Basic tool kit for the home

In short: With a few good tools most household repairs can be done. Quality pays off for things that are used often.

In more detail: A small basic kit fits into a toolbox and costs less than a big combination set with many useless parts.

In detail

• Hammer and pliers: Claw hammer, combination pliers, side cutters.
• Screwdrivers: Slotted, cross-head (Phillips/Pozidriv) and Torx in several sizes (schrauben-arten-und-groessen).
• Tape measure and spirit level: Measure before drilling and hanging.
• Cordless drill/driver: The most important power tool (bohren-in-wand-duebel-richtig-waehlen).
• Saws and utility knife: A hand saw, a knife with snap-off blades.
• Adjustable spanner and hex keys: For furniture and bicycle.
• Safety: Goggles, gloves and ear protection for noisy work.
• Order: Put tools back after use, otherwise you never find them.