Essential Tools for Your Dorm List: A Senior’s Perspective

As a senior who’s lived in dorms for years, I highly recommend adding basic tools to your dorm list. A screwdriver set and hammer are invaluable for assembling furniture, hanging pictures, and fixing loose screws on desk chairs. You’ll be the hero of move-in day when your roommate’s bed frame needs tightening or someone needs help mounting a whiteboard. Just check your dorm’s policies first – some restrict certain tools.

Remember to pack:

• Multi-bit screwdriver (Phillips and flathead)
• Small hammer
• Picture hanging nails
• Basic wrench
• Measuring tape

These tools take minimal space but solve countless dorm room challenges throughout the year.