Any DIYer should be equipped with a toolbox and some basic tools; start with those below, adding extras as needed (and see page 209 for still others to kit out).
□Adjustable wrench
□Claw hammer (16-ounce)
□Hardware (nails, screws, and anchors)
□Level
□Locking, adjustable pliers (such as Vise-Grip)
□Measuring tape
□Putty knife
□Screwdriver (with flat-head and Phillips tips)
□Tapes (masking, painters’, duct, and electrical)
□Utility knife
□Cordless power drill and drill bits
□Handsaw
□Mallet
□Needle-nose pliers
□Safety goggles
□Staple gun
□Wire cutters