Big-box stores can be a girl's best friend — if you know where to look. We scoured the shelves, using our unique and exclusive Sweetspot find-the-best-stuff methodology, to bring you this sweet pick.

We’ve watched just enough home renovation reality TV to believe that we can update any room in our house without much help. But ever since taking on our Do-It-Yourself mentality, we’ve been noticing a serious imbalance: We may have the girl power, but there isn’t much in the way of girly power tools…

Which is why we were so appreciative when we came across Tomboy Trades. Instead of the standard ho-hum hues (tan, tan and more tan) typically used for construction gear, this line of tool belts and work boots are available in female-friendly colours including pink, blue, green and red.

For serious reconstruction, we can also pick up a matching hardhat and safety goggles, and they even have cute cap-sleeve tees to show of our super buff arms (hammering really builds up the pipes).

And when we need to call in for reinforcements (we do not mix well with electricity), we use Tomboy’s handy online directory of professional female tradeswomen, complete with carpenters, painters and electricians — all in Ontario. And none of them will make fun of our outfit.

Tomboy Trades
www.tomboytrades.com

Available at:
Home Depot
www.homedepot.ca