The kit behind the work
For the tool bag.
For the office.
Pick the kit for your trade: field screens and van gear, diagnostic tools for service calls, and a useful dispatch desk. Each guide connects the equipment to the job.
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Measure. Open. Repair. Finish.
Handyman gear for small shops
Five picks for measuring, moisture checks, gripping, access cuts and repeated sealing work.
Build the repair kit →Mow. Trim. Clear. Repeat.
Landscaping gear for small crews
Five picks for mowing, trimming, clearing, pruning and small-area spreading.
Build the lawn kit →Christmas gifts by trade
Contractor Christmas gifts 2026
Start with their trade: seven gift guides, standout picks and useful extras for any crew.
Find their gift →Gifts for the next clean
Gifts for cleaners 2026
Eight useful picks for carrying supplies, detail work, glass, cleanup and the end of the shift.
Choose their gift →Gifts for the next room
Gifts for painters 2026
Eight useful picks for layout, masking, rolling, lighting and the end of the shift.
Choose their gift →Gifts for the next cleaning round
Gifts for wash crews 2026
Eight useful picks for a matched rig, the window hand tools and the start and end of the shift.
Choose their gift →Gifts for the next service call
Gifts for plumbers 2026
Eight useful picks for gripping, copper repairs, inspection, lighting and a better tool kit.
Choose their gift →Gifts for the next shift
Gifts for landscapers and snow crews
Eight useful picks for pruning, early starts, winter walks and dry boots tomorrow.
Choose their gift →Christmas gifts that go to work
Gifts for electricians 2026
Eight useful picks for pocket tools, panel labels, hands-free light and a better service kit.
Choose their gift →The kit around the wand
Carpet cleaning gear
Five picks for heated spotting, drying airflow, pre-spray, grooming and adjacent-material checks.
Build the carpet kit →Prep, spray and roll
Painting gear for small crews
Six picks for spraying, level layout, masking and a matched roller-and-pole setup.
Build the repaint kit →Build the window-round kit
Window cleaning gear
A water-fed pole and DI tank, plus the washer, squeegee and holder for a tidy hand finish.
Build the glass kit →Build a matched wash kit
Pressure washing gear
Surface cleaner, hose, reel, tips and injector matched by pressure, flow and connections.
Build the wash kit →A useful service bag
Electrician gear for small shops
Six picks for checking, measuring, pulling, stripping, labeling and lighting the work.
Build the electrical kit →Clear the winter walk
Snow removal gear
Spreaders, battery clearing and ice melt matched to the job.
Build the snow kit →Heat for the repair
Cordless heat guns
Match the battery platform, heat control and nozzle to the job.
Choose the heat gun →Give copper a clean turn
Compact tubing benders
Match tube OD, bend angle and access to a lever or spring set.
Choose the bender →Controlled access cuts
Cordless oscillating multi-tools
Choose the battery platform and blade mount, then make a tidy opening for the repair.
Find the right multi-tool →Finish the repair
Cordless caulk guns
Match the battery platform and cartridge format, then keep the bead under control.
Choose the sealing tool →Before evacuation
Nitrogen regulators and test kits
Match pressure control, visible brazing flow and the equipment maker’s test procedure.
Build the nitrogen kit →Clear evacuation flow
Core tools and vacuum hoses
Match the service port, core tool and large-bore hose, then put the gauge on the system.
Build the evacuation kit →Motor insulation checks
Insulation resistance testers
Compare dedicated and combined testers, then save a compressor reading the next tech can use.
Compare insulation testers →Copper cuts in tight spots
Cordless copper tubing cutters
Match the tube size and cabinet space to a powered cutter or ratcheting manual backup.
Compare copper cutters →Tight access. Bigger pipe routes.
Compact right-angle drills
Match a compact repair drill or heavier stud-and-joist tool to the cutter and the space.
Compare right-angle drills →System vacuum. Timed hold. Clear records.
