Most important tools to have at home?

Help!!!!

What are the most important tools to have around the house to fix the usual problems that may happen?

Tabnabs

Duck tape!

Spocker

Tabnabs wrote: »

Duck tape!

for things that move when they shouldn't, and get some WD40 for things that don't move when they shoud

KERSPLAT!

Set of insulated screw drivers, hammer, electrical tape, pliers, mini level, Stanley knife, screws, rawl plugs, cable clips, measuring tape, adjustable spanner...

Plenty more I'm sure but that'd be a start.

brightspark

Phone numbers for reliable plumber, electrician, glazer, carpenter and roofer.


Possibly a locksmith too?

monkeynuz

Gaffer tape and hacksaw (junior or full size) the other suggestions are all good too, wire cutters if not already mentioned.

monkeynuz

Pump pliers are handy.

ubs69

Vice grip (irwin)

vicwatson

A saw

wandatowell

A good quality chainsaw

jack of all

A decent quality 1/4" drive socket set with screw driver bits, incl. hex, torx, philips, pozi and slot head- something like this:

http://www.halfords.ie/workshop-tools/tools/socket-sets/halfords-advanced-professional-36-piece-socket-set-1-4

With something like this you can assemble flat-pack furniture, carry out basic repairs, loosen or tighten most fasteners found around the house etc.

Prenderb

Drill/Driver - cordless type is very useful.

North West

Few more bits, allen Keys, Radiator Key, 3a & 13a fuses, flash light, 3/4" x 1/2 "plumbing spanner. ptfe tape.
Nw

Fiskar

4 rung telscopic ladder, flashlight that can be clipped to a baseball hat, good folding knife.

Armchair Andy

Bag of tie wraps. Hacksaw. Gag. Bottle of chlorine. Decent sponge. Bin bags. Cement blocks.

A2LUE42

For plumbing - a few of these

MaryAntoinette

The husband.

Atlantic Dawn

Socket set.

bigroad

Water pump.

Zebrano

A hammer will fix most problems

jonon9

A good bench Vice
Set of decent pliers
screwdrivers
tape measure
spanners
drill/impact
drill bits/bits
Hammer
flashlight
3 in 1 oil / WD40
swear jar
Beer in fridge.

I could list more but it all depends on the diy skill.

lostboy75

wandatowell wrote: »

A good quality chainsaw

This isn't really a necessary tool for the majority of people. I work a lot in my , quite well kitted out garage/workshop and have never used a chainsaw in 30 years. All the rest I agree with. Very few people go from nothing to fully stocked over night. The majority of us will have spend years or decades building up our tool collection. Get the basics that have been listed here. Nothing wrong with either of the German retailers to get you going. Then just keep your eyes open for bargains, or buy as you find a need for a particular tool. Unless your going for fairly obscure tools, you will use them, and can always sell them on if need be