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1. 1
   Pliers

   Grip and turn pipes, fittings and stuck nuts. The jaws adjust at the push of a button.

2. 2
   Hammer

   Sixteen ounces with a curved claw, for driving nails and pulling them back out.

3. 3
   Tape measure

   Sixteen feet covers most jobs inside the house.

   From: 7 Tape Measure Features You Were Never Taught →
4. 4
   Screwdriver set

   Ten flat head and Phillips, with magnetic tips.

   From: Garage Door Reversing? Turn This Screw 1/4 Turn →
5. 5
   Level

   Nine inches and magnetic, for shelves, pictures and anything that has to sit straight.

6. 6
   Drill

   Battery and charger included, so it works out of the box.

   From: SECURELY Mount a TV to the Wall in 5 Simple Steps →
7. 7
   Drill bit set

   Fourteen bits for wood, metal and plastic.

   From: SECURELY Mount a TV to the Wall in 5 Simple Steps →
8. 8
   Utility knife

   Cuts boxes, drywall and caulk, and the blade folds away.

9. 9
   Adjustable wrench

   Pocket-sized, for nuts and fittings in tight spots.

   From: How to Increase Water Pressure in Your House →
10. 10
    Stud finder

    So the TV, shelf or cabinet goes into wood, not just drywall.

    From: SECURELY Mount a TV to the Wall in 5 Simple Steps →
11. 11
    Headlamp

    Both hands free under the sink, in the attic or behind the TV.

12. 12
    Multimeter

    Confirms a wire is dead before you touch it, and tests batteries, fuses and switches.

    From: How to Install a 50 Amp RV Outlet and What It Costs →