Every home needs a toolbox.

It’s common knowledge, but what’s actually in the toolbox? While some people have every tool and device under the sun, others have a few basic items…or nothing at all.

If you want to take care of nearly every task in your home, make sure you have these basic items waiting for you.

The Toolbox
Obviously you can’t keep your tools organized in one place without a good toolbox. There are many options for toolboxes, including hard-plastic and metal boxes. You could also choose a tool bag made from flexible, durable canvas.

Hammer
You never appreciate a good hammer until you need one. Not only will you want this basic tool for driving nails and setting wall hangers, the rip claw will become a versatile tool that finds numerous uses around the house, like removing all the nails and wall hangers you just set!

Screwdriver Set
Every house should have at least two screwdrivers: a Phillips and a flat head. If you want a small, simple option for basic jobs around the home, choose a screwdriver set with interchangeable heads, but make sure you don’t lose any of those small screwdriver bits.

Tape Measure
Whether you are a master carpenter or a fresh-faced homeowner, a tape measure will come in handy more often than you think. You can use it for countless tasks, including finding the center spot when hanging pictures, measuring for furniture, or estimating the square footage of a bedroom.

Crescent Wrench
Adjustable crescent wrenches are important tools for making basic adjustments to nuts and bolts around the house. With a head that can be made to fit smaller pipes, an adjustable wrench can be used on most shower-heads, sinks, and other essential plumbing items.

Pliers
Pull, pinch, twist, bend, remove…there are more verbs behind a pair of pliers than you could imagine. Every toolbox should have at least one pair of pliers, although having both a pair of round and needle nose pliers would be the best strategy.

Utility Knife
You may think that because you have kitchen knives, you don’t need a utility knife. You’re wrong. These tools, with replaceable razor blades, make even the toughest cutting jobs as smooth as butter, just be careful when using these sharp cutting tools.

Power Drill
A power drill makes the most tedious jobs easy, and having a cordless drill that you can take anywhere makes it more convenient and versatile. From assembling furniture to drilling pilot holes, a power drill makes quick work of nearly any task. Just remember to keep the drill charged or it becomes a high-priced paper weight.

Level
These are great for hanging kitchen cabinets, picture frames, and decorations. If you really want an advanced product, you can go with the laser light level, but most homeowners will be well-served by the classic bubble level, an affordable and easy-to-use tool for any homeowner.

Flashlight
It’s only a matter of time until your home needs a flashlight, so keep one in your tool box at all times. Whether you’re in a corner of the basement replacing a furnace filter or searching for candles during a power outage, a flashlight is a must-have for your toolbox.

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