Whether you’re a brand new contractor or have decades of experience, there are tools that are necessary to make your life easier and save you time.
Invest in these eight time-saving tools so you can work efficiently, complete the job quickly, and show your clients you’re a professional they’ll want to work with again.
UTILITY KNIFE
A utility knife can be used in so many ways, so it’s a good idea to always keep one handy. A utility knife can be used to cut drywall, packaging, and even some building materials. Plus, it won’t take up much room in your truck.
TAPE MEASURE
A tape measure will save you time by allowing you to skip the guessing game when you need something measured. Just grab your tape measure from your truck, measure what you need, and quickly move on to the next task. Consider getting a magnetic tape measure to make your life even easier — it’s convenient for measuring things when you’re alone.
HEADLAMP OR WORK LIGHT
If it’s dark out and you don’t have a light, you won’t be getting anything done and could end up just wasting time, which means wasting money. A headlamp keeps your hands free for getting the job done. A work light set is great for lighting large spaces on the fly, too.
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH SET
With an adjustable wrench set, you can work smarter, not harder. Instead of carrying many different wrenches, save yourself some space by keeping an adjustable wrench set in your truck.
DIGITAL LEVEL
Working in construction is all about being precise. A digital level takes guesswork out of the job and ultimately saves you time.
STUD FINDER
To really help yourself be more efficient at work, get a stud finder with an integrated scanner. This can be used to not only find nails and screws, but also wiring and pipes located behind walls.
FOLDING WORKBENCH
Consider keeping a folding workbench or similar item in your truck so you can work anytime, anywhere. The last thing you want to be doing is wasting time looking around for a sturdy surface before even getting to the job itself. A folding workbench can help maximize productivity.
COORDLESS TOOL CHARGING STATION
Nothing wastes more time than a tool you need to use not working. Keep batteries and chargers for cordless tools on you at all times to avoid this kind of emergency.
At Miller’s Building Supply, located at 1819 East Monroe Street in Goshen, Indiana, we have what contractors need. Stop in and see us or check out our selection online.