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Tools you should own

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A starter kit, not a workshop

Most homes need about a dozen tools. Not fifty. Not five. The right twelve handle ninety percent of small repairs. The rest can wait until the job comes up.

starter kit
A small set of well-chosen tools that covers most home repairs.
Your guess

A $4 hammer and a $12 hammer hang side by side. How much longer does the $12 one tend to last?

Sources

  • BLACK+DECKER — Essential hand tools for the home (https://www.blackanddecker.com/blogs/evergreen-faqs/what-are-the-essential-hand-tools-every-homeowner-should-have)
  • InterNACHI — 15 Tools Every Homeowner Should Own (https://www.nachi.org/15-tools.htm)
  • The DIY Playbook — Homeowner Essentials (https://thediyplaybook.com/best-tools-for-homeowners/)
  • Family Handyman — DIY tool guides