DIY home projects can range in difficulty, but if the best hand tools for the job aren't available, the job becomes that much harder. The video below mentions the most important tools to have on hand for 80-90% of home maintenance projects.
Most homeowners already have a pair of scissors, a slotted screwdriver, a Phillips screwdriver, and a hammer.
Some homeowners may also have a long nose plier, a diagonal cutter, and a box cutter. While these are the most common hand tools, they're only the beginning.
Screwdrivers are not one-size-fits-all and it is necessary to have a few different sizes to fit the occasion. For slotted screwdrivers, you'll want mainly 6.5mm and 5mm tips, which fit the most common-sized slotted screws. For Phillips screwdrivers, you'll want PH1 and PH2 tips, which will also fit the most common-sized Phillips screws.
A tongue and groove plier is a good alternative to a wrench. It can work well as both an adjustable wrench and a slip joint plier.
Additionally, you'll want a set of measuring tape, a ruler, a scratch awl(ice pick), a metal file, and a hacksaw. Rather than buying individual screwdriver sets, you can also purchase a screwdriver set, which typically provides a screwdriver handle with several head sizes.
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