15 Stanley Tools To Build a Tool Kit .

Every homeowner should have a good toolkit, but you do not need to buy a lavish kit all at once - you can assemble one. A well-equipped toolkit is essential for completing jobs around the home — everything from hanging a picture frame to putting together furniture or doing major home improvements.

A  kit of basic tools is useful for quick fixes and small household tasks. For the homeowner, seasoned DIYer or handyman, it is essential. If you need a starter set or just need to supplement your existing set, you've come to the right place. We have compiled our top 15 list of essential tools for the home kit. 

As a general rule it is best to invest in well-made items that will last a lifetime. You can easily go to a few hardware stores around the city and buy an entire 25-piece, Made in China, piece of crap tool set for $80. Fight the temptation. These chintzy tools will probably last you a few uses before they snap or break on you. Invest your money in quality, durable tools that will last a lifetime. If you have no clue about which brand to go for, Stanley tools are a pretty safe bet. They’re durable and tough, and their hand tools come with a lifetime warranty.

Our 15-piece general homeowner's toolbox set includes one toolbox, one 16-ounce hammer, one 25-foot tape rule, one utility knife, one level, one long nose and one slip joint pliers, one Phillips screwdriver, one standard tip screwdriver, one hand saw, one crescent wrench, one vise grip (locking) pliers, one square, one flashlight and duct tape.

Tool Breakdown:

Toolbox

Keeping your collection of drivers, screws, and bolts in an easy-to-haul toolbox keeps things organized and handy. The large-capacity plastic box has a single metal latch that closes securely. A removable tray is great for assorted fasteners.

25-Foot Tape Rule

The perfect size for any job around the house, this 25-foot tape features the Tru-Zero end hook for accurate measurements. Buy a 25-foot model with a blade lock. The blade should be at least 1 inch wide to keep it from collapsing when extended beyond a few feet.

16-Ounce Hammer

A 16-ounce smooth-faced claw hammer has a nice mix of heft and versatility for driving nails into walls to hang pictures, knocking together ready-to-assemble furniture, and building birdhouses. The curved claw is useful for pulling out the nails that inevitably get bent. This Stanley model has a fiberglass handle that's nearly unbreakable.

Utility Knife

You'll be reaching for this tool again and again to easily cut through cardboard boxes, packages and more. Spend a little more upfront for one with a comfortable rubber-covered handle and built-in blade storage. Then you're more likely to pop in a fresh blade rather than forcing a dull one, which isn't safe.

Level

Don’t just trust your eyeballs when hanging a shelf or mounting a picture. Torpedo levels are compact enough to fit inside small toolboxes, and keep your artwork straight so it doesn’t look like your home is sinking. A must-have for hanging pictures, installing cabinets, or laying a patio.

Long Nose Pliers

Grab a pair for small and delicate tasks like repairing jewelry or gluing tiny pieces of a broken coffee mug. This tool is also helpful when you’re working in tight places such as the inside of a motorized toy or getting melted crayons out of the floor register ducts. The handle has a comfortable grip while using for bending, turning and cutting.

Slip Joint Pliers

With a comfortable grip, these 6-inch pliers offer two locking positions with a 1/2-inch jaw for grasping and turning.

Screwdriver Set

Flathead and Phillips -These two common screwdrivers will help you with a wide range of your fastening needs. The handles are ergonomically designed with a slip-resistant textured grip for a comfortable hold. The 4-inch bars are chrome vanadium to resist corrosion and feature a magnetic tip for a secure grip on fasteners.

Square

Whether you're setting up tools or marking lines to cut, you'll need an accurate square. Popular types include the combination square and the speed square.

Cresent Wrench

Of all your tools, the cresent wrench will probably see the most action. It’s like having 50 wrenches in one. You need one to tighten and assemble all manner of swing sets and appliances as well as plumbing fixtures. The crescent wrench is an adjustable wrench with a sliding jaw that changes the width of the wrench. You can use the same tool on different size nuts and bolts.

Vise Grip Pliers

These adjustable pliers are useful as a hand-held vice or clamp. They lock firmly onto a workpiece, usually one of metal. Vise grip pliers come in handy when you need an extra hand but only have your own two mitts to work with. They are versatile tools that can be used as pliers, a pipe wrench, an adjustable wrench, wire cutters, a ratchet, or a clamp.

HandSaw

Even in this age of power tools, the traditional handsaw has many uses. It’s quiet, portable, easy to use, requires no electrical power, and can finish more than a few jobs the basic hand-held circular saw cannot. Less intimidating than a power saw and faster to set up, this handsaw is good for trimming lumber or molding stock because it cuts on the pull and push strokes.

Flashlight

You'll need a flashlight for your emergency kit anyway, but you could get a dedicated LED light, head lamp, or work lamp to make sure you're sawing/screwing/nailing or otherwise DIYing correctly in low or no light.

Other: Though not your standard tools, a well-outfit toolbox should also include: safety goggles, work gloves, rags, pencil, superglue, and, of course, duct tape and WD-40.

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