Do It Yourself Projects: Experiences and Sayings
As part of the Ratcheting Screwdriver Kit Giveaway people had a chance to share a saying or short experience with their do it yourself projects. These are some experiences and sayings that people have shared.
Even girls need a tool kit. I do all all my own small quick fixes.. I put a trip to Home Depot on my Christmas wish list….
- Lois C from Cameron, NC
When in doubt, contract it out.
- Reginald S from Fairburn, GA
I iust screwed up ,I need the set
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
They say S**T flows down hill, my job as a utility worker is to make sure it goes up hill. As pump station maintenance I rely on quality tools to do my job. Thanks for helping me keep ‘IT’ flowing the right direction.
- Matt C from Irmo, SC
Measure first.
- Ken H from Mint Hill, NC
If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.
- Karri S from Magnolia, TX
DIY=Self Confidence
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
A new day to screw around
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
Weekend warrior…. gets it right about half time time, but it’s still fun!
- WILLIAM G from HERMITAGE, TN
Its not what you make but what you keep,learn to do for yourself,save money.
- Daniel D from rossville, GA
DYI makes U PRoud
- Dorothy I from Gilbertsville, PA
myhusband and i alwayst try to do all of our home repairs ourselves. it helps us to spend time together learning something new and we help eachother out. it is crazy sometimes but for the most part it is fun. these tools would be great.thank you.
- Maria S from CROWLEY, LA
My wife and I are re-modeling a foreclosed house. We
are in year 4. Our first task was fixing 17 broken
copper water lines. My wife knocked out the sheet
rock where we suspected or saw a leak and I repaired
the lines. We are still happily mar
- Gary S from Belleville, IL
I need tools. My wife takes all my money.
- Greg T from New Castle, PA
Doing projects yourself is the only way to get them just how you want them. That way, each project is a reflection of yourself.
- Carrie B from Williamston, NC
Put it back where you found it; then you
can find it again!
- Clydia D from Ruston, LA
“You can never be persistent enough!”
- Glenn F from Orlando, FL
I always do small jobs myself.
- Eileen L from Arnold, MO
Give me a tip or two
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
every job is a new adventure
- george m from toronto, OH
Measure twice, Repeat, Repeat. Now cut once. Shoot!
- Marie A from Kent, WA
Don’t give up!.. you can do it!
- Norma A from Granada Hills, CA
Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
- Jennifer B from Nashville, TN
closing air leaks and properly insulating your home you can save thousands of $
- Jack B from Camp Hill, PA
nothing seems expensive on credit
- al h from oakton, VA
I would DIY for a tool like yours
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
DIY is the fastest way to self confidence.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
To be short, i’m not very good with my hands, so i need as many tools as i can have.
- Greg T from New Castle, PA
we fix toilets, lights, and just about everything around house. it is ard
- Maria S from CROWLEY, LA
Just Nail It!
In memory of Sandra Russ
- Wendi T from Alabaster, AL
Everything is good that lessens the work and time to do a job.
- Sue W from Saint Cloud, FL
measure a thousand times; cut but once
- al h from oakton, VA
Responsible people know how to DIY
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Should I give you a tip (screwdriver)
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
Read the instructions. Always. You’ll save yourself a lot of grief…not to mention time too.
- Amy S from Anchorage, AK
Never met a tool I didn’t like!
- Terri G from Glen Ellyn, IL
Ratchets for everyone!
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
Pride of creation
- Dorothy I from Gilbertsville, PA
My husband procrastinates every DIY job that comes up….I have learned to be patient after 25 years…
- Edie F from Leitchfield, KY
You can never have too many “good” tools.
- Michael C from South Bloomfield, OH
If you can afford it, hire a professional. (taken from 30 years experience of a husband who tries to do everything himself)
- Barbara F from Oakboro, NC
IF YOU CAN’T DO IT YOURSELF IT’S NOT WORTH HAVING!
- CALLIE H from CATAWBA, NC
DIY projects are the foundation of pride and learning
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
This would make a perfect addition to anyone’s DIY tool chest.
- Faye R from Roanoke, VA
DIY projects are the accomplishments in life I am most proud of.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Measure three times, and cut ounce lkeeping your fingers away from the blade!
- James P from Arlington Heights, IL
Idle hands are called a break!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
Investigate all the possibilities before getting into a project.
- Bonnie G from Youngstown, NY
I really have a screw loose —I need this
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
I can get some satisfaction with DIY
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Ratchets to the left of me…ratchets to my right, here I am, stuck in the middle of ratchets.
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
“what’s stopping you?”
- Mark R from Edmond, OK
Do it right the first time so you don’t have to do it again.
- Dianna M from Belton, TX
I would love to win these tools so my husband can finish his HONEY DO list.
- connie n from fort plain, NY
clean as you go
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
These tools have just about every screw driver type and size.It would make a good addition to my home ,that I would really like to own.
- Faye R from Roanoke, VA
If not to save money at least gain the knowledge so you don’t get taken advantage of. Learn how to DIY!
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Remember: The project costs three times more than what you think it will.
- Mary H from Clarksville, TN
My six year old daughter always reminds me, “Righty tighty, lefty loosey mommy” when ever I use a screw driver.
- Ivy F from Smyrna, GA
It is great to be able to do things yourself.
- Melanie J from Holton, MI
I’ll never forget the time I was trying to put the last trim pieces back together on the grille of my car and I couldn’t find a darn screw driver ANYWHERE! Hopefully I won’t have that problem any more with this set!
- Philip R from Arlington, TX
90% of success is just showing up!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
quick is easy
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
So many projects, So little time
- Robert B from Tucker, GA
do it right the first time or at least by the 10th time
- joan o from Seminole, FL
Do the best you can at any project you begin.
- Eileen L from Arnold, MO
“DIY is not just for men only.” I have my own tool kit of my fathers and do many jobs aroung the house that some classify as being on the “Honey do list”.
So please enter me in your contest
- Lois C from Cameron, NC
WHOA
- DAWN S from RHINELANDER, WI
Correctly identifying the problem is 90% of the
solution!.
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
The lawn needs help
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
Buy good materials when doing a job because you get what you pay for.
- Eileen L from Arnold, MO
Doing It Yourself creates more knowledge, skill and confidence in many areas of life.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
“No matter how many times I cut it, it’s still too short!”
- Anne S from OAKFIELD, NY
My dad use to say “when you need a helping hand call a kid, they will not tell you what you are doing wrong”
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
Life’s to short to buy cheap tools.
- Terri G from Glen Ellyn, IL
This past summer my basement was flooded and we had a mess. Our basement was finished with carpet. We tore out the carpet and replaced it with ceramic tile. We had to repaint and replace drywall and trim. It took a few months to do in my free time
- Jordan M from dyersville, IA
AWWWWW….RATCHET!
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
Practice makes perfect – but talent overcomes most
obstacles!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
“Get r Done”
- Jared D from Keller, TX
Read the directions.
- Jennifer B from Nashville, TN
I love good tools even if I am a woman,I do not have to ask someone to come and help me when I can learn to do things for myself.
I wasn’t call Jack for nothing-I am a jack of all trades and master of none and also a Carpenter by name and by trade.
- Jacqueline C from Jackson, KY
I DECIDED TO REPLACE THE FLOORING IN MY BATHROOM, BY MYSELF I MIGHT ADD. I WENT TO MY LOCAL HOME DEPOT IN CABOT AND TALKED TO A SALESMAN IN THE LUMBER SECTION. HE HELPED ME IMMENSELY TELLING ME WHAT I WOULD NEED TO COMPLETE MY JOB.THANK YOU!!!
- Rebecca P from Jacksonville, AR
I feel satisfied doing small jobs in my home and saving money.
