I
love tools and have lots of them. I have so many, in fact, that I have a whole
closet
full of them in my apartment! So when I’m asked which ones are a must to have for a beginner DIY’er, it’s hard for me to pick favorites. But when I
made a house call recently to help a friend who was moving into a new
apartment, I realized that the tools I chose to bring with me are in fact my
“go-to”, “must-have” basic tools and fasteners. So here’s a list of what I
brought with me: go-to
Multi-tool: This is by far my most used and cherished tool - There are
many different kinds out there, but most of them will give you a few basic
screwdrivers, pliers, a knife and other small useful tools.