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Every home should have a basic toolkit, because in cases of emergency and run of the mill quick DIY fixes it is worth its weight in gold. To begin, the actual toolbox needs to be of a sturdy and strong plastic type; metal toolboxes tend to rust over time.

Some of the essential tools you need to have in your toolbox are pincers, pliers, a hacksaw, a hammer, an electric drill, a set of screwdrivers and a trimming knife.

In actual fact, three sets of screwdrivers are ideal. The flat blade and the ‘Phillips’ are essential, along with a set of small electrician’s screwdrivers, which are handy for those fiddly little jobs.

The best hammer to have on hand would be a claw hammer. While it can effectively drive in nails it can also extract old, rusty nails. A selection of extra blades for cutting different materials should also be purchased.

A filling knife is a handy addition to your toolbox. They are used for applying filler into holes and onto defects in wood or plaster.