Kitchenware

Specialty kitchen gadgets aren't just for cooking. A bench scraper is perfect for spreading spackle or smoothing drywall compound. Its flat, rigid edge gives you much more control than a putty knife for small patches. A digital kitchen scale can help you mix small batches of epoxy or concrete repair mortar perfectly, ensuring the two-part mixture hardens correctly every time. Even a simple turkey baster can be a secret weapon for sucking up water from a hard-to-reach spot under a sink before you start a repair.

Don't forget about organization for your DIY projects. A magnetic knife strip mounted in your garage or workshop is a great way to keep metal tools like putty knives, tape measures, and wrenches off your workbench and within easy reach. Silicone baking mats are not just for cookies; they provide a fantastic non-stick surface for gluing projects or for catching drips when you're painting small items. A sturdy potato masher can even be used to mix paint in a can or to blend different colors of mortar for a seamless repair.