Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
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Essential Tools
• Plunger: Essential for unclogging toilets and sinks.
• Utility Knife: Handy for cutting materials like cardboard, drywall, and plastic. Get replacement blades too.
• Flashlight: Useful for work in dark or dimly lit areas, especially during power outages. Have extra batteries.
• Hammer: A versatile tool for driving nails, removing nails, and light demolition work. Handles can be wood or metal.
• Tape Measure: Essential for measuring dimensions accurately for various projects. Available in many lengths.
• Extension Cord: Provides flexibility for working in areas without nearby power outlets. A 100-foot cord is ideal.
• Screwdriver Set: Screwdrivers adjust screw tightness. Have both flathead and Phillips head in various sizes.
• Adjustable Crescent Wrench: The single tool is useful for tightening or loosening nuts and bolts of different sizes.
• Step Ladder: Allows safe access to higher areas for tasks like changing light bulbs or accessing storage.
• Duct Tape and Electrical Tape: Versatile for temporary fixes and small repairs. They are not interchangeable.
• WD-40 or Similar Lubricant: Helps loosen rusted or stuck parts and prevents squeaks in hinges and locks.
• Pliers Set: Includes regular pliers, needle-nose pliers, and locking pliers for gripping, bending, and cutting wires.
• Putty knife: Works as a scraper, cutter and spreader.
• Cordless Drill/Driver: Makes drilling holes, driving screws, minor grinding, and mixing paint faster and easier.
• Work Gloves and Safety Glasses: Protect your hands and eyes during various maintenance tasks.
• Safety Equipment: Dust mask, ear protection, and specialized gloves are advised depending on the task.
Overlooked Tools
• Water Main Key and T-bar: The key opens the meter box, and the T-bar shuts off a house’s main water valve for repairs.
• Voltage Tester: Essential for checking if electrical circuits are live before working on them.
• Stud Finder: Helps locate studs behind walls to hang heavy items securely. It can also detect electrical lines.
• Level: Ensures pictures, shelves, and other items are hung straight both vertically and horizontally.
• Painter’s 5-in-1 Tool: Functions as a paint roller cleaner, paint can opener, putty knife, scraper and gouger.
• Square: Accurately measures in inches and centimeters, verifies right angles, and has a metal edge for straight lines.
• Caulk Gun: Essential to seal gaps and cracks around windows, doors, and other surfaces. See “Let’s Talk Caulk.”
• Pipe Wrench: Preferred for plumbing repairs and installations. Adjustable head grips and turns pipes.
• Rubber Mallet: Ideal for assembling furniture or tapping items into place without damaging them.
• Hacksaw: Handy for cutting through metal pipes, rods, and other materials. Has a fine-toothed, hardened blade.
• Wire Stripper: Necessary for easily removing insulation from electrical wires for repairs or installations.
• Sheet Metal Snips (scissors): Makes straight and curved manual cuts through various sheet metals and plastic.
• Drill Bit Set: It’s not required in an apartment but will be necessary for all other housing. See “Let’s Drill Into Bits.”
A major remodel, anything involving high voltage, or gas pipes should be handled by licensed and trained professionals. However, these tools can save you time and money during emergencies or while tackling projects around the house.
Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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This 2,185 sq. ft. home in the Artesia neighborhood of Prosper has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining, and a- covered porch in the Prosper ISD.
This move-in ready home features an open floor plan with hand-scraped wood and tile flooring in common areas. The sophisticated single-level home features trayed ceilings, crown molding, and plantation shutters. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinets, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, a kitchen island, a walk-in pantry and a new stainless-steel dishwasher and oven. The secluded primary ensuite bedroom has a sitting area, a walk-in closet, dual granite vanities, a jetted tub, and a separate shower. The other three bedrooms share a bath with dual vanities outside the bath area. The backyard features an extended covered patio with a pergola. A work shed neatly stores tools and supplies. The active community offers many amenities, parks and more.
Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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This 2,185 sq. ft. home in the Artesia neighborhood of Prosper has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, formal dining, and a- covered porch in the Prosper ISD.
This move-in ready home features an open floor plan with hand-scraped wood and tile flooring in common areas. The sophisticated single-level home features trayed ceilings, crown molding, and plantation shutters. The gourmet kitchen features custom cabinets, granite countertops, a breakfast bar, a kitchen island, a walk-in pantry and a new stainless-steel dishwasher and oven. The secluded primary ensuite bedroom has a sitting area, a walk-in closet, dual granite vanities, a jetted tub, and a separate shower. The other three bedrooms share a bath with dual vanities outside the bath area. The backyard features an extended covered patio with a pergola. A work shed neatly stores tools and supplies. The active community offers many amenities, parks and more.
Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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This 3,495 sq. ft. home in the Spring Hill neighborhood of McKinney has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, formal dining, media room, game room, and covered porch/outdoor living room with a grill.
This home is nestled within Stonebridge Ranch. An iron railed stairway, hardwood floors and formal dining greets guests. The gourmet kitchen is nearby with granite counters, a farm sink, stainless steel appliances, counter seating, an island cooktop, an eat-in kitchen, built-in planning desk and breakfast room. The living room has a fireplace. The Primary bedroom and second bedroom are both on the ground floor with ensuite baths. Covered outdoor patio has a built-in grill, mounted TV, fan and shades.
The house has plantation shutters, ceiling fans throughout, and exclusion roof sealant. Upstairs has a game room, media room with projection equipment and screen, two secondary bedrooms and a Jack-and-Jill bath. Neighborhood amenities include Beach Club, pool, walking trails, fishing ponds, tennis, and much more.
Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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This 3,417 sq. ft. Highland Home in McKinney has 4 bedrooms, 3 and a half baths, an office, a dining room, a bonus room, a media room and a covered porch that overlooks green space with mature trees for added screening and privacy.
The move-in-ready home in the Ridgecrest Community features wood and tile floors downstairs. A dedicated office with barn doors is purposely built by the front door for work or a workout. The large dining room can easily be converted into a home studio. The kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast area and open access to the living room.
Upstairs has a large media room, an additional bonus room with a game closet, a bedroom with a bath, and two more split bedrooms with spacious walk-in closets plus a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The secluded community offers multiple pools, a children’s park, walking trails, and more. Schools feed to McKinney North High School in the McKinney ISD.
Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
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This 3,417 sq. ft. Highland Home in McKinney has 4 bedrooms, 3 and a half baths, an office, a dining room, a bonus room, a media room and a covered porch that overlooks green space with mature trees for added screening and privacy.
The move-in-ready home in the Ridgecrest Community features wood and tile floors downstairs. A dedicated office with barn doors is purposely built by the front door for work or a workout. The large dining room can easily be converted into a home studio. The kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast area and open access to the living room.
Upstairs has a large media room, an additional bonus room with a game closet, a bedroom with a bath, and two more split bedrooms with spacious walk-in closets plus a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. The secluded community offers multiple pools, a children’s park, walking trails, and more. Schools feed to McKinney North High School in the McKinney ISD.
Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com
#DFWmark #REALTOR #OpenHouse #Ridgecrest #McKinney #McKinneyISD #CollinCounty #home #house #RealEstate
Mark M. Hancock, GRI, MRP, AHWD
REALTOR, New Build certified
214-862-7212
DFWmark.com
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