10 Tools You Didn’t Know You Needed

6. Door and Cabinet Sprayer


The best way to get an smooth, professional finish on woodwork is to spray it. The paint goes on fast, and there are no roller overlaps, brushstrokes, or paint runs. Handheld paint sprayers that can apply oil and latex paint, sealers, and stains start at $80 and are easy to use. They’re great for painting kitchen cabinets, doors, and especially louvered closet doors. After your first project, you’ll feel like a master. (The downside: They take time to clean.)

Paint sprayer