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 For most single homeowners, it all
starts with basic tools for basic tasks. Boyd's short list of
equipment for women includes:
Tape measure
Cordless rechargeable screwdriver (with Phillips and flat heads)
Extension cord and work light
Hammer
Pliers, plain and locking type
Cordless drill and assorted drill bits
Work gloves
C-clamps in various sizes
The best advice, however,
might be that, when in doubt, ask for help. Boyd says women should
check their qualms and misgivings at the door the moment they walk
into a home-improvement store. She says that the mindset of stores
now is that there are no questions that are too basic. There are
plenty of store associates to answer questions and how-to brochures,
books, and instant help available. "There's no embarrassment in
asking for help," she says.
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