- Eileen L from Arnold, MO
Considering I painted my living room 3 times in 3 days, my tip to all is paint 3ft squares on each wall. By doing this and looking at it for a few days, you can see how the light hits it and it will keep you from making the same mistake I did.
- Laurie S from Fort Worth, TX
never give up
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
There is nothing more satisfying than being able to complete a project by yourself. Learning and gaining the skills is liberating.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
“If you don’t have time to finish a job, don’t start it” This is from my wife. Her favorite thing is a tool box of her fathers
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
I have many do it yourself projects. My most recent was repairing my lawn mower for spring.
- Shayne C from Artesia, NM
screwing made so eazy it’s fun
- Miles C from Sonora, CA
Home depot has a great selection of tools available. I built my pool deck using their tools.
- Thomas D from Staten Island, NY
Don’t be too proud to ask for help.
- Jennifer B from Nashville, TN
I tell my family, Don’t ask what I want for Christmas, fathers day etc. Just go to the tool department of the local home improvment store and buy one of each.
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
The most well laid plans don’t always guarantee
success.
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
YO YO RATCHETS!
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
if it ain’t broke don’t mess with it
- Christine M from Hopatcong, NJ
Safety First!
- Jennifer B from Nashville, TN
I’d be so happy to win this, I’d do fix-it chores around my house, and then the neighbors!
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
KEEP FINGERSAWAY
- Chris C from Bronx, NY
When its gotta work.!
- Martin V from Bobtown, PA
DIY has many benefits from saving money to having pride in your work and gaining a general understanding of how many things work. This provides you with a background to help prevent being taken advantage of by contractors.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Hon, this needs to be fixed
- Kerry L from Shelby Township, MI
measure it right the first time
- ron g from rutland, VT
If I ever get lost while shopping, look for me at the tool section
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
I long ago I learned that if I did plumbing repair
myself I always ended up hiring a plumber to repair
the repairs that I had made.
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
GENTLEMEN START YOUR RATCHETS!!
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
Measure twice cut once , it’s true ,
after purchasing a light fixture at Home Depot ,durning the instalation i cut the wires and chain an inch to short, try as i may couldn’t strecht it,
had to rewire the light to hang it, a hour job ran into 3 hr
- justin c from smyrna, TN
Help is as close as your left hand. If you need assistance, never look any further than the end of your wrist. These are from my dad who never ask for help for anything he did
- Lois C from Cameron, NC
I am a single parent. My son is in college so when the pipes froze and broke I had to do it myself. With the help of Home Depot employees and the right tools, I completed the job myself!
- Ruth C from Laceyville, PA
Always allow at least 2 times as much time as you expect a project to take.
- Jennifer B from Nashville, TN
I like contests with prizes you can actually use. This prize would come in handy, as we live in an old house and there is always something that needs repairs.
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
Do it yourself, if you want it done right.
- Eileen L from Arnold, MO
A family that works together stays together.
- Charlotte B from Fort Worth, TX
Doing anything yourself is a great learning experience. It gives you confidence, pride and the knowledge to understand how things work.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Ratchets do it better
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
I’m a cabinet builder in the Smokey Mnt. area.
- John H from Sevierville, TN
Last summer I was replacing my garage door opener.The chain was loose so I got my latter and to my surprise all the bolts were loose .All the heads were needing a torque bit No place in town had the correct one.I need the set and I will always be set
- DAN G from OGDEN, UT
make it today
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
Why buy it off the shelf when you can do it yourself.
- Samuel F from Union, SC
My husband mentioned how nice this prize looked, so I suppose I could share it with him if I happen to win.
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
If first you don’t succeed, go get some help.
- Jennifer B from Nashville, TN
DIY is pride, satisfaction, savings and knowledge
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
keep trying
- Genevra L from Toms River, NJ
Bonding time with your children can be a wood working project. Let them build a bird house and they are hooked on tools for life.
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
GENTLEMEN….START YOUR RATCHETS!!
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
A boat is a hole in the water, lined with wood into
which one keeps dumping money.
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
always use common sense when it comes to tools dont be a tool fool
- Susan M from Powder Springs, GA
no pain no gain
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
I’m cleaning out my garage today, to make room for my new tools.
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
The satisfaction of doing it yourself, or even the confidence of just knowing what is really involved when you hire a contractor is truly powerful.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
IF A MAN CAN DO IT, I CAN!
- Denise S from Douglasville, GA
“If it ain’t fixed to your satisfaction, let the dogs sleep on it”
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
IMy father and three brothers are electricians. When my one brother was training he had a habit of cutting the cords off everything in the house to pratice. I am not great with my hands but I learned how to rewire a lamp in shop class so I fixed them
- gerald b from el mirage, AZ
If selected I promise to use my screwdriver for world peace.
- phillip s from Jacksonville, FL
When in doubt, use a bigger hammer
- Mark H from Carroll, IA
If these were to be delivered to my door, hubby might think they were for him, but I have my own plans!
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
So many projects. So little time
- Robert B from Tucker, GA
If you do it yourself you get her done.
- Suzan M from Pembroke Pines, FL
Self reliance and confidance comes from DIY projects.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
If I was marooned on a deserted island, I hope to have a well equiped tool box with me. No books unless it was a manual for building a boat.
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
My Granddad had a saying, but I don’t know how to rank it- he said” One good turn, gets you most of the blanket”
- Patricia C from Bangor, ME
I am a perfectionist and I drive myself crazy with perfectionistic work.
- Tom B from Winter Garden, FL
I made a space where I store my tools, just in case I win the ratcheting screwdriver set!
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
my husband enjoys home projects. Seems to give him self worth.
- audrey M from murphy, NC
In the past 15 years, my husband has, built a new porch, installed tile in two rooms, installed laminate floors in 3 rooms, put in a new pantry and put in a new bathroom. He has lost, broke, or loaned out all my tools. Help me get some new tools.
- Lois C from Cameron, NC
get it fixed fast
- Vickie S from Paris, KY
Cut it big and kick it into place…
- Charles N from Elizabethtown, PA
painting the house
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
If its too hard you are doing it wrong.
- Rebecca M from Saginaw, MI
the man who makes no mistakes usually makes nothing
- al h from oakton, VA
Measure twice, cut once. Also, measure twice before driving a nail!
- Mary M from Louisville, KY
I wanna win these tools. I’ll be waiting, making a to do list.
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
My husband and I have nine kids together (his, mine and ours!), and 5 grandkids. I must say that “Outta the way!!” is a phrase often used during any do it yourself project! There just doesn’t seem to be enough room for all of those bodies to ‘help’
- Tonya B from INDIANAPOLIS, IN
NEEDED WORK SITE ITEMS WILL INVARIABLY BE IN THE SHOP.
- Rebecca P from Jacksonville, AR
You can do anything you set your mind to, with a good set of tools.
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
When I became ill and had to quit working the only thing that helped me keep my sanity was home improvements. It took me nearly two years to build a garage that should have only taken a few weeks, and I drove the permit people crazy, but it was great
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
I have completely remodeled my home from paint, floors, windows, siding, lighting, and bathrooms. Now my daughter just bought her first home so I’m ready to help her remodel her bathrooms and kitchen.
- Debbie V from Rocky Mount, NC
Save money, do it yourself.
- Tim M from Chico, CA
raked the leaves
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
dont hammer your hand it hurts
- Susan M from Powder Springs, GA
I’ve got lots of small projects around the house these tools would be perfect for!
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
Anything that can go wrong will, unless you have the right tools for the job.
- Rudella C from Zimmerman, MN
You can never have too many tools.
