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For jacks of all trades, outdoorsmen, disaster preppers or anyone who drives a car — reviewers say this “worth every penny” Rush Deer multitool hammer is a must-have for those “just in case” moments. The gadget is equipped with a whopping 16 tools for a piece of survival gear that fits handily in your pocket or glovebox. It includes a safety belt cutter, car safety hammer (that’s designed to shatter car glass), wire cutter, bottle opener, serrated knife, regular pliers, needle nose pliers, heavy duty mini claw hammer, screwdriver hole, Allen wrench, nail puller, slotted screwdriver, steel file, knife, Philips screwdriver and a slotted screwdriver. Whew!
The versatile multitool helps you stay prepared for just about anything. In addition to all the DIY support you could need in a pinch at home or while traveling, the piece can help get you out of your car in an emergency with its car window hammer and seatbelt cutter. It’s also a great do-it-all tool for outdoor survivalists and hobbyists to keep on their person while camping, hiking, exploring, fishing and more. (Reviewers added that they keep the multi-hammer with them on boats, while biking and even in horse trailers.)
The piece is also a great asset to an emergency go-bag — a pre-packed backpack you just grab and take with you if there’s ever an emergency that requires immediate evacuation.
There’s something to be said for the jam-packed tool’s incredible convenience.
As one person put it, “This tool allows you to grab it and likely use [it] on the spot instead of rummaging through every cubby in your car or your home junk drawer.”
“Every car, house and camping stash should have one of these. It’s a lifesaver when you don’t have tools around,” wrote another reviewer. “This has basic tools for almost anything you need.”
The multitool would also make a great Valentine’s Day present if you’re still needing one. Tons of reviewers reported gifting the item to parents, partners, children and other relatives, with even harder-to-please recipients approving of the gift. One shopper noted that her boyfriend deemed the multi-hammer “the most awesome thing he has ever owned.” (It’s such a good gift that you might just keep it for yourself — which other reviewers ended up doing, too.)
The 3.1-inch by 6.4-inch multi-hammer is made of stainless steel and comes with a waist clip bag for easy transport.
Grab a Rush Deer 16-in-1 multitool for yourself at Amazon, or read on for what reviewers have to say:
“This tool is compact and well made. We keep it in our kitchen and have found ourselves using it often because of all of the functions it has. It’s very sturdy and we like how it’s designed – compact and versatile. We’re going to order another to keep in our horse trailer.” — Amazon Customer
“I like this far more than my old Leatherman. It has more tools, it’s incredibly sturdy, and I especially like the screwdriver bits that are attached to it.” — Jason Cooper
“purchased this for my dad to keep in his car. he likes it so much, its become is handy little go to tool! well priced, durable, light weight and an overall nicely made multi tool hammer. Hope you enjoy yours as much as my dad does. Thinking of purchasing another one for my nephew, who just started driving. I think everyone can benefit from a multitool hammer for convenience and safety.” — Nel
“This tool is so cool. It is handy when I need a tool to put on a new toilet seat or to tighten a screw. It is amazing how handy the hammer has been for pounding in a loose nail or putting in a nail to drywall for a picture to hang. I keep it in my middle seat glove compartment for the safety of the window smasher. This is a good tool.” — Sherry
“I love that it comes with a nice case that can go on my belt. This mulittool has everything you need to so u don’t have to carry a tool box. I keep it in my glove box.” — adamax
Looking for more products to help you DIY? Check out these 20 helpful home repair items previously rounded up by senior shopping writer Tessa Flores.
The Mohawk Fil-Stik is an easy-to-use and mess-free solution to rid virtually any hard surface of those ugly scratches, nicks and superficial holes. The putty-like wax applies and blends into wood, walls, and plastics to fill and hide any abrasions. It can even work on leather furniture. It comes in a nearly endless variety of colors to match all of your repairing needs, be it crown moldings, picture frames, cabinets and more.
For larger wall gouges, holes and cracks throughout your home, Erase-A-Hole is a filling compound that was actually invented by a drywall professional and doesn’t require the same messy process of traditional putty and spackle methods. The water-based and non-shrinking material can work on surfaces like wood, drywall and plaster and, once dried, it can be sanded down smooth so it’s ready for a fresh layer of paint if needed.
This wall patch promises permanent repair for large holes in drywall and plaster. It’s made with galvanized steel and reinforced with a fiberglass mesh to help prevent repeat damage so you don’t have to keep repairing the same spot. Available in three different sizes, the patch is self-adhering. All you have to do is apply spackle over the pack and paint over the area once dried and smoothed.
