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5 essential DIY accessories

By jjohnson

Those who are into the DIY (do it yourself) mindset already know that some accessories are essential for the best success. After all, DIY, can be a lifestyle that finds opportunities around every corner. This means we may find ourselves taking something apart on one day, and then the next day we might be building something from scratch. The accessories that assist this kind of process are many and varied. The more of these tools and gadgets we can acquire, the more projects we can accomplish.

Here are some great items that will be at the top of the list of every DIY person.

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A work bench is very important to the DIY lover. With this Fedmax bench, not only will we be able to pull apart, put together, pound on, saw and glue just about anything we want, but we can do it in style. This has a beautiful and rugged, solid acacia wood worktop. The adjustable legs will allow us 14 different height settings and the casters can let us move the table wherever we need. It looks great in the home, office, workshop, or garage.
$199 from Amazon $400 from Walmart

A utility knife is vital to so many projects. This Tape King comes as a 12 pack, which means we can finally have one for every area. No more fruitless searching. The high quality blade is 18 mm wide and comes with a safety lock. It easily cuts thick paper, cardboard, balsa, mat board, foam board, and much more. This has a great snap-off feature, allowing a fresh sharp blade to be revealed by snapping off the dull blade at the desired guide line marking.
$11 from Amazon

When using power tools or other noisy appliances, protecting our hearing is a priority. These noise canceling headphones offer a 27dB NRR for noise reduction. They have a padded headband and ear cups which will give us a comfortable fit. An adjustable fit means we can make a tight seal to help block out noise. These are durable and easy to clean. When not in use they fold and can be stored in the provided travel bag. Comes in several colors.
$15 from Amazon $18 from Walmart

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The opportunities for DIY exist wherever we travel, so having a wallet multitool just makes good sense. This credit card sized tool has 18 different uses from can opener to mini screwdriver, and even multiple hex wrenches. It can also serve as a cell phone stand and a headphone wrap. It is very sturdy, but light weight.  This 18mm thick, stainless and heat treated steel, multitool is up for the job.
$16 from Amazon

Sometimes we need additional light while we use both hands to work on a project. This USB rechargeable headlamp flashlight will provide bright LED light wherever we need it. Weighing only 3 ounces with batteries, this comfortable lamp offers up to 10 hours of run time. It has an adjustable headband and a light that can tilt 45 degrees. The light has four white beam modes and three red beam modes. Just what we need for pointing a light at our project without getting other hands involved.
$25 from Amazon $46 from Walmart

With these great accessories we will be more than ready to tackle any DIY project that comes our way. These also make great gifts for any DIY people we know.

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