love tools?

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The only reason I don't have more tools is because I don't have that kind of moolah. Since I have to work on the house I've had to get some more tools. I now have two different kinds of pry bars and have added a hand saw to my collection. I do not own any power tools except a drill.

Here's a list of basic tools that everyone should probably have (aside from the office scissors, flashlight, and pencil). Even if you don't know how to use it, it'd make the job easier for someone to come help you.

hammer (c'mon, tell me you have one) - one for small jobs and one for big jobs
tape measure
set of screw drivers (flat and phillips)
set of tiny screw drivers
set of pliers (plain, needlenose, and channel)
level
hack saw + blade
hand saw
box wrenches
ratchet wrench and socket set, metric and english
power drill and basic bits (buy specialty bits as you need them)
tool-grade extension cord (14 or 12 gauge cord)
a variety-pack of sand paper
some sort of block (such as scrap wood) you can use as a sanding block
electrical tape
variety-pack of electrical connecting nuts
fasteners:
small nails for hanging small things on the wall
medium nails for quick fixes
variety of plastic wall anchors and associated screws

plusses:
circular saw and general purpose blade
locking pliers
wood glue
hand-file (wood file)
clamps
hex wrenches
pry bar
stud finder
multimeter
luxury item: torque wrench

if you're going to be painting:
paint roller (choose right nap for your wall) and roller frame
trim roller and frame
paint roller pan
HIGH QUALITY sash brush
paint can opener
caulk gun
scraper
sanding sponge
wood filler
spackling
fiberglass wall repair tape
putty knife - 4"

someone else has a list here

I might update this list from time to time