and small home repairs.
A cheap all-in-one kit can be useful for light jobs, but it may include weaker tools or items that rarely get used. A better option is often a decent drill, good bit set, basic hand tools, fixings and a proper bag.
Most homeowners do not need an impact driver straight away. A good cordless drill/driver is usually more useful for first-home jobs. An impact driver is more useful for heavier screws, decking, framing and regular DIY.
God Mode is the premium toolkit tier. It suggests higher-end brands such as Milwaukee, Festool, Bosch Professional, Wera, Knipex, Stabila and ToughBuilt for people who want serious, branded kit.
Handyy helps with shelves, mirrors, curtain poles, TV wall mounting, shower screens, silicone replacement, tap changes and small home repairs across Corsham, Chippenham, Melksham, Bath, Trowbridge and surrounding areas.
