7 Cool Home Improvement Tools

Make any home improvement job easier with these hard-working multitasking tools. Tool Time Doing some remodeling? Whether you’re tackling a full-on renovation or just doing a few minor repairs, the following tools will make any job a breeze. From a handheld three-in-one jigsaw, edge sander and detail router to a six-piece painting kit complete with two contour handles and three snap-on attachments, these multitasking gadgets prove that no job is ever too big.

Nail It Drive nails up to 3 1/2" long at 3,600 impacts per minute with the cordless Nextec G2 Hammerhead. Its articulating head gets into 0-, 45- and 90-degree angles. And a rotating LED lights the way. $100; Craftsman.com.

A Cut Above A spiral jigsaw, edge sander and detail router, the DremelTrio can cut wood, plastic, drywall and tile. Its 90-degree pivoting handle makes for easy maneuvering when cutting recessed lighting holes or carving letters into wood.

Smooth Operator Ridgid’s R3100 compact orbital jigsaw is fast (3,000 strokes per minute), light (4.4 lb) and designed to reduce vibration for smooth cuts that don’t tire out your wrist. $99; Ridgid.com.

Painting Pro Green Toad’s new six-piece painting kit comes with two contour handles and three snap-on attachments—including a 2" straight brush and a 9" roller The pivoting system locks in eight positions to reduce joint stress.

Cool Tool Sand furniture, cut drywall and remove grout with Skil’s oscillating tool that has five blades, a sanding pad and assorted sanding sheets, plus a 2-amp motor.

Know the Drill Black & Decker’s lightweight cordless 20V MAX Lithium Ion Drill/Driver holds a charge for up to 500 days after a full charge. $100; Yahoo! Shopping.

Tool Up At a meager 1 lb, the Kelvin.23 does the job of, yes, 23 tools, including a hammer, a screwdriver with 16 different bits, an LED lamp, a level and a 6-ft. tape measure. In black or pink.