In the wide spectrum of home improvement projects, from winging it with a roll of duct tape to definitely hiring a licensed contractor, there’s an expanding middle zone of semi-complex projects people want to do on their own. Some, like hanging shelves, are straightforward. Others, like putting up an accent wall or repairing damaged baseboards, require a bit more know-how. But even these projects are being tackled by relative home improvement novices, and social media is awash with beginners documenting DIY home improvement projects and decoration jobs, racking up tens of millions of views on the way.

The dirty secret of these viral videos is that while the person doing the project may not have much experience, they definitely have the tools for the job—tools most beginners either don’t have, can’t afford, or can’t cram into their small apartments. So while a 30-second video might make replacing a countertop look manageable, it can’t get done without a fair amount of equipment.

Dremel, the brand known for its craft-centric rotary tools, has a new line of affordable and compact tools designed specifically for the DIY home improvement beginner. Reverse engineered by analyzing the steps involved in finishing hundreds of the most common home DIY projects, Dremel’s new Blueprint system of compact tools aims to enable users to do projects with as few tools as possible.

The first two tools in the Blueprint line, now on sale, are a $99 handheld drill with a built-in stud finder and laser level, and a surprisingly compact $149 portable

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