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Basic toolbox checklist
One small case that covers most first jobs. Add a cordless drill when you start hanging shelves, and borrow the rare tools.
Where it lives: one case or bag that closes, in one known spot. The reasons behind each item are in what to put in a basic toolbox; every skill is on the master list, and the guides show where each kit fits.
What goes in the basic toolbox
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Basic toolbox checklist
- Tape measure
- Pencil
- Small level
- Hammer
- Screwdriver with swappable heads
- Pliers
- Adjustable wrench
- Utility knife with a retracting blade
- Flashlight with spare batteries
- Picture hooks and a few wall anchors
- Tape
- Work gloves
- Safety glasses
- Plunger, kept by the toilet
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