Many homeowners want to do projects around their house, but don’t know what they need. Since most of us can’t afford a fully stocked toolbox, we need to know what the essential tools are. Below is a list of tools that you will need to do the most common home improvement projects.


1. Hammer
2. Set Of Assorted Sizes Of Phillips Screwdrivers
3. Set Of Assorted Sizes Of Flat Screwdrivers
4. Lockjaw Pliers
5. Needlenose Pliers
6. Standard Pliers
7. Set Of Assorted Wrenches In Metric & Standard sizes
8. Set Of Assorted Sockets In Metric & Standard sizes
9. Adjustable Wrench
10. Cordless Drill
11. Corded Drill
12. Set Of Assorted Wood, Metal, Masonry & Driver Bits
13. Hand Saw
14. Hack Saw
15. Circular Saw
16. Sandpaper
17. Hand Plane
18. 6” Clamps
19. 18” Bar Clamps
20. Assorted Sizes Of Putty & Taping Knifes
21. Saw Horses
22. Set Of Assorted Sizes Of Chisels

This is only a basic list and other tools may be needed for some jobs. If you can’t afford them all at one time buy them as you need them.