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Handy tools for every household

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Fix-it, Felix! Maintain your home and fix the things that break
 
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Whether you need to hang a picture or build a cabinet, you can't live without a hammer! - affiliate link
Hammers at Lowes.com
 
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Get a good heavy flashlight and keep good batteries with it.  Great for when the power goes out - affiliate link
Energizer 1000-Lumen 3 Modes LED Flashlight with Batteries Included
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Protect yourself and your family with this combo smoke and carbon monoxide detector.  Make sure you have enough to cover the space you live in! - affiliate link
First Alert 10-Year Battery, Hardwired (with Battery Backup) Ionization Interconnected Combination Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector
 
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Grab a whole set of screwdrivers for all your projects.  Put together furniture pieces, remove outlet covers to paint, or simply replace the batteries in your kids favorite toy. - affiliate link
CRAFTSMAN 12 -Piece 6-in Screwdriver Set
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This is for bigger projects for sure, hanging cabinets and such, but also great for hanging your tv or a wall of photos - affiliate link
Bosch 50-ft Red Self-Leveling Cross-line Laser Level
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See if that new tv will fit on that wall, measuring a room to see how much paint you need, measure twice before you cut that board for your shelves. - affiliate link
Project Source 25-ft Tape Measure
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Break down boxes, open windows that are painted shut, just an all around good tool to have - affiliate link
Kobalt Compact Lockback 3/4-in 1 -Blade Folding Utility Knife
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If you plan on building anything a good drill is important.  Cordless can be handy, but an electric drill can save you cost on batteries in the long run too. - affiliate link
DEWALT XTREME 12-volt Max 3/8-in Keyless Brushless Cordless Drill 2 -Batteries Included (Soft Bag Included)
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Pry bar, nail puller, removing baseboards, lots of uses for this tool - affiliate link
Kobalt 15-in High Carbon Steel Wrecking Bar 15-in Carbon steel Wrecking bar
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Pliers to grip, tighten, loosen, and these will even cut wires. Essential everyday tool - affiliate link
CRAFTSMAN 8.0-in Slip joint pliers Wire Cutter Pliers
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You may not need these right away, but they are great for removing bolts in tight spaces with the ratcheting feature which I love - affiliate link
Klein Tools 90-Tooth Ratcheting Combo Wrench Set, SAE, 8-Piece
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Take your tools along with you or just have a good space to organize and store your tools - affiliate link
CRAFTSMAN 19.27-in W x 9.75-in H x 9.8-in D Black Plastic Tool Box
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Great little vac for cleaning out your car.  And the wet/dry vac will be a life saver if you ever leave your window down in the rain. - affiliate link
CRAFTSMAN Detachable Blower 12-Gallon 6 HP Corded Wet/Dry Shop Vacuum with Accessories Included
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Carpenters pencils for marking measurements and important notes (bottom, left, etc) on wood - affiliate link
Lowe's Carpenter pencil Blue Pencil
 
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Our step stool travels all over the house, changing light bulbs, reaching top shelves, storage above the fridge, we use it all the time - affiliate link
Kobalt 2 -Step 250-lb Capacity Multiple colors/finishes Aluminum Foldable Step Stool
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Cut a hole in drywall (carefully, know where your electrical and plumbing are!) or cutting off a nail you can't remove - affiliate link
DEWALT 20-volt Max Variable Speed Cordless Reciprocating Saw
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You never know when you are going to have to strap something in place! - affiliate link
SmartStraps 1-1/2-in x 14-ft Ratchet Tie Down 5000-lb Break Strength (2-Pack)
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Great for sticking things together! - affiliate link
Gorilla Off-white Quick Dry Interior/Exterior Wood Adhesive (Actual Net Contents: 8-fl oz )
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Get rid of the sticky - affiliate link
Goo Gone Pro Power 16 Fluid ounce(s) Adhesive Remover
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Great set with lots of tools you need for your home - affiliate link
DOWELL 62PCS Homeowner Tool Set Kit