Exterior installations
🛠️ Hand Tools That Work as Hard as You Do
We don’t baby our tools — we break them in.
They’ve been dropped off scaffolds, left in the rain, and swung till sunset — and they still show up for work the next morning.
If a tool can survive the Beautiful Homes crew, it earns its place in the belt.
These are our go-to hand tools — the ones that keep siding straight, corners clean, and craftsmanship alive.
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🔵 Estwing 19 oz. Straight Claw Hammer
Product Description:
The Estwing 19 oz is the legend in every truck bed and jobsite toolbox. One-piece forged steel means no welds and no failures — just pure drive power.
Its balanced weight hits hard, true, and clean, while the shock-reducing grip keeps your arm alive through a long day. Every nail drove feels like victory.
🟡 Stanley FatMax 35-Foot Tape Measure
Heavy, durable, and made to take a beating. The blade stands out over 10 feet without folding, which is a lifesaver when measuring siding runs, window openings, or deck spans by yourself. The hook grips like it’s magnetized (even when your hands are cold), and the case is tough enough to drop off a roof without losing calibration.
When I’m out measuring homes for proposals or installations, this is the one I trust — accurate, durable, and made for real-world use, not the toolbox showpiece.
If it says FatMax, it earns its name.
🟠 Klein Tools 25-Foot Tape Measure
Product Description:
The Klein 25’ rides with me every day — light, fast, and built for real work. It’s perfect for interior takeoffs, window and door measurements, or tight spaces where speed matters. The double-sided blade lets you read it from any angle, and the belt clip actually holds up instead of popping loose after a week.
I keep this one in the pouch — it’s compact, accurate, and ready whenever I need it. Tough enough for the trades, sharp enough for daily use.
🟡 DeWALT Premium Utility Knife
🟡 DeWALT Premium Utility Knife
DeWALT yellow and black utility knife resting on bench, built for quick blade swaps and precise cuts.
Product Description:
This DeWALT knife is muscle in your pocket. Heavy-duty metal body, comfortable grip, and instant blade swap mean no downtime between cuts. It glides through foam, vinyl, and sealant like a hot knife through Sunday gravy — sharp, steady, and ready for whatever’s next.
🟦 Irwin VISE-GRIP GrooveLock Pliers (10")
Product Description:
These Groove Locks are the muscle behind every tight fit. Push-button adjustment locks on fast while the multi-groove jaw bites down without slipping.
The anti-pinch handles keep your knuckles safe — because we’ve all been there once. They’re built for steel, pipe, and real work.
🟨 Irwin Needle-Nose Pliers
Product Description:
When space is tight, the Needle-Nose steps in. Long jaws reach where fingers can’t, and the serrated grip holds steady even when the weather won’t. Heat-treated edges stay sharp for trim, detail, and electrical work that calls for finesse over force.
DEWALT Premium Chalk Reel Set
🟠 DeWALT Premium Chalk Reel Set
Product Description:
The DeWALT Chalk Reel lays down truth in a line. A 100-foot retractable cord snaps clean and tight, while the stainless hook grabs edges with authority. The rugged casing can take drops, dust, and mud without missing a beat — made for builders who like their lines straight and their boundaries clear.
🔵 Klenk 13″ Siding Snips (Long 2-¼″ Cut Length)
The Snips That Built the Beautiful Homes Standard
- Made in the USA — built for crews who actually work their tools.
- 13″ overall length with a 2-¼″ long cut, perfect for smooth, confident shears through vinyl, aluminum, or steel siding.
- Manual compound leverage gives power without fatigue — slice through coil stock, J-channel, or corner posts with total control.
- Blades stay sharper longer — no chatter, no warping, no burrs.
- Shear-tight alignment means every cut line stays straight even after months of use.
- Handles designed for comfort and accuracy — not bulk.
- buy a couple extra springs too just in case.
🟦 Pro Tip: “We’ve tried them all — these are the snips that never quit.” — Beautiful Homes Crew
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Experienced Professionals
Pro Tip from the Crew
“Power tools make the noise — but hand tools make the reputation.”
— Beautiful Homes Installation Team
These aren’t showroom pieces. They’re beat-up, broken-in, and still out-performing.
Because at Beautiful Homes, the job doesn’t end until the details shine.
Real pros. Real tools. Built for those who still believe craftsmanship matters.