First time living alone? New home owner?

No matter what type of place you are living in, something in your home is most likely going to need a repair at some point in time. Some repairs may be major while others may be something minor, such as simply tightening a screw.

There are several tools every home owner should keep handy for the basic, everyday home repairs. Here is a list of hand tools I suggest should be in every tool kit:

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1. An All-Purpose Hammer
2. Pliers
3. Channel-lock Pliers
4. A Measuring Tape
5. A Retractable Utility Knife
6. A Speed Square
7. A Wrench
8. An Adjustable Crescent Wrench
9. A Basin Wrench
10. Small and Large Phillips Head Screwdrivers
11. Small and Large Flat Head Screwdrivers
12. A Level
13. A Handsaw
14. A Stud Finder
15. Electrical Tape (Duck Tape)

What other tools do you suggest should be added to a home owner's tool box?