- Charlotte B from Fort Worth, TX
I can’t describe the pride and satisfaction of seeing a room addition that was done by my own hands. Doing it youself is the greatest high in the world.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Teach your wife to handle tools properly and that will shorten your “honey-do” list
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
I hate to paint
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
I just work it!
- stephanie t from akron, OH
If a man can do it, I can!!!
- Denise S from Douglasville, GA
Nothing gives you satisfaction like knowing how to do it even when you don’t have to.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
you can’t build a relationship with a hammer
- al h from oakton, VA
put the tools away if you’re not using them
- ron g from rutland, VT
I tackle all DIY jobs in the house so I have my own tool box. “The best man for the job is sometimes a woman”
- Lois C from Cameron, NC
a kit or i quit
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
DIY means so much; pride, satisfaction, knowledge and savings just to mention a little.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
If there is any possible way for something to not work
- It Wont!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, AL
I am always telling my children that with Ducktape and WD-40 you can fix anything!
- Lynn W from Beaverton, OR
My boyfriend purchased a house and has been doing all of the remodeling himself, along with some friends, but at the rate he is going I don’t know if it’s ever going to get done. I would love something that would keep him on track and continue.
- Darlene M from Grand Island, NY
trimmed the orange trees
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
pace yourself; an elephant can be swallowed one bite at a time
- al h from oakton, VA
If a man can do it, I can!!!!
- Denise S from Douglasville, GA
Learn and do it while you can so that you will be knowledgable enough when you can’t to get fair pricing and quality work from others.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Give tools to your friends for gifts and they will not borrow yours.
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
Let a professional do it!
- Carol B from Palo Cedro, CA
JUST PUT TOGETHER MINOR JOBS LIKE TV STAND AND SHELVING WITH HOME DEPOT GEAR AND TIPS ON THIS WEBSITE. THANKS FOR THE CHANCE!
- SAMUEL W from PHILADELPHIA, PA
Ratchet, Ratchet, Ratchet
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
If it can be screwed up I’ll do it.
- Mark H from Goodells, MI
Do it yourself projects are fun and give you a great sense of accomplishment.
- Janet F from Gloversville, NY
I’m a gal who appreciates owning and using the right tools, my problem is keeping them from sticky MEN fingers! Every now and then, I do have to hire a professional contractor, it’s only after then leave I notice my own tools missing.
- stephanie t from akron, OH
DIY saves the day! The tank on the second floor toilet cracks and you aren’t home, ceilings of the first floor and lower level bathrooms and adjoining rooms fall in. With damages like you haven’t seen before you need to know DIY.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
You can never have enough tools.
- Charlotte B from Fort Worth, TX
Never borrow power tools from friends.
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
WITH TIGHT BUDGET, MY SON AND I BUILT TOY BOXES FOR MY GRANDCHILDREN THIS PAST X-MAS. WE HAND SIGNED THEM AT THE BOTTOM. WE BOUGHT ALL OUR SUPPLIES FROM HOME DEPOT COST WAS ONLY $107, EXPERIENCE WAS PRICELESS. HD EVEN PRE-CUT THE WOOD. THANKS HD!
- BRIAN D from TAYLORSVILLE, NC
a fool and his tools are soon parted
- Terri G from Glen Ellyn, IL
If it involves water or electricity,call a pro
- Mark H from Carroll, IA
A women’s work is never done – most of the time
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
I’m making a list right now of all the chores I can do with these tools, should I be lucky enough to win!!!
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
Awe man, I should have hired a professional!
- Millie M from San Antonio, TX
Do it right the first time, so you don’t have to do it again
- Dianna M from Belton, TX
You can never have too many GOOD tools.
- Michael C from South Bloomfield, OH
don’t look where you fall; look where you slipped
- al h from oakton, VA
The most pride and satisfaction I have ever had is in completing remodeling and room addition projects. It far surpasses any accomplishments I have had in my business life.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Admit it when you are in over your head. Know when to call for profesional help
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
Tomorrow is another day – or maybe NOT!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
I have alot of stuff on my “to do” list…and these tools can help!
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
Diy results in pride
- Dorothy I from Gilbertsville, PA
American ends in I can
- Alicia Z from Oak Brook, IL
Iam a master at DIY
- Donald P from Largo, FL
I have my own set of tools that I hide from my husband.
- judy f from golden, CO
You can never have enough good tools.
- Dale P from Harlan, IA
You get what you pay for.
- Eileen L from Arnold, MO
Even though disabled and I drive the permit inspectors crazy with extensions, I built a garage and room addition to keep my sanity. Each took nearly two years instead of the six month permit but much worth it.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
don’t procrastinate. Fix small jobs before they turn into big jobs that need professional help.
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
Early to rise – Crash after lunch
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
The best way to do it yourself is to have the right tools! As my husband says, “Quit using the wrench as a hammer!” : )
- LISA B from TULAROSA, NM
have always bought and trusted the husky name
- gerald c from midwest city, OK
i don’t exaggerate–i just remember big.
- janice o from colfax, CA
laziness is nothing more than resting before you get tired.
- steve o from colfax, CA
You can never have too many of the Right kind of tools. I am a handyman and any tool that mskes my job easier I am all for it.
- Michael C from South Bloomfield, OH
genius is only a great aptitude for patience
- al h from oakton, VA
If you want it done right, do it yourself.
- Eileen L from Arnold, MO
looks like one stop screwing!!
- William M from Lincoln Park, MI
Hire a professional next time!
- SARAH D from ROCHESTER, NY
take you time, do it right the first time
- John S from Melbourne, FL
I have a window/door man here right now and he is
using his set to fix a door.
- Connie N from Durango, CO
JUST GETS WORK DONE
- brian k from saint charles, MO
From Changing a light switch to building additions, the satisfaction derived from being able to do something yourself has kept me alive. Once I became ill and sold my printing business I lost my identity. Major home projects gave me reason to live.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Some women love jewelery, some women love candy, some women love flowers. I am lucky, mine had rather have a new power washer.
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
IT ALWAYS TAKES LONGER THEN YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD.
- CAROLYN S from LAWTON, OK
no knuckle bashing
- chris r from auburn, MI
be humble
- Lawrence L from Livonia, AL
I can’t wait to start fixing things around here when I get my new tools! 
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
Read the instructions.
- Jennifer B from Nashville, TN
When drilling a hole measure the drill bit, then put blue tape on the drill so you know when to stop. Remove the tape when finished.
- Douglas D from Lexington, NC
screw it up, corectly
- Chris C from Bronx, NY
No matter what you are doing it’s a good idea to wear protective glasses!
- Millie M from San Antonio, TX
Great Horned Ratchet!!!
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
I have been doing home improvement projects since I was a child. From touch up painting to room additions, kitchen and bath renovations. With DIY I can always be inspired and learn new ways to do things.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
I wanted to make my wife someting special for Christmas while she was gone on a trip to see our daughter. I started on a trunk for her and came down with the flu. I would work an hour then to bed for an hour. It took the 3 weeks but I did it
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
2 beer maximum
- chad h from kalispell, MT
Always take time to read the instructions ….(from my wife! 
- Tom J from Duluth, GA
It will always take twice as long as cost twice as much as you expect.
- Rita S from Reno, NV
Life is good.
- Mark H from Goodells, MI
Do it right the first time or don’t do it at all
- Dianna M from Belton, TX
Do it yourself projects give you a sense of accomplishment. It is easier to call someone to do the job but doing things yourself makes you feel good
- al s from chicago, IL
WATCH YOUR FINGERS!!!
(My Mom would say that)
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
I’m a gal that loves my tools and gadgets. I pride myself in doing small jobs around the house and sometimes tackle larger ones too. Having the right tools to do the job is half the battle; the other half is keeping some man from stealing them!
