Tools and maintenance
A starter tool kit and the jobs every home needs.
Kits
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Products we picked
Exact products for the most-needed things here. Everything else opens an Amazon search.
- Our pick
Basic tool kit
CRAFTSMAN 57-piece home tool set
Hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, sockets and a tape in one case.
Good for: First apartment
- Our pick
Tape measure
STANLEY PowerLock 25-foot tape measure
The classic 25-foot tape.
Good for: Every toolbox
- Our pick
Cordless drill
BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX drill (LD120VA)
A light drill with a 30-piece bit set.
Good for: Home projects
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WD-40 or lubricant
WD-40 Multi-Use with Smart Straw
Loosens stuck parts and quiets squeaks. The straw flips up.
Good for: Toolbox
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Tools and home repair (13)
- Our pick
Basic tool kit
CRAFTSMAN 57-piece home tool set
Hammer, pliers, screwdrivers, sockets and a tape in one case.
Good for: First apartment
1 kit for the group
- Upgrade: CRAFTSMAN 102-piece tool kit ↗More sockets and bits, for home and car.
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
- Our pick
Tape measure
STANLEY PowerLock 25-foot tape measure
The classic 25-foot tape.
Good for: Every toolbox
1 tape measure for the group
Product link checked Oct 30, 2026
Screwdriver set
1 set for the group
Adjustable wrench
Ready.gov lists a wrench or pliers to turn off utilities.
1 wrench for the group
Hammer
1 hammer for the group
Utility knife
1 knife for the group
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