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A word to the wise: having the right tool on hand when you need it can save you tons of time and trouble. Here are the top 5 must-haves; add more to your collection as you need them. Hammer Absolutely necessary. Pounds nails in, pulls them out. The 16-ounce model is fine for most home projects.   Craftsman 16-oz. Curved Claw Hammer   Pliers A slip-joint pliers grips, turns and pulls. The needle-nose variety does the same in tighter, smaller spaces.   Craftsman 6-1/2 in. Pliers, Slip-Joint   Screwdrivers 2 basic designs: flat-head and Phillips (has the tip that looks like a 4-pointed star). You need both.   Craftsman 8-pc. Screwdriver Set   Power Drill Drills holes, yes, but it also doubles as a power screwdriver. Some can even stir paint and sand surfaces.   Craftsman 12.0-volt Cordless EX Drill with 20 Accessory Bits   Utility Knife Handy for cutting things to size and opening packages. Get one with a retractable, replaceable blade.   Craftsman Utility Knife

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