5 essential tools and items for avid DIYers: hammers... and analgesic gel?

Clockwise from top right: Palm sander, power drill, analgesic gel, hammer and nails, and jigsaw are Valerene's top five DIY tools. Photos: The Star/Faihan Ghani

Tools are much cherished possessions of DIY enthusiasts. And with the DIY trend gaining more popularity during the movement control orders, tools have never been more important.

Just ask avid DIYer and retiree Valerene Matthews, 62.