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Home Improvement Tools - GuidelineHome improvement tools explains what is needed in a home repair tool kit or tool box.Having the proper tools and supplies readily available makes your home improvement projects easier.  Tools That Should Be In Your Tool BoxThere are countless home improvement tools available. Unless you are a very fortunate individual, you probably will have to limit your choices. This isn't all bad news either. Soon you will realize that having a few basic tools will more than likely be enough to handle many projects around your house. Here are the ones I feel are most important.
Good screwdrivers: One Phillips (#2 head) and one slotted. 
An adjustable wrench, or a set of socket or open-end wrenches. 
 Pliers: ordinary, needle-nose and wire cutters. 
A set of Allen wrenches, used to tighten bolts that have six-sided holes on top. Allen wrenches come in Metric too. 
A level, 24" is ok normally, will help with everything from hanging a picture or curtain rods to
installing shelving. A 6-inch torpedo style level is very helpful as well.
A retractable tape measure. One that is 25 feet long is sufficient. I prefer 1" wide Stanley tapes. 
A stud finder, which helps locate behind-the-wall or ceiling structural boards.  A good hammer - a 16-ounce claw hammer with a good-fitting grip will work great. 
A small handsaw with a 12-inch blade that fits into a sheath for safety when transporting or storing.
A chisel, which can help chip out wood to reset a door hinge or adjust a sticking latch. 
A utility knife with a retractable replaceable blade. 
An assortment of screws and nails. Usually 1-5/8" and 3" black drywall screws work perfectly. 
A cordless drill. Look for one that drills holes and can be fitted with screwdriver attachments. 
A bottle of carpenters glue and rolls of electrical, masking and duct tape. 
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