| Hammer |
A 16-oz. curved-claw
nail hammer is your best bet. A rubber grip handle is more comfortable to
use for long periods of time. |
| Saw |
A cross-cut hand
saw will handle most things. There are some short ones that will fit in
the average tool box. |
| Stapler |
A small, stapler
that will also hold small brads can be very handy. |
| Screwdrivers |
A small basic
set that contains both standard flat blades as well as Phillips heads will
tackle most jobs. There are some pretty neat combination drivers that include
a variety of blades that all fit on one main handle. |
| Tape |
Don't forget the
incredible duct tape, which can hold anything together. Electrical tape
is handy too. |
| Drill |
Either cordless
or electrical will do. You will also need a variety of bits. |
| Level |
Even a small,
inexpensive level can help your work come out straight. |
| C-Clamps |
These will hold
lots of things you are trying to put back together. |
| Pliers |
A good, basic
pair of slip-joint pliers can tighten, loosen and hold all sorts of things
for you. |
| Wrench |
An adjustable
wrench or a "Crescent" wrench can give you lots of extra muscle
to tighten and loosen a variety of nuts and bolts. |
| Ruler |
A retracting flexible
tape rule is compact, accurate and very useful. |
| Utility Knife |
Get one with replaceable
blades. |
| Glue |
Household cement
will tackle most things. |
| Fastners |
Buy a couple of
inexpensive variety packs and you'll probably have what you need. |
| Sandpaper |
A basic variety
pack should have what you will need for the average project. |
| Lubricant |
WD-40 is amazing
stuff. |
| Flashlight |
A small, rechargeable
flashlight is important for all sorts of emergencies. |
| Tool Box |
A lightweight,
plastic model will hold most of this stuff plus a few of your own favorites.
There are some nifty models that have some great features like a place to
sit down! |
| Plunger |
A plumber's friend
can also be your friend, especially if your toilet is overflowing! |
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