HVAC micron gauges
Compare wireless probes and standalone displays, then save the equipment-specific decay result.
Compare micron gauges →Room airflow. Better comfort records.
HVAC airflow meters
Compare a flow hood, vane funnel kit and hot-wire probes for register CFM and duct checks.
Compare airflow meters →Airflow. Furnace pressure. Clear records.
HVAC digital manometers
Choose an untethered probe pair, app probe or handheld for the service bag.
Compare manometers →Clamp. Read. Record.
Wireless pipe-clamp thermometers
Pipe fit, paired temperatures and a readable measurement record for the job.
Choose the clamps →Humidity. Comfort. Clear records.
HVAC digital psychrometers
Choose phone reports, a handheld display or two probes for live supply/return readings.
Compare psychrometers →Match the system. Pack the head.
Cordless PEX expansion tools
Choose the expansion tool, common repair heads and exact battery package for the service kit.
Compare PEX expanders →A clean metal cut
Compact cordless band saws
Match the cutting opening, blade and battery platform to the service truck.
Choose the saw →Cut it. Close it out.
Compact cordless saws for plumbing
Match the saw to your battery kit, bring the material blade and keep the repair record with the job.
Compare compact saws →Weigh it. Record it.
Refrigerant charging scales
Choose a handheld or app readout, compare display resolution and keep the measured charge on the job.
Compare charging scales →Recover it. Record it.
Recovery machines for HVAC service
Choose digital or analog controls, match the cylinder kit and keep the recovered weight on the job.
Compare recovery machines →Find it. Label it.
Circuit breaker finders for service calls
Choose a learning scan, manual sensitivity dial or automatic calibration for the service bag.
Compare breaker finders →Clean oil. Deep vacuum.
Vacuum pumps for residential installs
Choose corded or cordless power, pair a micron gauge and keep the hold result on the job.
Compare evacuation pumps →Right jaw. Tight space.
Pipe press kits for repair plumbers
Choose the compact kit and jaws for the fitting, with a larger-copper step-up.
Compare press tool kits →Clear the clog. Close the call.
Drain snakes for residential service
Match the cable to the fixture, from a sink branch to the toilet trap.
Compare drain snake picks →Read the air. Keep the record.
CO meters for the HVAC service bag
Choose a handheld spot checker or personal monitor, then keep readings on the job.
Compare CO meter picks →Drain it. Finish clean.
Transfer pumps for the service van
Match a hose-connected transfer pump or submersible to the draining job.
Pick the draining kit →Tighten it. Write it down.
Torque tools for mini-split flares
Choose the flare kit, digital wrench or adapter around the actual nut and torque setting.
Build the flare kit →Keep the plan beside the quote
Portable monitors for a van office
Choose a bright screen, a lighter bag or Windows touch, with the right USB-C video connection.
Build the two-screen desk →Take the readings. Keep the report.
Combustion analyzers
Choose gas channels, pressure testing and the report your office can use after the tune-up.
Build the heating-service kit →Clean entry. Tidy exit.
Boot covers and floor runners
Washable covers, fresh-pair supplies and the right route protection for each floor.
Build the clean-entry kit →The right kit. In the right pocket.
HVAC tool backpacks
Choose meter access, a separate laptop bay, PACKOUT connectivity or a lighter starting load.
Organize the service bag →Find the fitting. Finish the call.
Refrigerant leak detectors
Infrared, heated-diode and cloud-hunting picks, with the finding saved on the job.
Choose the leak-finding kit →Finish the repair. Take the mess.
Compact wet/dry vacs
Battery-platform and small corded picks,with the right tank,filter and hose for the final cleanup.
Build the cleanup kit →Less hunting. More fixing.
Label makers for the work van
Industrial cable labels, wide shelf names and phone-made drawer labels, matched to the tape.
Give the kit a home →Dry boots. Better mornings.
