What tools do I need?

frugglewump

I have several DIY jobs lined up for after buying this house (victorian terrace), so could people kindly tell me what I need to do the list below.

- fitted wardrobes (from scratch not flatpack), attached to the walls which are plaster over stone
- repainting rooms - i read that it's a good idea to clean or sand the old painted plaster is this correct?
- repair dents & holes in plaster - biggest hole is size of £5 coin
- repair guttering corner joint

I have read the older threads discussing brands vs price etc. After these jobs are done I doubt the tools would get used for much other than putting up shelves and the odd repair job. It's been suggested I get the "power devil 6-piece kit" which is 2 drills, a circular saw, jigsaw thingy, electric screwdriver & sander. All we have at the moment are screwdrivers, a grip-wrench and my OH's wood-carving tools.

Little_John

Sanding the old painted plaster isnt in atempt to get back to the plaster it is done to remove any dirt/grime and give the paint a good, clean and smooth surface for the new paint. Painting is hard work as I found out get someone in to do it. if you can my mate a decorator did 1 room in the time it took me to prep and get the 1st coat on the 2nd room

Hole filling a £5 coin? of a 5 pence peice? just get a tub of polly filler and a spreading knife get enough on the knife and put it on the hole and move the knife off the hole dont try to go over it in often makes it worse. if the hole is bigger then it may require a plasterer.

no idea on the wardrobes sorry but it could be cheaper to get a joiner to do them than buying the tools and doin it yourself the gutters no idea I hope your good with heights

Volcano

Hammer drill for drilling walls for screws to hold wardrobes.
As long as the previous paint is quite stable (i.e. not flaking off) then a rub down with sand paper and washing with sugar soap will do the job before undercoating/top coat of paint.
If you don't have much damage in plaster then a tub of ready mixed filler is convenient and hassle free. Use a flexible scraper/knife to push the filler into holes, leaving some proud of the surface, then sand flat when you rub the walls down.
Guttering may need a corner joint if badly damaged. If it's just leaking a bit you may get away with some all-weather sealant squeezed into the joint.

If you are making fitted wardrobes from scratch then you will need a circular saw, maybe a belt sander, perhaps a mitre saw if you have 45 degree angles, it really will depend on the style of wardrobe.