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My Favorite Must-Have RYOBI Tools

July 23, 2026 By Erin Spain Leave a Comment

Fun fact: I’ve been using RYOBI tools ever since I started building DIY projects more than 14 years ago. They actually believed in me before I fully believed in myself, sending me a few tools when I first launched this blog and I was just learning how to use power tools. Since then, I’ve used RYOBI tools for countless furniture builds, home improvement projects, room makeovers, and woodworking projects. Over the years, I’ve found a handful of tools that I reach for again and again, so today I’m sharing my favorite must-have RYOBI tools that I think every DIYer should own.

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Whether you’re just getting started with DIY or you’re looking to add the best RYOBI tools to your workshop, these are the ones I personally use the most and recommend without hesitation.

I don’t think I’d survive without my RYOBI cordless sliding compound miter saw. I probably use this more than any of my other tools, and definitely more than any other saw.

Another absolute staple in my workshop is this cordless shop vac. It’s a great size, and the fact that it’s battery-powered makes it so convenient.

I definitely couldn’t live without my drill. I have a couple of their drill and driver kits actually.

Speaking of drivers, I love my impact drivers, including this compact impact driver.

I also love my brad nailer and crown stapler and have used both of them for many DIY projects.

As much as I hate sanding, my random orbit sander is a staple that I wouldn’t be able to do without, and I use it for almost every single woodworking project.

This might seem like a random addition since I don’t use it for woodworking, but I absolutely love this tire inflater! It makes it so easy to make sure your tires have the perfect amount of air pressure. It’s cordless and tells you your tire pressure and allows you to fill them to the exact PSI needed.

These tools have made so many DIY projects possible over the years, and I’m sure I will get a lot more use out of them in the future. I also love that they all run on the same 18 volt rechargeable batteries. If you’re just starting out and building a tool collection, you can’t go wrong with a RYOBI Combo Kit. It has basically everything you need to start building. What are your must-have tools? I’m always on the lookout for new ones to try!

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