Boot dryers for winter crews
Quiet convection, four-port fan dryers and a car-adapter option for the gear pile.
Build the drying spot →Grip the driveway. Own the doorway.
Traction cleats for icy service calls
Rotating midsole studs or full-sole grip: choose the route, fit the boot and plan the doorstep transition.
Choose the winter traction →Air up. Keep moving.
Portable truck tire inflators
Battery-platform convenience or sustained LT-tire duty: compare airflow, cooling breaks and power.
Build the tire kit →Read the fault. Keep the finding.
Clamp meters for HVAC service
Flame-sensor microamps, capacitor checks, temperature and the right wireless reading workflow.
Choose the service meter →Warm hands. Keep your grip.
Heated and insulated work gloves
Powered warmth, a heated liner and slimmer insulated gloves for tools and phones.
Choose your winter gloves →Short days. Bright crew.
Rechargeable work lights
Room floods, magnetic inspection lights and a hands-free headlamp, matched to the battery and working position.
Light the next job →Cold call. Warm crew.
Heated jackets for winter service
M12, DeWalt 20V and standalone battery kits: match the platform, heat zones and working layers.
Find your winter jacket →Dead battery. Full schedule.
Jump starters for work trucks
Gas vans, 6.7L diesel pickups and a shop booster: buy for the engine, not the biggest peak-amp number.
Build the truck kit →Paper in. Job record sorted.
Portable document scanners
Battery-powered van scans, office duplex stacks and receipt software, plus when a phone is enough.
Clear the paper pile →Keep the quote moving
USB-C power banks for the field
Choose stored Wh, useful USB-C ports and an IP-rated pocket pick, with calculated tablet top-ups.
Power the field bag →Take the call. Keep moving.
Headsets for contractor calls
Choose ANC for the parked van, open-ear for work breaks and the right phone/laptop handoff.
Choose the call kit →Keep the van office running
Portable power stations
Choose stored energy, USB-C and AC power for the laptop, tablet, hotspot and invoice printer.
Build the power setup →Give the van its own connection
Mobile hotspots for jobsites
Phone tethering or a dedicated hotspot: match the network, data plan and working kit.
Connect the van office →Read the system. Keep the record.
Digital HVAC manifolds & smart probes
Choose the service bag, match the vacuum accessories and save the measurement report with the job.
Build the service kit →Measure. Mark. Follow up.
Moisture meters for repair work
Pin and pinless picks, material scales and a useful reading log for the next visit.
Choose the moisture meter →See it. Save it. Quote it.
Inspection cameras for plumbers & HVAC
Steerable borescopes, wall-and-duct views and a sewer reel with the right locating setup.
Choose the inspection kit →Measure once. Quote clearly.
Laser measures for faster quotes
Bluetooth picks, useful floor-plan exports and a simple handoff into Jobber or Housecall Pro.
Build the quoting kit →Keep the van’s side of the story
Dash cams for work vans
Front, rear and cabin picks with local recording, heat ratings and the right parking-power kit.
Build the recording kit →Find the temperature story
Thermal cameras for service calls
Phone attachments and handhelds for HVAC, plumbing and electrical work, with a photo-to-job workflow.
Choose your thermal kit →Paper from the van
Portable invoice printers
Match Jobber or HCP’s mobile print route with a thermal or color printer and the right supplies.
Choose the print kit →Your truck desk
Tablet and truck mount
Pick the screen, protective case and mount around your Jobber or HCP workday.
Build the tablet setup →Follow the asset
Work-truck and trailer GPS
Phone GPS for crew coordination, plug-in tracking for vans and magnetic tracking for trailers.
Find your tracker →Useful gifts
Gifts for HVAC techs & contractors
Eight picks across pocket tools, jobsite power, diagnostic gear and office upgrades.
Open the gift guide →The office setup
Contractor dispatch desk
Set up the headset, screen and connections around your scheduling work.
Open the setup guide →