1. Phillips screwdriver
   Plumbers tape
2. Speed square
   Stud finder

Henry Phillips invented the Phillips head screwdriver in the late 1920s. Don't get it confused with the vodka drink that's also named the screwdriver!

1. Floor jack
   Sandpaper
2. Torque wrench
   #2 Phillips screwdriver

What could you use a floor jack for? It has many uses and is especially handy for car repair work. This tool can get your car partially off the ground, giving you room to work underneath it, or to do jobs like changing the tires.

1. Pry bar
   Chisel
2. Vise grips
   Pliers

Pry bars are not only the tool of choice for burglars, but are also great for separating materials. They come in different lengths and levels of thickness, so you can pry apart big and little items.

1. #1 Phillips screwdriver
   Flathead screwdriver
2. Socket wrench
   Tape measure

The advantage of a socket wrench is that different sizes of sockets can be attached to it, giving you multiple tools in one! They often come in packs with a socket wrench and multiple sockets of varying sizes.

1. Long level
   Nails
2. Dead blow hammer
   String level

What does it mean to be "as tough as nails"? This is a saying describing how mentally, emotionally and/or physically strong or determined a person is. Try breaking or bending a nail and you'll understand the saying!

1. Chalk line
   Allen wrench
2. Vise grips
   Masonry nails

This tool was called a hex key until 1910, when it began to be known by its current name. William Allen created it; however, there were many other inventors and patents for similar tools around the same time.

1. Hammer
   Ratcheting screwdriver
2. Masonry nails
   Screws

This is a mechanical screwdriver that saves your wrist from injury and stress by using its internal ratcheting system. Save yourself the work and buy one of these!

1. Long level
   Utility knife
2. Tool belt
   Allan wrench

As its name implies, this knife is utilitarian. It could be used to cut boxes, shingles, tar paper and much more. Its convenient and safe retractable blade makes it a good tool to carry in your pocket.

1. Box wrench
   Crowbar
2. Chisel
   Screws

Although they seem like a simple, generic object, there are many different types of screws. Some of these include drywall screws, concrete, flathead and Phillips.

1. String level
   Ratcheting box wrench
2. Long level
   Electrical tape

This tool is the combination of a socket wrench and a box wrench, making it a more ergonomic choice than the box wrench. It is a good tool to use in tight places, like an engine compartment.

1. Putty knife
   Sandpaper
2. Speed square
   String level

This wide knife is commonly used for working with drywall and spackling. It could also be used by artists and craftsmen for handiwork.

1. Pliers
   Club hammer
2. Open ended wrench
   Vise grips

This is a large metal hammer, designed to drive stakes into the ground. The head of a club hammer is symmetrical.

1. Tape measure
   Dead blow hammer
2. Hacksaw
   Ratcheting screwdriver

This hacksaw can cut nearly any material. It is a staple for any plumber, mechanic or handyman.

1. Chalk line
   WD-40
2. Plumb bob
   Pickaxe

The classic tool of the sheriff’s prisoner work crew, the pickaxe is great for mining or digging ore from the earth. It generally has a metal head and a wooden handle.

1. Metal file
   Post level
2. String level
   Long level

This file has smaller, tighter machined cuts to aid in filing metal. It is used in a unidirectional motion.

1. Crescent wrench
   Pliers
2. Tape measure
   Square

This tool is used for measuring. A tape measure comes in a multitude of lengths and has increments of inches and/or centimeters.

1. Dead blow hammer
   Torx wrench
2. Work gloves
   Snips

Snips are scissors for sheet metal. Watch those fingers; these babies can cut through some seriously tough material.

1. Combination Square
   Tool belt
2. Plumbers tape
   Electrical tape

A combination square is good for measuring a 90- or 45-degree angle. Generally used by carpenters, this tool has a metal rule that can slide and be locked in multiple positions.

1. Stud finder
   Pipe Wrench
2. Wall anchor
   Safety glasses

This tool is used primarily by plumbers. It is adjustable in size by the knurled knob on the side, and gets a great grip on pipes.

1. Stud finder
   Sockets
2. #2 Phillips screwdriver
   Allan wrench

Used to remove nuts and bolts, sockets come in a variety of sizes, measured by the diameter of the bolt or nut head.

1. Slip-joint pliers
   Crimper
2. Open ended wrench
   Crowbar

This tongue and groove plier adjusts to multiple sizes. It has incredible grip with its serrated jaws and long hand grip.

1. Crowbar
   Masonry nails
2. Hammer
   Side-cutting pliers

Side-cutting pliers are great for cutting copper wire. Instead of a flat edge like traditional pliers, this tool has an angled cutting edge that snips wire effectively.

1. Screws
   Wood chisel
2. Speed square
   Sandpaper

This tool is great for installing hinges into door jambs. One end is sharp, for cutting wood, while the other end is blunt for hitting with a hammer.