- stephanie t from akron, OH
Great tools make jobs easier.
- Connie N from Durango, CO
DIY your partner in doing it right.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
I like the challenge of having to improvise if I don’t
have what I need when fixing something.
- Susan P from Pembroke Pines, FL
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS
- Jerree R from Bloomington, IN
happy is the person who learns from the misfortunes of others
- a h from oakton, VA
DIY spells satisfaction, savings and exerience
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
haste makes waste
- Lawrence L from Livonia, MI
“No matter how many times I cut it, it’s still too short!”
- Anne S from OAKFIELD, NY
Take care of your tools and they will take care of you. If you neglect your tools, you u will find they will not last as long as a properly taken care of tool
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
If at first you don’t succeed – Cheat!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
I love to research how to fix things on the internet and
then actually doing it.
- Susan P from Pembroke Pines, FL
we just bought our house so havent yet started any DIY projects but are going to this spring
- Sonya A from Dexter, MO
i thought i’d think green and put some insulation on the inside of my garage doors to save heat!!! anyway i think i should of done this in the summertime when it’s warm!! the glu refuses to dry and drips all over our cars!!!
- TIMOTHY H from TIGARD, OR
When in doubt, don’t throw it out; (spare or used parts that is).
- Roy C from Deltona, FL
WORK SMART WORK SAFE
- Jerree R from Bloomington, IN
Git-er-done
- Chris B from Melrose, WI
Me and my husband do 100% of all our DIY projects.
We shop at Home Depot all the time and love it!
- Karen S from Grass lake, MI
Cool, tools…I need them!
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
put the tools away if you’re not using them, especially if they are my tools
- ron g from rutland, VT
Even for the “HONEYDEW” husband this is a MUST
HAVE!
GREAT GIFT!!!!!
- Connie N from Durango, CO
i put a deck on my home done it very nice
- ROBERT A from RIDGEVIEW, WV
Use loctite epoxy ribbon to repair water pipes when removing saddle valves.
- Gary L from Colorado Springs, CO
don’t do it half ass and you only have to do it once
- jodi o from peculiar, MO
I wish I knew how to do minor household fix it up chores.
- Nancy M from Tampa, FL
DIY, your path to knowledge, pride, satisfaction and savings
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Involve your children in small projects and you will always have a ready assistant. They are never to young to learn the basics of how to handle and use tools. Give them small plastic tools as a baby and a real tool kit at age 6 or 7.
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
Love fixing things!
- Susan P from Pembroke Pines, FL
voila
- susan l from aberdeen, WA
Just git-er-done
- Chris B from Melrose, WI
They never end!
- Angelique B from Willoughby, OH
finish what you start
- Paul B from Clifton Heights, PA
I work at Best Buy and I use alot of tools. I have the problem with them breaking. I am glad to get a chance to use something that I can recommend to others.
- Ryan A from Grant, MI
If you want something done right, do it yourself.
- Deborah R from Pennsboro, WV
put the tools away when you’re not using them
- ron g from rutland, VT
DIY saves alot of money but when you have the best tools on the market to help fulfill the workload that makes it a better task.
- Willa L from Tecumseh, MO
To work is to be happy!
- Paul C from Albuquerque, NM
Do it right with DIY. Saving green is the ultimate way to be green.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Fix a little job before it turns into a job to big to handle
- Lois C from Cameron, NC
My dad taught us to fix anything – mechanical or
electrical.
- Susan P from Pembroke Pines, FL
duck tape rudes
- dan e from bend, OR
DO IT NOW
- Jerree R from Bloomington, IN
ALWAYS GIVE YOUR SELF PLENTY OF TIME IT ALWAYS TAKES LONGER THEN YOU THOUGHT IT WOULD HAVE.
- CAROLYN S from LAWTON, OK
I like making my own wall fountains out of broken tile ..this kit will come in handy
- Paula A from Maurepas, LA
this is WAY to much fun!
- Paul C from Albuquerque, NM
Home Depot makes life better.
- Alan C from Indianapolis, IN
it’s so hard when I have to and so easy when I want to
- al h from oakton, VA
Give me ratchet over open-end anytime.
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
If you want it done right do it yourself (if you know what your doing!)
- Randy T from Yakima, WA
DIY really stands for pride, satisfaction, knowledge and learning. Even if you don’t have them in the begining, with DIY you can at least attempt to do it. Even if you end with calling a professional you at least have an idea of what they are doing.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Ladies, before you fall in love, make sure your love knows how to use a , hammer, screwdriver and a wrench. Men give your wife a tool kit and teach her to use the basics. I have had mine for 50 years. Never leave home without your tool kit.
- Lois C from Cameron, NC
There are no “extra” parts.
- Terri G from Glen Ellyn, IL
IT’S EASY WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS
- STUART F from HOBE SOUND, FL
painted the house
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
I do things in my home myself because my contractor boyfriend is lazy and what happens to me is he drives me crazy.So if your a person in my shoes the home depot is for you.
- cindy c from west mifflin, PA
I’ve been told the tool box is now off limits. So I’m winning this for my son who really is a Mr. Fixit.
- Douglas W from Georgetown, TX
dont sweat the small stuff, all stuff is small
- steve t from cleveland, OH
When in doubt, read the directions!
- Leslie H from Albany, NY
Check with Home Depot before starting
a DIY. They can save you alot of time.
- Alan C from Indianapolis, IN
It’s okay if its not perfect!
- Jennifer B from Nashville, TN
Plan ahead or fall behind.
- M K from Las Vegas, NV
The ark was built by amateurs, the Titanic by experts. Do not wait for experts!
- Erica L from Greensboro, NC
A person can screw anything with this set
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
if you think its a great job then its a great job
- Louis F from goose creek, SC
Ratchets are good to have.
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
A happy husband is a husband who has the right tools
to complete a job that needs to be done!!!
- Connie N from Durango, CO
Many years ago, my husband wanted to know what I
wanted for Christmas. When I told him a circular saw,
he said i should pick it out myself.
- Susan P from Pembroke Pines, FL
never start drinking beer before the project started is done
- Louis F from goose creek, SC
is it supposed to look like that?
- Peter K from Albany, OR
painted the porch
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
My dad always taught me to try and fix it myself…to this day i am a great diyer..and I owe it all to my dad who said the reward is in trying.
- Sally S from Trego, WI
a penny saved is a penny earned.
- cindy c from west mifflin, PA
My husband and I knew we were meant for each other when we wallpapered and didn’t kill each other.
- Terri G from Glen Ellyn, IL
Get er Done
- Chris B from Melrose, WI
If its to hard you are doing it wrong.
- Rebecca M from Saginaw, MI
This past spring, thanks to Home Depot, we were able to complete several small improvements to perfection! Thanks Home Depot.
- Robbin W from Mooresville, NC
The one I will always remember is when I went to change an electrical socket in one of the outlets in my kitchen, and forgot to turn the electric off. I can tell you that it will clear your head for sure when you make contact with the wires.
- Edna W from Port Angeles, WA
Don’t put off today what you say you can finish tomorrow
- Tracy A from Vale, NC
If I can’t fix it up I can mess it up.
- Roy C from Deltona, FL
You don’t just screw with this tool-you ratchet too.
- Daniel W from Carlinville, IL
Remember righty tighty,lefty loosey when turning a screw or fixing something.
- Barbara R from parkersburg, WV
My husband is a DIY and I have to seay he is pretty good
- Betty S from Monticello, IN
Patience is a virtue!
- Miriam M from Waterloo, IA
It would be nice to have this set so I don’t have to borrow from neighbors when I have a fix-it job to do!
