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Essential Tools for a Basic Tool Kit
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By
Iwan Setiadi
Looking to create a basic tool kit? Check out our list of essential tools that every DIY enthusiast should have for home improvement and repairs
Accommodate a wide range of screw heads and applications.
Screwdriver Sets - Walmart.com
Versatile for driving nails and light demolition
Hammers
For accurate measurements in DIY projects and home improvement
Tape Measures
Loosening or tightening nuts and bolts of various sizes.
Crescent Wrench Set
Needle-nose for precision tasks and slip-joint for general use
Long Nose Slip Joint Pliers(173+) - Alibaba
Cutting through materials like cardboard, rope, or plastic
Utility Knife
Ensures that pictures, shelves, and other installations are perfectly straight
Levels
Often needed for assembling furniture or adjusting screws.
Hex Keys / Wrenches
Great for drilling holes and driving screws quickly and efficiently.
Cordless Drill And Bits
For working in dark spaces
Headlamp
Electrical tape for wires, duct tape for heavy-duty repairs, and masking tape for painting
Duct Tape - STIKK
Useful for automotive work and tightening nuts and bolts in hard-to-reach places
Ratchet & Socket Sets - The Home Depot
Helps locate studs in walls to securely hang heavy items
Stud Finders
For plumbing tasks like tightening pipes and fixtures
Pipe Wrenches
Handy for woodworking or chiseling out old grout or tile.
Chisel Sets - The Home Depot
Essential for protecting yourself while working on various projects
Safety Gear: Gloves, Glasses, Ear Protection
For organizing cables or temporarily securing items together.
Cable Ties
Hold materials in place while gluing or working.
Clamps
Seals pipe threads to prevent leaks in plumbing tasks.
Plumber's Tape
A hand saw for wood and a hacksaw for cutting through metal or plastic.
Hand Saw or Hacksaw
