These Are the 7 Tools Renters Must Have

With high interest rates and steep real estate prices, many are choosing to unlock their DIY inspirations within their rentals. Most landlords are happy to allow upgrades that improve the property, but you aren’t going to transform a space with a butter knife and a prayer. To turn a "standard unit" into a custom home, you need a curated kit of high-quality tools.

The selections below are designed with apartment living in mind but with an eye toward the future. You build a collection over...