Screwdriver Set
The wide-eyed beauty of screwdrivers makes them the idealistic prick to tighten cabinet hardware , put in calorie-free switch , and snap give the lid on metal paint buns . This 10 - piece circle include all the common slotted and Phillips - forefront sizes , as well as stubby versions to get into tight spots .
About $ 12;stanleytools.com
Tape Measure
Keep it on hand to measure out anything from the wall field for a paint project to the heaviness of lumber at the base centre - where you ’ll hear that a 2×4 is not exactly 2 by 4 inch . The tough composite character ’s hopeful green colouration makes this Stanley Hi - Vis 12 - base taping measure easy to find .
About $ 5;lowes.com
Toolbox
preserve your collection of machine driver , screw propeller , and bolts in an gentle - to - catch tool chest keep thing organise and handy . The large - capacity credit card box has a single alloy latch that closes securely . A removable tray is great for mixed fasteners .
About $ 14;acehardware.com
Hammer
A 16 - ounce smooth - faced claw hammer has a nice mix of heft and versatility for driving nail into walls to hang image , knocking together ready - to - assemble furniture , and building birdhouse . The curved claw is utile for pulling out the nails that inevitably get out to . This Plumb model has a fibreglass hold that ’s virtually unbreakable .
About $ 13;cooperhandtools.com
channel Tape
For spry fixes around the home , this supersticky tape measure adheres to just about anything and has a dense , weave backing that is compact than most rolls , yet easy rip to length . Use it to repair lacerate tarps , humbled buckets , and just about everything except duct .
About $ 9;gorillaglue.com
torch
With a rechargeable worklight that you result plugged in , you wo n’t have to go expect for refreshing batteries the next time the breaker trips or when you have work to do inside a colored cesspool storage locker . The 25 LED are rat to last for 100,000 hours and surrender up to 8 hours of light per guardianship .
About $ 40 ; Snap - on atacehardware.com
Set of Pliers
Use them to straighten bent power - cord spark plug , supervene upon old showerheads , slicing wiring , and get a good hold on just about anything . This well - made outfit from Channellock include tongue - and - channel , side - cutting , needle - nose , and slip - joint plier . About $ 40;channellock.com
Utility Knife
You ’ll be extend to for this peter again and again to open boxes , sharpen pencils , stain mortises , and shave Mrs. Henry Wood . Spend a little more upfront for one with a comfy rubber - deal handle and built - in steel warehousing . Then you ’re more likely to pop in a fresh blade rather than forcing a slow one , which is n’t good .
About $ 8;stanleytools.com
Putty Knife
Just the puppet you want to spread a smidgen of spackling chemical compound , reglaze a window , or scrape off paint or wallpaper . This one has a flexible 2 - inch - wide blade .
About $ 7;hydetools.com
Handsaw
Less intimidating than a tycoon saw and faster to set up , this handsaw is in force for trimming baseball bat or determine stock because it cuts on the puff and push virgule .
About $ 13;stanleytools.com
Adjustable Wrench
You need one to constrain and forgather all manner of golf shot sets and appliances as well as plumbing fixtures . This twosome of Crescent pull has 6- and 10 - in - retentive handles . choose for the longer deal when you need superfluous leverage to relieve a stuck nut ; go for the myopic handle when space is tight .
About $ 20;cooperhandtools.com
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