I've come up with a list of really basic tools that no home should do without. I might amend this in the future to include other things, but this is a great starter. Just about any job that the average person could expect to be doing can be done with these tools:
16oz hammer*
tack hammer
WD-40
8" Vise grips
Hack saw
Caulk gun
Vaseline
1' level
Nails, screws, washers
9.6v cordless drill
Tape (Teflon/electrical)
Plumber's helper
12' or 16' tape measure
Emergency flashlight (w/ 3-posn. switch)
Wood glue
Combination square
8" adj. crescent wrench
6-part screwdriver
8" slipjoint pliers
duct tape**
picture wire
needlenose pliers
small & large putty knives
long-nose butane lighter
safety goggles
*Get a 20-oz hammer if you can handle it, but never anything less than 16.
**Remember: duct tape is like the Force -- it has a light side and a dark side and it binds everything in the universe together.
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Jahn, I will print this out and keep it in my purse for reference when I am at Home Depot. I started a kit last year for installing antennas and to have basic things, so this list will come in handy. Thanks.
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