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
Being a female and always needing someone to do something for me, I purchashed a complete set of tool. Over the past 20 years I only have a few pieces left and need to get a new complete set of tools so I will have what they need to help me. Thanks
- Peggy S from Scotts Hill, TN
Everything I do is just pretty normal houshold chores.
- Willa L from Tecumseh, MO
I am trying to get better!
- Joel R from Wesley Chapel, FL
Ratchet…What’s a ratchet? Is that what a rat leaves behind after eating?
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
The satisfaction of completing a DIY project is fantastic.
For those afraid they don’t have the skill or knowledge there are plenty of sites to help. Even starting one and needing help increases knowledge for the next time, but watch the pros.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Honey, will you do this?
- Evelyn Y from Temecula, CA
Life is never easy. You make it easier.
- Judie B from The Woodlands, TX
Being female the tools are kept in my special tool bag in my office. If they are anywhere else in the house they seem to migrate to the garage or disappear into the black hole of tools. I will keep it safe and look forward to trying this new set.
- Germaine A from Willow Springs, MO
If you want it done right, D.I.Y.!
- Chas D from Port Arthur, TX
With alot to do here at my house making this lot and house a home I need all the tools I can get. My next project is building a shed then a fence, with some hard work good tools and Home Depot right down the street all I can do is Smile.
- john w from Bandera, TX
“If you need a helping hand, look no further than the end of your wrist”
- Lois C from Cameron, NC
home improvements are a pain in the caboose, unless you have the rite tools. this is definately a a prime tool needed!!!!
- carrie a from Broken Arrow, OK
If there is any way that something could go WRONG –
It WILL!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
Answer: Measure twice, cut once and mistakes will be avoided.
Question: What does my father always say, but fail to follow through on?
- Anna M from Laurel, MD
If you want it done right do it yourself…
- Brian R from Georgetown, KY
A good screwdriver is the answer to a lot of problems.
- deborah c from grand rapids, MI
think safe
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
I need these tools because I put together a lot of n/d furniture
- Denise G from Palm Coast, FL
He who laughs last lived the longest
- Reginald S from Fairburn, GA
I enjoy doing some projects myself after i’m done i can stand back and look at it and say i accomplished a lot and feel a sense of satisfaction from it.
- RON P from RUSSELL SPRINGS, KY
There’s no such thing as a one hour project.
- Philip D from Walpole, MA
I truly enjoy DIY, I live in a hundred + year old house, so theres a lot of DIY here.
- Frank Z from Pineview, GA
I do as much of my own household repair work that I can.
- Shirley P from Topeka, KS
Try and fix it…the reward is in the job well done!
- Sally S from Trego, WI
You know you are doing a good job if you say “ouch” at least once.
- Jennifer W from Abilene, TX
If you want it done right…DIY.
- James W from Scottsdale, AZ
Screwed or not; that is the question!
- James B from Carmel, IN
My dad taught all of us to create things as well as
repair things.
- Susan P from Pembroke Pines, FL
this will be great for arthitic hands
- susan l from aberdeen, WA
These tools would get used alot around here!
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
If Jack can’t do it no body can.
- Debbe F from Moro, IL
If at first you don’t succeed, blame the author of the DIY book you read.
- Don P from Greendale, WI
PUT MY TOOLS AWAY WHEN YOU ARE DONE
- ron g from rutland, VT
It is what it is.
- Nick S from Knoxville, TN
My husband used all my old cabinets retrofitted to make new cabinets. He inset some into the stud cavity, he used doors from pantry cabinets to make an inset spice cabinet and large drawers. He is a cabinet installer so I didnt need new ones!
- Suzanne M from Monroe, NC
Satisfaction is in doing it yourself.
Knowledge is in the trying to do new things.
- Gregory W from Cincinnati, OH
Always plan to double the time you THINK a project will take. We have been very pleased with the “redos” of our kitchen & bathrooms which we updated from the 1950s to the 21st century!
- Mil F from Knoxville, TN
More antique pictures than a old howard hughs house. I use these types tools daily to hang thousands of old navy movie pictures.
- Kimberly G from Albuquerque, NM
My wife always ask me ” why do you have to have all those tools when you dont know how to FIX anything”
- Ernest H from Northport, AL
I love good tools even if I am a woman,I do not have to ask someone to come and help me when I can learn to do things for myself.
I wasn’t call Jack for nothing-I am a jack of all trades and master of none and also a Carpenter by name and by trade.
- Jacqueline C from Jackson, KY
You can never have too many tools
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
When there is nothing that you can do when your drill and bits won’t fit in a corner or in a tight spot.Thats when these baybies would work like a gem.
- Roger Y from Franklin, OH
Every one need a ratchet set
- sue s from SAN JOSE, CA
No Good Deed Will Go Unpunished!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, AL
My dad always told me that if you don’t try then you fail. However if you try (to fix it) you’re all ready a winner! He also taught me righty tighty lefty loosey…and still to this day that helps me get through a lot of projects!
- Sally S from Trego, WI
We like to work together
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
I love to do fix-it projects around the house. My dad
would be proud!
- Susan P from Pembroke Pines, FL
I don’t have a do it yourself project because I don’t have any tools!
- Kristine V from Bokeelia, FL
“Give a new bride a pot to cook in and a tool kit of her own”. I have owned a tool kit since I got married and have done my own small repairs for 50 years. I always give a small tool kit as a bridal shower gift.
- Lois C from Cameron, NC
I can’t do any fix-it jobs until I get my new screwdriver kit.
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
WORK, WORk, WOrk, Work, work
- Paul C from Albuquerque, NM
I am never afraid to tackle a project and give it my all to see if I have the knowledge and experience to complete it. I love to be able to be a Fixer-Upper. I love to work with all kinds of tools. Gives me a sense of accomplishment.
- Cathy S from New Philadelphia, OH
PUT YER TOOLS AWAY OR MINE AT LEAST!
- ron g from rutland, VT
No situation is so BAD that it can’t get WORSE!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
mowed the lawn
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
I need these tools because I put together a number of k/d furniture items.
- Denise G from Palm Coast, FL
Do it right the first time so you don’t have to do it again
- Dianna M from Belton, TX
You can’t school a fool with a tool. Plan, prepare, study then start.
- Terri G from Glen Ellyn, IL
Theres no better enjoyment than knowing you did it yourself.
- Michele N from Bemidji, MN
This prize was on my Christmas list and Santa didn’t deliver…(I was good too).
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
A tip for each job
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
Thanks to Home Depots website, I have saved a lot of money by doing projects around my house myself. Their instructional videos are a great help.
- Kathy B from Bondsville, MA
This calls for major ratcheting!!
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
Oh no!
- Evelyn Y from Temecula, CA
My grandfather used to say “measure twice, cut once” “If it’s worth doing, it is worth doing right”
oh, you can tune a piano but you can’t tune-a-fish
- Chris B from Wamego, KY
Don’t be a tool, Get the Tool!
- Paul C from Albuquerque, NM
“If you can’t fix it with a screw driver, hammer, nail, hacksaw, super glue or duck-tape, call daddy”
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
All do-it-yourself project ,can get a lot easier,with the right tools from Home Depot
- Frederick R from Portland, OR
Two wrongs don’t make a Right – but three Lefts DO!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, AL
My father always told me that if you don’t try you will fail. It’s trying that really matters. If you can’t count on yourself who can you count on to do things?
- Sally S from Trego, WI
A thing that is bought or sold, has no value unless it contains that which cannot be bought or sold.
the honor and integrity of he who made it.
- charles h from maryville, TN
I’d rather repair something and keep it than throw it
away and buy a new one.
