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DIY Toolbox Guide
Carpenter Amy Wynn Pastor, of the TLC television show Trading Spaces and author of "Yes, You Can!," gives her advice on the tools every DIYer should have and how to shop for them.
By Jennifer Wilson
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Amy's Shopping Tips
#1 Get a Good Fit
Make sure a tool fits in your hand and feels comfortable. Wave it around a bit. Practice its intended motion and gauge its weight.
#2 Build Up
Don't buy everything at once. The more experience you have, the more familiar you'll be with your tool needs and preferences.
#3 Ask Questions
"Have the courage to go up and talk to salesclerks about their opinions of a tool," Amy says. "That's what they're there for!"
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