1. Safety glasses
   Pick
2. Post level
   Leatherman Multi-Tool

The Leatherman Multi-Tool is the Swiss Army knife on steroids, with a file, scissors, knife, screwdrivers and more! Make MacGyver proud - buy yours today!

1. Stud finder
   Roofing nails
2. Volt/ohm meter
   Sockets

An ohmmeter measures electrical resistance in a given circuit or electrical component. This electrical tool can help keep you safe, Sparky!

1. Hand saw
   Torx wrench
2. Electrical tape
   Plumbers tape

This tool effectively cuts wood, metal, or plastic. A handsaw can be used for very controlled, lower volume cutting.

1. Freedom screwdriver
   Plumbers wrench
2. Slotted screwdriver
   Open ended wrench

There are different types of screwdrivers, so be careful to choose the correct one. A Phillips head screwdriver will not fit all screws!

1. Square
   Chalk Line
2. Sandpaper
   Torque wrench

The chalk line is a marking tool. It is used in general construction when a long straight line needs to be marked, often on a floor for laying tile.

1. Digging shovel
   Pickaxe
2. WD-40
   String level

The shovel is used for digging. It has a pointed metal head and flat spots to press into with your feet.

1. Dead blow hammer
   Level
2. Hammer
   Nails

This tool is used to make sure a given surface is perfectly horizontal or plumb. It utilizes a bubble that tells you when the object is level or plumb; you can see the air bubble in the liquid through a window in the tool.

1. Speed square
   Post level
2. Vise
   Socket wrench

The vise is a pair of pliers that has a special cam action system that can grip materials with extra power. The grip is adjusted by a hex head or knurled knob that is built into the handle of the pliers. The vise can continue to clamp without the user’s hand squeezing it the whole time!

1. Torx wrench
   Adjustable wrench
2. Sandpaper
   Post level

It has an adjustable jaw to accompany multiple sizes of bolts.

1. Tape measure
   Long level
2. Claw hammer
   Ratcheting screwdriver

This hand tool is used to pound nails. A framer and woodworker would use this tool. The non-striking side of the hammer is split like a claw, to remove unwanted nails.

1. Flathead screwdriver
   Work gloves
2. Electrical tape
   Ball-peen hammer

This hammer is generally used in metalworking. One end of the tool is like a traditional hammer, while the other end is rounded like a ball to aid in shaping metal.

1. Extension Cord
   Sandpaper
2. Wall anchor
   Roofing nails

Use this cord when you can’t quite reach the wall plug! They come in all sizes and generally have a grounded plug to make sure you don’t get electrocuted.

1. Hammer
   Screws
2. Step ladder
   Crossbar

Don't walk underneath one of these - it's said to be bad luck! This superstition has been around for hundreds of years, from the Christian faith and/or an association the ladder had with gallows. Either way, spitting after walking under a ladder is said to fend off the bad luck!

1. Electrical tape
   Cordless drill
2. Post level
   Socket wrench

Generally used as a more efficient, more powerful screwdriver, the cordless drill uses a rechargeable battery to power the tool versus a cord plugged into the wall. This tool has a center spinning chuck that can house a drill bit or a screwdriver head (Phillips or flat), as well as other attachments used for construction purposes.

1. Box wrench
   Flathead screwdriver
2. Electrical tape
   Needle nose pliers

Did you know where the word "pliers" originates? The term comes from the French word "plier," which means "to bend," and the Latin world "plicare," which means "to fold."

1. Sockets
   Sandpaper
2. Drill bits
   Wall anchors

Drill bits come in a variety of sizes, denoted by diameter. They are used for drilling holes in various materials.

1. Wall anchor
   String level
2. Plumbers wrench
   WD-40

Wall anchors are used to hang heavier objects from a wall constructed of a semi porous or brittle substance, like drywall. Wall anchors are generally made from plastic or metal, with a screw in the center that expands when tightened, allowing for a great load capacity.

1. WD-40
   Wall anchor
2. Socket wrench
   Toolbox

What's in a toolbox? Typically, the most commonly used tools are kept here: screwdrivers, nails, a hammer and a level are just a few items that one could find in a toolbox.

1. Box wrench
   Toolbelt
2. Chalk line
   Allen wrench

A toolbelt is worn around the waist for convenience. It allows the worker to be hands-free and have his or her most-needed tools right at the hip.

1. Plumbers wrench
   Plumb bob
2. Plumbers tape
   Work gloves

These babies will keep your hands nice and soft when working with hand tools. These are good for protecting your hands or keeping them warm when performing manual labor.

1. Tool belt
   Chalk line
2. Safety glasses
   Electrical tape

Use these glasses to protect your baby blues! Whether you are using pneumatic tools, hand tools or a leafblower, safety glasses keep you from going to the doctor’s office to remove foreign objects from your eyes!

1. Flashlight
   Tool belt
2. Tool box
   Tape measure

The flashlight is a tool that usually requires batteries. Make sure you have some AA’s on hand! A candle or large campfire could help you in case you forget this important tool!