- Susan P from Pembroke Pines, FL
i like roofing
- dan c from Rochester, NY
If the economy wasn’t so bad I would have bought one already
- Larry W from Nashua, NH
Fix it.
- Chris B from Melrose, WI
pick battles big enough to matter & small enough to win
- al h from oakton, VA
Oooooops!
- Philip Y from Temecula, CA
Measure twice, cut once. And that is SOOOOOO true!!
- Danielle H from San Antonio, TX
My neighbor has a set like this that I borrow. I want my own.
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
Ratchet me up!!
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
put the tools away when you are done
- ron g from rutland, VT
“Don’t start a job if you can’t finish it” and If you are going to do a job, do it right” are two of my wife’s favorite sayings/nags when I start a project
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
The right tool for the right job. It’s a time and money saver. Also saves on bandaids and colorful language.
- Terri G from Glen Ellyn, IL
do it yourself,do it now,do it carefully,
doing it is where it’s at.
- Ben e from villa ridge, MO
If my husband can’t do it no one can.
- Christine M from Hopatcong, NJ
If I dont do it myself it has a tendency to cut into my wealth.
- cindy c from west mifflin, PA
Get it fixed.
- Chris B from Melrose, WI
Home Depot has become my favorite store.
- Susan P from Pembroke Pines, FL
Don’t just look at it! FIX IT!!
- Paul C from Albuquerque, NM
measure 3 times and cut once
- Gregory F from Lake Wales, FL
the older i get, the better i was.
- janice o from colfax, CA
you cannot do a kindness too soon, for you never know how soon it will be too late.
- steve s from colfax, CA
I need to always read instructions or my diy projects look like a volcano
- Laura C from Claremont, NC
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”.
- Rita O from Sulphur Springs, TX
Please, fix it.
- Louise B from Delavan, WI
When my granddaughter was small,age 4, she had a broken toy and when her mother took it to repair it, she pulled away and said “Grandma will do it, grandmas can do everything” So now when something is broken everyone will say “Grandma will do it.”
- Lois C from Cameron, NC
recycle wood when you can.
- Millie M from San Antonio, TX
I like being ratcheted.
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
Early to bed early to rise – makes for a really boring
life.
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
My latest project was cleaning the garage
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
I love doing projects myself especially when they’re
completed and done right.
- Susan P from Pembroke Pines, FL
some things are better left to the pro’s
- Jeff B from Medford, OK
fail to plan, plan to fail
- al h from oakton, VA
My dad taught me how to use tools. He’s awesome.
- Kathryn M from Saint Augustine, FL
If it ain’t broke, FIX IT ANYWAY!
- Paul C from Albuquerque, NM
Lefty loosey Righty tighty helps you remember which way to turn normally threaded fasteners.
- Stanley O from Aliquippa, PA
doing it yourself gives the greatest satisfaction when the project is completed
- dorothy s from egg harbor township, NJ
Leftie – lossie ,rightie -tightie
- Kerry L from Shelby Township, MI
“The job ain’t finnished until the tools are back in the box”
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
never put to much on your plate
- susan m from Powder Springs, GA
Into every life a little rain must fall – followed by hail
storms and devastating floods!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
When starting a project, always finish it.
- Quanda D from Comstock Park, MI
we use them on our tr6 all the time, without them, I’d don’t think we’d be able to get around sharp corners
- mary t from vero beach, FL
there’s no shame in hard work
- Jeff B from Medford, OK
The right tools from Home Depot can do just about any project.
- Frederick R from Portland, OR
there is no substitute for a genuine lack of preparation
- al h from oakton, VA
My husband tries but so many times we end up calling someone else to come in and fix whatever he has done. He tries too many short cuts.
- Sue B from Virginia Beach, VA
put my tools away and don’t loan them out
- ron g from rutland, VT
my husband and I build out house ourselves – literaly – and we are still married 30 years later to tell the story – oh yea, its not done yet!
- Carol D from Leonardtown, MD
Doing work yourself can save a lot of money. And even if you’re a girl, you’d be suprise at how much you can learn to do!
- Kathryn M from Saint Augustine, FL
If you want it done now, do it your self, If you want it done right, call a profesional.
- Reyes C from Cameron, NC
Never be surprised at how long a “short” weekend project can take.
- Jennifer W from Abilene, TX
” this too, shall pass”
- sally w from titusville, PA
Measure twice, cut once: an adage that saves a lot of unnecessary pain and work.
- Bud R from Revere, MA
If it ain’t broke -
Don’t fix it!
- Karen H from Warren, OH
Get her done
- Jeannette C from Chandler, AZ
Home Depot has made my life easier.
- Carmen P from Edgewater, MD
Be carefull of what you wish for…..You may get it.
- Lawrence L from Livonia, MI
The more I learn about women, the more I LOVE my tools!
- Paul C from Albuquerque, NM
I did a drywall job in my house by using a Do It Yourself book and my husbands tools.
- Julie L from Hickory, NC
Measure twice, cut once
- Kerry L from Shelby Township, MI
Before I start a project, I always check my power tools to make sure that they are in good working order. I tighten up any belts and change any blades that I might use in the project.
- Kenneth B from Xenia, OH
A stitch in TIME = OverTime!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
know when you’re in way over your head
- Jeff B from Medford, OK
Broke, fix it.
- Chris B from Melrose, WI
It is very fulfilling being able to finish what I start…and the right tools are needed for each job. These ratcheting screwdrivers would be helpful for so MANY around the house fix-ups!
- Mea C from Eau Claire, WI
don’t lend my tools out
- ron g from rutland, VT
work smarter not harder
- Scott M from Syracuse, UT
Tool it forever!
- Paul C from Albuquerque, NM
fish and visitors stink after 3 days
- Lawrence L from Livonia, MI
You come into this world cold, wet and hungry – and
then things get WORSE!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
When you do it yourself, then you know its done right.
- betty c from Tipp City, OH
My husband needs these tools!!
- Denise G from Palm Coast, FL
It’s not “no pain, no gain”. It’s “pain before gain.”
- Jay F from Lisle, IL
if it’s not broke don’t let my husband go near it.
- Christine M from Hopatcong, NJ
Time is the best measure of how well a job was done.
- michael d from durham, NC
as a single female boy oh boy do i need this
- nancy m from terre haute, IN
Trust nobody
- Lawrence L from Livonia, MI
Do it right the first time, so you don’t have to do it again (with the exception of love making)
- Dianna M from Belton, TX
if i can save a dollar i will go to the cheapest place but i want quality things for my money
- kathy t from STERLING HTS, MI
Just fix it!
- Chris B from Melrose, WI
With tools from Home Depot,you can do any project.
- Frederick R from Portland, OR
For an easy job, use the right tools for the job.
- Patricia C from Gray, KY
- Randall C from Omaha, NE
Hire a professional!
- Cynthia C from North Canton, OH
Make time to take your time, it always take more time then you think it will
- Art S from Roselle, IL
Measure twice, cut once.
- Julie F from Park City, UT
what can happen………..will!
- Gregory F from Lake Wales, FL
clean yer tools
- ron g from rutland, VT
patience and fortitude
- al h from oakton, VA
Do unto others, then SPLIT!
- Paul C from Albuquerque, NM
IT TWISTS, IT TURNS,IT’S IN THE CAN— NO IT IS THE CAN! THE I CAN!
- James B from Carmel, IN
Measure TWICE, cut once!
- Theresa E from Millsboro, DE
If it ain’t broke -
Don’t fix it!
- Karen H from Warren, OH
To err is human – so is making excuses!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
Rachet is the way to go.
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
With the right tools from Home Depot,you can do any project.
