Tool Kit for non tool users

[Monte Milanuk]

I'm another one that is partial to the multi-bit screwdrivers... Love those Klein 10-in-1!

Something that I don't believe I've seen mentioned yet that I find incredibly useful for odd jobs around the house is one of those little "4-in-hand" file/rasp combos that go for $5-10 at the local hardware/home store.

[Flamone LaChaud]

Let's see if I can remember what I put on my list for "things every house/apt needs" toolbox.
1. Wooden handled hammer
2, A pair of slotted screwdrivers (long and short) and a pair of Phillips head screwdrivers (long and short)
3. Miniature screwdriver set
4. Pliers - needlenose and regular
5. Adjustable wrenches (small and large)
6. Utility knife and utility scissors
7. Tape - Duct, Painters, and electrical
8. Hex key set
9. 6 or 12" level
10. Good flashlight
11. 3 in 1 oil, Battery cleaner spray
12. Crazy glue.
13, Assortment of small nails and screws
14. small assortment of hose clamps
15. Work gloves and Nitrile gloves.
16. Safety glasses.

I'm thinking there were a couple of other things, but this is the bulk of it.

[Jim Koepke]

In one of my field service tech positions we used Jensen tool kits.

Here they are starting from the lowest price going up > https://www.jensentools.com/search.a...348&sort=price

The kit for general maintenance will set you back close to $700:

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Jensen Deluxe General Maintenance Tool Kit

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[Andrew Joiner]

I've got a few of these for emergency tool kits. The locking part is handy.
https://www.amazon.com/Stanley-85-61.../dp/B00009OYGZ

[Tom Bender]

A pack of picture hangers would be a good addition.

[Bill Dufour]

some tooth picks and golf tees to plug leaks and hoses.

[Jim Koepke]

some tooth picks and golf tees to plug leaks and hoses.

This brought something a bit off topic to mind my brother does when he buys a hose. Before he even uses it he wraps some tape around it in a few places. Then takes it out and makes a mud puddle to drag it through. Then if he forgets and leaves it out most theives will look for a better hose to steal.

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[Gary Ragatz]

There are people who go looking for hoses to steal??

[Jim Koepke]

There are people who go looking for hoses to steal??

The are not out looking for hoses. They are opportunist who will steal anything they think they can sell.

A dirty leaky hose will not sell. A brand new shiny hose is an easier sell. An opportunistic low life is not likely to expend the effort to even wipe the hose off.

jtk

[Rich Engelhardt]

There are people who go looking for hoses to steal??

Priced a really good rubber hose recently? Damned things can run a couple hundred dollars! Yeah - I was sort of shocked at the price too! I only know this because I just went in search of one. Lowes sells the Flexzilla for like $100 something!

[John Goodin]

A small 1/4” socket set with sockets up to half inch and similar metric. I bought one as a Black Friday impulse buy. It is the go to set about 90 percent of the time. My buddy who works as a carpenter realized the portability and convenience and bought a similar set and says it is all he uses. So much easier than trying to use pliers.

Plus 1 to Jim. My in-laws are in their 80s and have never had more than a hammer and three screwdrivers.