There are lots of do-it-yourselfers out there and we have compiled a great starter kit which will provide you with tools for many different situations around your home. Tools make great gifts and anybody can use them, from beginners to experienced, for all types of projects.
This marks metal, high-carbon tool steel, and even glass to scratch your ID on your valuable possessions.
Mr. Heater Hero. You can still work in your garage, tailgate, or go on a roughing-it winter trip with this amazing propane heater. On cold winter nights this heater, with 35,000 BTUs of warm blown air, will save the day and night. It's cordless and has a rechargeable battery that runs for eight hours.
Zircon Multiscanner i520 Studfinder. You can make sure your bolts line up right in the center of metal or wood beams to take the guesswork out. It will also warn you about live electrical wires nearby!
How do you build a better ladder? Little Giant's Revolution XE has several different configurations, letting you use it as a traditional A-frame step ladder, a straight extension ladder, or split in two to make scaffolding trestles. It also has adjustable lengths on each side, so you can set it up on a staircase, over a curb, or on uneven ground. “It sounds crazy, but I always recommend getting a great ladder,” says Jodi Marks, author of Fix it in a Flash and a frequent contributor to HGTV. “Little Giants are the dream models. The smaller versions are great for cleaning gutters and changing lightbulbs.”
Karcher 2000 PSI Power Washer. Save time and money with this 2,000 psi washer. You can blast away dirt, pollen, water stains, and lots more off of your house siding, brick work, sidewalk, windows, and cars. They'll look like new.
Scotch Tough Duct Tape Extreme Hold. Their awesome duct tape is even better. It now resists extreme heat and cold. The transparent variety is perfect for using the tape incognito.
Rockwell 3Rill. This 12-volt is great for light jobs. Switch between three modes: an 800 ft. lb impact driver, a two-range variable speed reversible drill, or a variable torque screwdriver. It also has one of the most compact batteries you’ll find, which Rockwell will replace for free if it dies.
Paslode 16-Gauge Angled Finish Nailer. You’ll use this all the time. The Paslode gets into tight spots where other nailers won’t fit. For big jobs, it’s light enough (5 lbs.) to use all day without fatigue and it shoots out 1,200 nails on a single fuel cell and 4,000 nails on a full battery charge.
Fein MultiMaster. This versatile speed sanding and cutting tool is what you need for interior projects. It excels in corners, and it’ll grind through tile grout and adhesive with ease. It’s great for trimming around door frames, changing out your flooring, or cutting around door jams with its exceptional control.

Four-Piece Pliers Set. Pliers are useful and versatile for so many things. This four-piece set includes most of the basics you’ll ever need, including slip joint, diagonal, lineman’s, and cutting pliers with induction-hardened edges.
Stanley Homeowner’s Tool Set. This 65-Piece General Homeowner's Tool Set is a must-have for everyday maintenance jobs. It's the perfect starter investment.
Stanley FatMax Xtreme FuBar. This is a combination pry bar, sledgehammer, pickaxe, and pipe wrench. Demolition has just become fun and easy.
Stanley MaxGrip 10-inch Wrench. This double-duty wrench is adjustable and provides an excellent grip for any size nut. It also has a locking grip to give you an extra hand free for the rest of your task.
Bosch LaserDistance Measuring Tool. This four-inch laser tool from Bosch fits comfortably in your pocket and can measure distances of up to 230 feet with the push of a button—and it’s accurate to within .06 inches.
Magna Cart Elite 2 Hand Truck. Magna Cart’s hand truck will save your back the stress of lifting heavy objects because it supports up to 200 pounds. When you're done using it, it folds up into a compact, 10-pound package that slides easily into any closet.

Fiskars’ Long Handle Digging Shovel. This shovel is made from 100-percent steel construction, it has a pre-sharpened blade, and wide step making it versatile enough for lots of different jobs.
AquaPure Neverkink Eco-Smart Garden Hose. This eco-friendly garden hose resist kinks and it's one of the safest, most reliable options you’ll find.
Stiletto Hammer. This lightweight titanium hammer hits like a one-pound steel hammer, but only weighs 10 ounces. Because of its metallurgical properties of titanium, it transfers 10x less recoil shock, too.
Channellock #89 Rescue Tool. Designed for first responders, this is less than 11" long and weighs less than two pounds, but its six tools let you shatter auto glass, slice cables and sheet metal, and there's also a pry bar, a spanner wrench, and a slot to shut off gas mains.
Black and Decker Ready Wrench. This multi-headed wrench has 16 of the most popular standard and metric socket sizes are built in with a standard and a metric socket size in each head. It won’t squeeze into some tight spots a ratchet will, but it’s ideal for common assembly and repair jobs.
Black & Decker Pivoting Rapid Roller. LOVE this product. It's a hand-pumped paint roller that makes painting so easy! The paint is stored in its handle, so no need for roller trays. Fill it up with a no-spill system that attaches to the top of standard paint cans. Then simply pump up a little bit of pressure, and press the trigger to apply the perfect amount of paint from the roller to the wall with every stroke.