- Frederick R from Portland, OR
Every time you idiot proof something they make a better idiot
- Mark H from Goodells, MI
What we do in life,
echoes in eternity…
- Julie F from Park City, UT
Work hard and you will be rewarded
- Lawrence L from Livonia, MI
Must have this for my husband. He needs all the tools he can get!
- Denise G from Palm Coast, FL
Do it rignt the first time, or don’t do it at all…my Dad
- Dianna M from Belton, TX
Everything takes longer than two weeks.
- Christine F from New Castle, DE
my hubby loves to fix things around the house. He likes to replace old worn out things as well and could really use more tools.
- Tracey T from Gassaway, WV
my saying would be lopsided with I was building a bird house it was so lopsided it was’nt funny
- Dianna S from Iowa, LA
If you need it done right do it your self with HOME DEPOT!
- Mike C from West Fargo, ND
as a single gal i cant think of the number of time i could use this
- nancy m from terre haute, IN
Home Depot makes home upkeep simple.
- Carmen P from Edgewater, MD
i want my OWN tool collection to keep in the house, and this will be the first piece in my collection!
- Paula H from Garden City, MI
Measure twice….cut once!
- Millie M from San Antonio, TX
If it ain’t broke -
Don’t fix it!
- Karen H from Warren, OH
Measure twice – cut once!
- Richard F from Lexington, KY
put the tools away if you are not using them
- ron g from rutland, VT
Just bought our first home. There are many DIY projects to be done! We are learning as we go and are excited to improve our home.
- Christine S from Queensbury, NY
My father was Mr. Tool in our family and he saved us a great deal of money when we bought our home. He gave us many tools that he had double of, which helped us save money in the long run.
- Diane M from Elizabeth, NJ
I never ever have the right tool and have to run and buy the tool I need.
- Lorretta L from Cedar Falls, IA
If it’s not broke don’t fix it. If it’s broke fix it.
- Louise B from Delavan, WI
I’ve spent the last year renovating a 140 year old victorian house. I’ve installed floors built walls, redone electric, water, kitchen and bathrooms. It seems the adventure never end. I love it!
- James M from Webster City, IA
This kit makes life so much easier around the house. Stores in a drawer, and always the correct bit! I don’t have to go to the garage anymore for ‘quick fixes’.
- Paul C from Albuquerque, NM
after the first cuss, walk away for a few minutes
- kathy w from aloha, OR
Getting Old is not for the faint of heart!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
Never stop a project because it has developed into a problem. The problem will be worse if you lay it aside for awhile.
- Terry C from Belton, TX
We rarely do any DIY projects due to the lack of tools that we currently have, but one that is in the near future is taking a bedroom and turning it into a nice sewing room with a lot of wall units and shelves and a wonderful sewing desk
- Bonnie H from San Diego, CA
Just do it.
- Gary G from Satellite Beach, FL
My wife complains that I take too long to get projects around the home done, I tell her “I have to think a long time about it”, she is not buying what I have to say.
- DOUG C from NEW BERN, NC
i need a bunch of experience
is seams that i cant cut wood right
- Alvin E from Williston, ND
Working on a project with my husband is fun
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
Some Time ago as a Teenager I had a Coo Coo Clock it needed repair, so one day I took it apart it looked ok so i put it back together but i had couple pieces left over no place to put them so i pulled the chain and the Clock worked for quite a while
- Gerlinde S from Algona, IA
No project is too big..if you have the right tools
- Frederick R from Portland, OR
The house is falling, is falling apart and DIY is a categorically, necessary art!
- NETSICLE@AOL.COM C from 202 S LARKELLEN AVE, CA
Get the family involved then they wont be such a deterrent and will share in the finished product
- Richard J from Meriden, CT
Measure twice, I still end up cutting twice.
- Alan C from Agency, IA
If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!
- Cathie F from Erlanger, KY
Always seek professional assistance prior to starting a do it yourself home project.
- Quanda D from Comstock Park, MI
anything worth doing is worth doing right…
- Jeff B from Medford, OK
Always be ready for ANYTHING
- Ginger H from Franklin, TN
When I was growing up, little girls weren’t allowed to “get their hands dirty” Times have changed, so I’m teaching my granddaughter do it yourself projects!
- Patricia C from Bangor, ME
it usually takes about 3 times longer than planned.
- Gregory F from Lake Wales, FL
Home Projets are best done with a light heart and a strong back!
- lynn M from Milford, MA
it’ll just be 50 dollars and 30 minutes
- Tosha B from Oklahoma City, OK
This would be great for my wife. So she will leave MY tools alone.
- Tom M from Athens, TN
as a single female i really need good quality tools to make my handy girl jobs easier
- nancy m from terre haute, IN
Just do it!
- Chip W from Rogers, AR
I love to ratchet!!!
- Tim M from Slatington, PA
If you want it done right do it yourself but go to HomeDepot first
- Scott M from Syracuse, UT
I saw a saw saw in Arkansas, that could saw like no other saw I ever saw saw. If you saw a saw like the saw I saw saw in Arkansas, I’d like to see the saw you saw saw saw.
- Erica L from Greensboro, NC
put the tools away when you are done
- ron g from rutland, VT
If it ain’t broke -
Don’t fix it!
- Karen H from Warren, OH
Measure TWICE, cut once!
- Theresa E from Millsboro, DE
I help my mother keep up her rental properties and I’ve striped out screws heads on more than one occation because the screwdriver slips in my grip…with this I should get a better grip to prevent that from happening.
- Randall C from Omaha, NE
Let’s do it
- Jose L from Lansing, MI
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
- Raymond I from Glenshaw, PA
with the help of the internet, i built my own outside brick bread oven and grill combination. Never layed a brick in my life or poured a footer, it was a challenge and very full filling to do this job myself.
- donna p from sharpsville, PA
If at first you don’t succeed, IMPROVISE
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
Righty—Tighty
Lefty—Loosy
- Millie M from San Antonio, TX
never done by yourself
- Tosha B from Oklahoma City, OK
I found out the very hard way, that after 20 years of not using this device, i came to the sad realization, that if you use a spray painting device,it is imperative that you clean it throughly before putting it away.
- William B from Fletcher, NC
Using the right tools on a project, can save time and money
- Frederick R from Portland, OR
If you want it done right, do it yourself!
- Anthony D from Leopold, IN
I must have these tools!!!!!!!!!!!!
- Denise G from Palm Coast, FL
When you get ready to fix it. Just say screw it
- Larry W from Nashua, NH
Projects on an old house are rarely as simple as you think they’ll be. Break two things while you fix one.
- John M from Fort Worth, TX
Measure twice, cut once.
- Scott S from Allentown, PA
I’ve found that the biggest problem about tackling any DIY project is that you always get started and there is at least one tool that you find that you don’t have which would make the projet so much easier. Maybe having this tool set would help.
- Thomas T from Pine Level, NC
Work smarter not harder
- Scott M from Syracuse, UT
Early to bed and early to rise
- Lawrence L from Livonia, MI
stop fooling around
- ron g from rutland, VT
Mark my works this is going to happen.
Would love to win for my husband. Thank you.
- Susan L from Milton, FL
If it ain’t broke -
Don’t fix it!
- Karen H from Warren, OH
Measure TWICE, cut once!
- Theresa E from Millsboro, DE
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
- Raymond I from Glenshaw, PA
Yappy new year!
- Sarah M from Chillicothe, OH
I wish I could afford the tools I want, but I use the tools I can afford
- roger W from Claremont, CA
projects are fun
- Linda L from Palatka, FL
If the going gets tough, the tough go shopping!
- Fred S from Lemon Grove, CA
deck
- Michael G from Dayton, OH
It’s better if my husband dosn’t get involved.
- Christine M from Hopatcong, NJ
I love wood working, i build alot of great furniture. Carpentry is one of things I enjoy most.
