5 Milwaukee Tool Finds To Help You Finish Your Basement Remodel

Every DIYer needs a quality drill in their toolbox. There's never a shortage of uses for a drill when it comes to home improvement and DIY projects. Basement remodels are no exception. It doesn't matter whether you're building a home theater, constructing a gaming room, or adding a guest bedroom. You'll need a drill for everything from hanging shelves to installing drywall and attaching hinges to doorframes. Most drills are either electric or battery-powered. They have pros and cons, but battery-powered drills will provide the most versatility while maintaining a generous power output.

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL™ Hammer Drill is an excellent choice for basement remodels or any other home improvement project. According to the Milwaukee website, the M18 FUEL ½-inch hammer drill is the most powerful on the market. It features a brushless steel motor capable of 1,400 inch-pound torque, an autostop mechanism that prevents overrotation, and an all-metal chuck with carbide teeth for increased durability. The drill also comes with a metal clip for easy portability and a built-in LED light to illuminate your work area.

Anyone who has ever used a caulk gun for more than a few minutes understands the pain and discomfort of the intense hand cramps that often result from using these tools. If you're remodeling your basement, you'll likely go through at least a few tubes of caulking before you wrap up the project. That translates to hours of squeezing a caulk gun, which is likely to tire even experienced contractors. Fortunately, caulk guns have kept up with modern technology. Now, you can find battery-powered caulk guns to speed up your projects and save your hands.

The Milwaukee M18™ Cordless 10-ounce Caulk and Adhesive Gun is a great addition to any professional or DIY toolbox. Like the shop vac and drill we covered above, this Milwaukee caulk gun uses M18 batteries. It features a six-setting speed dial, allowing users to customize the flow rate from between 0 and 21 inches per minute. It has a variable speed trigger, facilitating precise flow and bead width, and an anti-drip feature that prevents messes by stopping material instantly when you release the trigger. The gun features all-metal gears and 950 pounds of dispensing force, as well as a quick-change collar that's compatible with all Milwaukee quick-change devices.

There are few things worse than spending hours to complete a project only to realize that it's unlevel and you have to start over again. You can eyeball door frames, drywall, shelves, and even picture frames all you want. But the only way to guarantee that the job is done right is to check your work with a quality level. These relatively inexpensive and simple tools are essential for professional contractors and DIYers. Levels are easy to use, and it only takes a second or two to use one to check the quality of your work.

Milwaukee's 10-inch Die Cast Torpedo Level is an invaluable tool for home improvement jobs of all types, including basement remodels. Whether you're hanging drywall, installing shelving, building a door frame, or even tacking up some wall art, you'll need a level to make sure your work is even and correct. The Milwaukee torpedo level has a 360-degree adjustable vial, allowing you to take measurements at any angle. Its amplified rare earth magnets mean you can safely attach it to various metal surfaces for hands-free measurements. The level is built with durable, die-cast aluminum, and a drop-prevention loop ensures that your level will stay secure and last for many years of quality service.