Dingy, damaged grout hates to see this restorative pen coming. Equal parts grout paint and grout sealant, this pen is a non-toxic and low-odor colorant that bonds to grout to make it look like new and protect it from future staining. It applies easily and accurately using the precision tip (which comes in two widths) and several different colors.
This affordable kit has everything you need to repair or replace damaged screens in just 10 minutes, according to the kit’s maker. It includes a roll of UV-protective and high-tensile strength fiberglass mesh, a screen blade, a rolling screen tool that attaches the screen to its frame and a few other necessary tools to complete this task all on your own.
Cleverly designed to look just like real wood, Match N’ Patch is a multi-use tape that can be great for little home improvements like concealing cables, fixing damages on wood and repairing peeling wood laminate flooring. The tape, which comes in 12 wood-mimicking finishes, is intentionally thin for seamless blending into your existing wood surface.
For wood surfaces that need a little TLC, this Old English wood polish is a well-known and high-rated option on Amazon. Available in two flexible finishes, this formula can help conceal scratches, restore and condition damaged or old wood and protect it from future damage.
Another very popular product for maintaining and restoring wood is this food-grade mineral oil that isn’t just a chef-secret method for breathing new life into your butcher blocks, but any wood surface in your home. It even works on marble and soapstone countertops.
Before you begrudgingly replace sections of your kitchen countertops or bathroom vanities, you may want to try this acrylic repair kit that promises to fill in deep scratches or chips on many materials from porcelain to granite to marble to Silestone. Available in three flexible tones, the repair kit uses a light-cured acrylic that’s distributed using a needle-like pen for precise application.
Use this all-purpose wood filler for jobs that require disguising large gaps, missing chunks and deep cracks in wood surfaces from moldings to cabinets to tables, indoors and out. The easy-to-spread formula dries down to be shrink- and crack-resistant and promises to be easy to sand for the smoothest finish possible and binds well to paint or wood stains.
Caulking is important for finishing key areas like sinks, bathtubs and gutters so moisture and mold stays out and things look neat. But it doesn’t last forever and this highly rated waterproof sealant by Gorilla will come in handy when it’s time for a touch-up. The formula claims to be long-lasting and resistant to mold, mildew and yellowing over time. Use this fast-drying sealant on stainless steel, drywall, ceramic, laminate, wood and so much more.
Here’s another sealant option in the form of a silicone putty that easily adheres and molds to awkward areas to reinforce seals, patch holes, plug leaks or even waterproof exposed wires. Available in four colors and effective even in extreme temperatures, this silicone putty can easily be removed and reused in other areas thanks to its non-hardening nature.
Conveniently pre-mixed and ready to use, this concrete fills broken cracks in driveways, garage flooring and other masonry surfaces inside or out. Available in a few different amounts, including a squeeze tube or gallon bucket, the formula is self-leveling so just distribute in desired areas then let it dry.
Note that reviewers say it matches best with lighter shades of concrete.
One Amazon reviewer claimed that after noticing some gaps forming in their laminate flooring due to seasonal humidity changes, this gap-fixing tool and mallet were impressively effective at bringing floor planks back together. The ergonomic hand tool uses suction to adhere securely to smooth hard flooring, while the rubber mallet hits the edge of the tool to bring the desired panels back in place.
Replacing cracked windowpanes is probably up there on the list of intimidating DIY repairs, but this invisible window sealant can help fix the problem without any replacement to speak of. It’s a flowable bonding silicone that just applies over minor cracks and dries clear in just 24 hours.
Before you call the plumber to fix your clogged bathroom drain or kitchen sink, know that the Drainsoon is a heavy-duty drain snake that uses 25 feet of a spring-powered steel cable to remove most household clogs and get things flowing smoothly again.
Have some broken tiles? The MagicExy repair kit claims to fill in cracks in chips in either ceramic or porcelain tiles in bathtubs, flooring, countertops and more. The formula claims to use a mixture of tile paint and tile filler to offer a long-lasting solution to broken tiles and dries down to a glossy glaze finish. It comes in over 24 color variations.
Compatible with a variety of wood types and compositions, the Gorilla wood glue has 4.6 out of 5 stars on Amazon and promises “an incredibly strong” and waterproof bond, suitable for a variety of carpentry projects and repairs.
It might go without saying but if you’re venturing to do some DIY home repairs, you should probably have a basic electric drill and tool kit and this one by Black + Decker comes highly rated on Amazon. The 68-piece set includes a cordless electric drill and tons of other necessary basics and accessories like needle nose pliers, a hammer and more.