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Squeeze clamps in a variety of lengths.
Some harbor Freight bar clamps in a variety of lengths.

I'd buy a 50' 12-3 extension cord instead....personal preference

If you pre-drill, you usually do not need an batt op impact.

Flea market/swap meet/garage sale sockets. Deep and normal size.
SAE & metric. They don't have to be span-on. Most of mine are craftsman.

Down the road... tap & die set especially if you do a lot of auto/mechanical work.

A decent set of 6 ton jack stands.

HTH...Don.
 
2 or 3 5 gallon buckets.
I use them for a variety of reasons around my home.
Tool tote, scrap wood holder, real small wheelbarrow, etc.
There is a guy in my town makes his own wine. Sells the buckets at his garage sale on Labor day.
Sometimes restaurants in town will sell/give them away.
 
a better respirator instead of dust mask
Long ago, when I was a man(smile), I overdosed on drywall dust.
From that time I became allergic to dust.
Since that time I usually wear a mask w/replaceable filters. I've had it maybe 20+ years at this point. I've swapped filters 4 or 5 times. The elastic straps are starting to wear out, not holding the desire position on my face at times.
Back then....IIRC....$50 for mask and 2 filters.

FWIW...Don.