- Bryan B from Iron Mountain, MI
a good screwdriver for all uses
- Bill H from Brownsville, OR
“this too, shall pass”
great for all problems
- sally w from titusville, PA
Don’t use a warped level to build your deck. Can you say wave?
- Kathy S from Hailey, ID
I just started remodeling an old house that I’m moving into and one of the first things I attempted was a shower surround. Wow! the feeling that I did it and it looks good. I’m going to do more myself!
- Sharon M from Etowah, TN
Thanks for this offering. One can never have enough quality tools.
- Don D from Mina, SD
Whistle while you work
- Lawrence L from Livonia, MI
Measure twice and cut once.
- Kenneth S from Alburtis, PA
Do it right the first time, so you don’t have to do it again. When you get mad or flustered over a project, just walk away & take a break…
- Dianna M from Belton, TX
Everything takes longer than two weeks.
- Christine F from New Castle, DE
I just like to fix/repair things around the apartment on
my own. Having a good set of tools is critical in doing
it, so I look around for things like this to help me do it
fast and easy.
- Rick B from Bloomfield, NJ
It’s going to get worse before it gets better has gotten me through many a DIY. Also, There is a light at the end of the tunnel.
- Patricia F from Newton, NJ
We made a carport as amateurs and after a heavy snowstorm, it collapsed.
- al h from oakton, VA
Work smarter not harder
- Scott M from Syracuse, UT
I make the future a brighter place.
- Douglas W from Georgetown, TX
AS A SINGLE FEMALE I NEED THIS AN A LOT MORE TOOLS CAUSE I DONT HAVE MY MUSCLES IN THE RIGHT PLACE LOL
HAVE A GREAT DAY AN THANKS FOR FUN CONTESTS
- nancy m from terre haute, IN
work happy time goes fast
- K. R. S from Kanab, UT
I can do it for you, or I can listen to you tell me how to do it. You choose. 
- Deborah R from Pennsboro, WV
My Do It Myself projects always turns out wrong for me. My dad is always having to bail me out and help me when I decide to do projects myself. In the future I guess I will stick to what I know like just watching and learning.
- Brandlyn G from Clifton, TN
If it ain’t broke -
Don’t fix it!
- Karen H from Warren, OH
don’t sweat the small stuff
- jeff c from swampscott, MA
Buy from those who care about their workers. Support the unions.
- Doris K from Hyde Park, NY
Measure TWICE, cut once!
- Theresa E from Millsboro, DE
Home Depot is just awesome in so many ways, many of my projects have been easier thanks to this company.
- Stephen S from Ridgeway, VA
I LEARNED ABOUT HAND TOOLS AS AN AIRCRAFT MECHANIC IN THE AIR FORCE
- NICHOLAS N from SATELLITE BEACH, FL
MEASURE TWICE-CUT ONCE
- Rich L from Washington, PA
Plan ahead and expect the unexpected.
Its never fun to run into cost overruns and unexpected expendutures mid way into operation
- Richard J from Meriden, CT
Since I have been a military spouse for over 40 years, I have learned to do a lot of DIY projects. Some have turned out well – others not so good.
- Tina R from Fayetteville, NC
I put together 1 small desk by myself and a second computer desk with my son, in some cases we had to make our own holes because they were not there and it’s held up pretty well over the past several years.
- Denise S from Lexington, KY
we do all the repairs around our home ourselves to save money which is good but they dont always come out. we could really use your tools.thank you so much for chance..
- Maria S from CROWLEY, LA
do it yourself, stay safe, save money..
- Thomas B from Cudahy, WI
Mark my works this is going to happen.
Would love to win for my husband. Thank you.
- Susan L from Milton, FL
Ill be Good
- Bret H from Warren, OH
If you husband is not a handy man, do not let him work on the plumbing.
- Laurie B from Trophy Club, TX
measure twice, cut once has always been the best
advise for me
- gregg d from boynton beach, FL
MY FAVORITE SAYING IS
IF IT AIN’T BROKE DON’T TRY TO FIX IT
That goes for everything in all aspects of life
- Jerree R from Bloomington, IN
take your time, make sure of mind and save time
- Richard V from Goldsboro, NC
Famous last words:
“Instructions!? What do you mean ‘it came with instructions’?!
- Bruce E from Damariscotta, ME
USE TOOLS TO HELP YOU HELP OTHERS
- Ray B from Midland, TX
Do it yourself projects seem to go a lot better when I
pay someone else to do them.
- Donna P from Edgewater, FL
Everything takes longer than two weeks.
- Christine F from New Castle, DE
“the right tool for the job!” –Mr. Natural
- Art B from Greensboro, NC
Measure Twice – Cut Once
- Cheryl S from Fox Lake, WI
cut it three times and it was still too short…
- jeff c from swampscott, MA
If I want it done right, I do it myself.
- Donna G from Shrub Oak, NY
hit the nail on the head
- ron g from rutland, VT
Measure once cut twice! The go to the HD to get more lumber!
- Mark N from Hampden, ME
I love to make things, must have gotten that from my grandfather whom was a master carpenter…
- Carol M from Highlands Ranch, CO
Never start something you can’t finish
- Becky M from Powell, TN
take the time to plan and it will go faster in the long run
- Valerie M from Marion, OH
Who dares, wins.
- Brenda P from Glendale, CA
take your time and get it done right
- michelle l from holbrook, NY
I like to be Mrs. fix it! I think I missed my calling!!!
- Patricia A from Norman, OK
I am an adult female who truly enjoy tougher DIY jobs at home. If I try, I can usually complete it as well as my husband!
- Lauren A from PBG, FL
Measure TWICE , cut ONCE.
- Scott S from Allentown, PA
Measure twice, cut once.
- Kenneth S from Alburtis, PA
THE RIGHT TOOL MAKES THE JOB GO A LOT EASIER!
- JOSPEH C from NEW COLUMBIA, PA
Never can find the right screwdriver.
- Chas C from Los Angeles, CA
i”m always looking for a screw driver, this would be great to have all the drivers in one package
- Michael K from Charlotte, NC
I don’t know about anyone else, but it seems when we are doing any type of a home project we never seem to have the right tool or equipment. It looks like we have everything there is, guess NOT.
- Sharon W from Point Of Rocks, MD
when all else fails, read the directions
- al h from oakton, VA
a little effort goes a long way!
- CRAIG Y from LAWRENCEVILLE, GA
Measure TWICE, cut once!
- Theresa E from Millsboro, DE
I start every project by visiting Home Depot and talking to a representative. Their knowledge, how to tips and workshops have saved me time and money on each project. Home Depot is part of my home improvement team!
- Carmen P from Edgewater, MD
I have such a limited expertise in home repairs that my wife keeps calling me
Tool Man. I need all the help I can get from tools that I can learn to use and this set of ratcheting screwdriver would be a big help.
- Teri S from Fond du Lac, WI
If it ain’t broke -
Don’t fix it!
- Karen H from Warren, OH
Do minor jobs that you know you can do. Changing parts is easy.
- ROBERT B from POWHATAN, VA
One can never own too many tools and this would be a great addition.
- Barbara K from Farmington, MI
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
- Raymond I from Glenshaw, PA
Never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.
- Jill M from Hendersonville, NC
At our house, we say the last owners did everything hoj’d – half-a@@ job.
- Jill L from Shippensburg, PA
DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME
- Raymond I from Glenshaw, PA
A great tool I’d love to win.
- Robert M from Sedona, AZ
be a fool, share your tools
- Ray B from Midland, TX
one thing my husband and I built was a 10 by 20 foot pool room out side we built it all by our self
- Frances W from Alford, FL
