A Well-Appointed Toolbox!

When my children started to fly the coop (i.e. head to college), I gave each of them a tackle box full of tools as part of their "Survival Kit for College".  The tools came in handy on move-in and move-out days, for both my girls as well as their roommates and friends who came tool-less!  The tool box idea was such a success, that I now give Tackle Box Tool Kits to college-bound, or first-apartment family members and friends.

Now my daughters have moved to the next level, with actual tool boxes.  And I can still fondly recall the day I bought my one daughter an electric drill.  She was "over the moon", and I was pretty proud of myself for even considering the gift!  Tools are gender-neutral, and on the list of essentials for dorm life, apartment life, or home ownership!  With that said, I have compiled a list of Tool Box basics for your perusal.  Just one more "tool" to living a life well organized!

TOOL BOX ESSENTIALS
16 oz Claw Hammer
Flathead Screwdrivers (slotted)
Phillips Head Screwdrivers (x shaped head)
Needle Nose pliers
Vise Grips
Adjustable Wrench
Utility Knife
Heavy duty pair of Scissors
Metal Tape Measure:  12 ft, 16 ft, 20 ft, 25 ft, 30 ft lengths:  choose at least a 20 ft
Safety Goggles/Glasses
Electric Drill
Duct Tape, Electrical Tape, Masking Tape
Varying sizes of nails and screws, anchors and picture hangers