It’s the tools that make a man. Or is it, it’s the man that makes the tools. Either way, if you’re a first-time homeowner you’re probably wondering what tools should I have on hand in case of an emergency. Well, you can never have enough tools needless to say for an emergency. However, here’s a list you can start with.

1) Always a hammer, and not some cheaper ones. Go for a 16 oz.

2) A screwdriver set.

3) A set of wrenches 1/4″ through 13/16″    

4) A nice all-around set of pliers

5) Retractable utility knife

6) Tape measure 25′

7) 2′ and 4′ foot level

8) Caulking gun

Ok now let’s real and talk about the tools you’ll need to do real work. But let’s talk about tool brands first. There is no Japanese or China leader in tools in the USA. Oh, you’ll find them but you should stay clear of them.

Just don’t buy the cheapest tools in the store and think well I’ll only need it once. That’s never true. Once you used it once you know you’ll be wanting to use it again and again so buy something that’s worth having.

For screw guns, I like and use professionally daily are Dewalt. But other NAME brands include Bosch, Milwaukee, Makita.

OK, so now you want to start building your so-called toolbox. So where do you start ?. Let’s get this tool party started shall we.

I’m going to start with some very basic tools you can start with.

Tools You’ll Want to Have