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Hello again! Welcome back to iTOOLMART. Today, we're going to talk about the all-time most popular tools—you could even call them timeless, haha! We believe some of you may already be familiar with a few of these tools, as what we've brought to show you today are hand tools you're bound to encounter anywhere you go. But for those looking to buy tools, we have compiled the 10 essential tools for home use—the kind of tools where, if you don't have them, you'd probably have to run over and borrow from your neighbor. To avoid bothering next door, let's take a look together!
Screwdrivers
One of our first timeless, essential tools is the screwdriver. Screwdrivers actually come in various types and styles—short, long, thick, and large. There are also many different screwdriver tips, but the most popular is undeniably the cross-head, or what is officially called a Phillips head. But hold on, Phillips heads come in 3 sizes, and the most popular size is #2, which I'll briefly call Ph2. Therefore, the screwdriver you should have at home is a Ph2 screwdriver. As everyone likely knows, a screwdriver is used for tightening and loosening. In household chores, we may encounter small machines down to kitchen appliances. When we need to disassemble parts for repair or adaptation, we have to rely on this little screwdriver. It is truly indispensable in the home.
Saws
A cutting tool that requires no plug-in power or electricity at all—the best source of power for this tool is our own strength. A saw is considered an essential tool to keep at home. It comes in handy whenever we need to cut anything cylindrical or bar-shaped, whether it's wood, steel, PVC pipes, or plastic. While there are actually many types of saws, the one we recommend keeping at home is just a standard, versatile hacksaw.
Pliers / Clamp
Pliers are tools used to extend our hand's grip, and they are extremely useful for repairing sanitary ware, kitchenware, furniture, as well as cars and motorcycles. The pliers recommended to keep at home are undoubtedly combination pliers (lineman's pliers). This type of pliers can grip materials of various shapes—round, square, or flat—and some models can also cut materials. Therefore, when gripping objects in tight crevices, pliers are an absolute essential for every home we love. There are actually many types of pliers; feel free to check out more pliers here.
Hammers
A hammer is an important tool for pounding, driving, or striking anything into its proper place. Many people might think a hammer is only used with nails, but in reality, a hammer can do much more versatile work. For example, using a hammer to tap wall plugs into drill holes, or tapping a dented pot lid back into shape. The hammer we recommend keeping around the house is a standard claw hammer—extremely versatile.
Spanner
Combination wrenches are absolutely essential if you need to tighten or adjust industrial items such as cars, motorcycles, bicycles, or kitchen appliances. If you encounter a hex bolt without a combination wrench, you're truly out of luck because you won't be able to loosen or tighten it at all. This makes a combination wrench set highly recommended to keep at home. There are actually many sizes of combination wrenches, but the most popular sizes are a handful such as 8, 10, 12, 14, 17, and 21 mm. Therefore, keeping these tools ready ensures that when the time comes to use them, you can do so immediately without wasting any time.
Allen Keys
Hex keys (Allen wrenches) are considered an indispensable tool, commonly used for turning hex-socket bolts found extensively in furniture and vehicles. For home use, we recommend buying a hex key set because hex keys come in quite a variety of sizes, and the hex tip varies according to the specific bolt being driven. Keeping them as a set is therefore much more convenient than buying individual pieces. Another advantage is that if you buy a set, they are much harder to lose—give it a try if you don't believe it!
Tape Measures
A tape measure is an essential tool for measuring objects longer than a standard ruler, such as house structures and floor areas. Just imagine: if you want to landscape a garden, you need to know the dimensions of the area, right? A tape measure is the tool that lets you measure so you can calculate and design. The most popular tape measure is undoubtedly the 5-meter model, which we highly recommend using because it's very convenient and sits right in the middle. There are also 3-meter and 8-meter versions, but for home use, a 5-meter tape is the sweet spot—neither too large nor too small.
Flashlight
A flashlight is the true hero in the dark. Whenever we need to work in the dark or perform any activity, a flashlight kept at home becomes the primary tool for the job. Has your house ever experienced a power outage? We believe everyone's home has lost power at some point. This is the tool that brings light to everyone, preventing you from being left in complete darkness and helping guide you around. Home flashlights come in a wide variety of styles—from very bright to low light, cheap to expensive, self-standing to handheld. You can choose a flashlight based on your preference: cheap models are a bit fragile, while pricier ones are more durable. As long as it turns on and lights up the way, that's enough, right?
Drill
Now let's talk about power tools. The single power tool we recommend getting for the home first is a drill. A drill is the tool we use to bore holes, build things, and fasten items securely to walls for lasting strength—something no other hand tool can truly replace. The drill you should have at home is an impact/hammer drill with an impact drilling mode for versatility. The recommended chuck sizes are 13 mm or 16 mm. You can choose whichever drill fits your convenience, whether cordless or corded electric, but our main emphasis for a household drill is that it should be versatile enough to drive screws, drill wood, drill metal, and drill masonry. This is the power tool that we highly recommend.
Toolbox or Tool Cabinet
This refers to tool number 10 — or rather, strictly speaking, not quite a tool itself, because it is the storage equipment for all the tools mentioned above: a toolbox, or even better, a tool cabinet. Organizing and storing hand tools is absolutely essential, as tools and equipment unlike other items can pose dangers to your little ones. So, keeping tools neat, organized, and properly stored is essential for your lovely home, isn't it? Toolboxes and tool cabinets come in many styles; just find one large enough to fit all the tools we mentioned, SET it next to a nice piece of furniture, and you are all set.
This means that by now, everyone likely knows what basic tools should be kept at home. Having a complete set of tools enables you to fix issues that arise in your home promptly and in time without having to call a technician or rely on others. Handyman experience and tool proficiency can be developed continuously, and you will keep improving, just like the endless journey of learning. For today, iTOOLMART says goodbye for now. See you next time, goodbye!
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