15 tools every homeowner should have

My motto has always been: Use the right tool for the right job. It’s something I learned early on; my father made sure I had an array of tools from the moment I started living on my own.

I’m grateful for that. It’s embarrassing (and sometimes expensive) to call a handyperson for a simple repair. Or to be caught unprepared when you discover that a dining room chair leg is wobbly just before guests are scheduled to arrive and you don’t have a what-do-you-call-it to tighten it up.