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The Best Basic Home Toolkit
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The best basic tool kit This kit has all of the essentials in a small package, making it the best choice for common home repairs and upgrades.
Anvil A76HOS 76-Piece Homeowner Tool Set
A more limited selection of good-quality tools The quality of these tools is the same as for tools in our main pick, but the selection of tools isn’t as good.
$34 from Amazon If the Anvil is sold out or unavailable, the WorkPro W009021A 100-Piece Kitchen Drawer Tool Kit contains nearly all of the same tools at the same level of quality. It also comes with a nice zippered case that’s equipped with straps...
It’s important to keep in mind that both of these kits are entry-level. They’re the best of their kind, and they’re certainly better than nothing, but they aren’t designed for consistent, long-term use. We genuinely wish there were stronger pre-ass...
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Back to top The research Expand all Why you should trust us
Who this is for
How we picked
How we tested
Our pick: Anvil Homeowner’s Tool Set Top pick
Flaws but not dealbreakers
Runner-up: WorkPro W009021A 100-Piece Kitchen Drawer Tool Kit Runner-up
If you want a better toolkit, just get better tools
What to look forward to
The competition
Sources Meet your guide
Doug Mahoney
I write about a variety of home topics that range from tools and outdoor power equipment to fire safety and plumbing (toilets, bidets, and plungers). I also handle our pest-control guides, including those focused on bug repellents and mousetraps. I...
Further reading A collage including a tape measure, a drill and a screwdriver. Essential Tools for Basic Home Repair A voltage tester, ladder, and oscillating multi-tool on display in front of a green, yellow, and orange background. New Homeown...
Clean Everythi
$34 from Amazon If the Anvil is sold out or unavailable, the WorkPro W009021A 100-Piece Kitchen Drawer Tool Kit contains nearly all of the same tools at the same level of quality. It also comes with a nice zippered case that’s equipped with straps...
It’s important to keep in mind that both of these kits are entry-level. They’re the best of their kind, and they’re certainly better than nothing, but they aren’t designed for consistent, long-term use. We genuinely wish there were stronger pre-ass...
Clean Everything Get step-by-step advice on how to keep everything in your home squeaky clean. Delivered every Wednesday.
Sign Up For information about our privacy practices, including how to opt out of marketing emails, see our Privacy Policy. For general questions, contact us anytime.
Not quite ready to decide? Save this article to come back to it later. Save
Back to top The research Expand all Why you should trust us
Who this is for
How we picked
How we tested
Our pick: Anvil Homeowner’s Tool Set Top pick
Flaws but not dealbreakers
Runner-up: WorkPro W009021A 100-Piece Kitchen Drawer Tool Kit Runner-up
If you want a better toolkit, just get better tools
What to look forward to
The competition
Sources Meet your guide
Doug Mahoney
I write about a variety of home topics that range from tools and outdoor power equipment to fire safety and plumbing (toilets, bidets, and plungers). I also handle our pest-control guides, including those focused on bug repellents and mousetraps. I...
Further reading A collage including a tape measure, a drill and a screwdriver. Essential Tools for Basic Home Repair A voltage tester, ladder, and oscillating multi-tool on display in front of a green, yellow, and orange background. New Homeown...
Clean Everythi
WORKPRO 100 Piece Home Tool Kit