What Tools Do I Need for Basic Home Repairs?
Stop borrowing tools for every five-minute repair.
You do not need a contractor’s workshop to hang a picture, tighten hardware, open boxes, assemble furniture, or handle the small repairs that keep appearing.
Get the 39-piece kit · $29.99See why it worksA missing $5 tool turns a small job into a delayed job.
Most household repairs do not require specialized equipment. They require the basic tool you cannot find when the screw loosens, the shelf arrives, or the picture needs hanging.
Random drawer tools
Loose pieces disappear, duplicate one another, and rarely cover the full basic job.
Oversized pro kits
More pieces are not automatically more useful when most never leave the case.
Borrow-and-return friction
A ten-minute repair becomes a trip, a favor, or another week of procrastination.
Apollo Tools 39-Piece General Tool Set · DT9706
A compact starter kit covering the most-reached-for tools for everyday household repairs, maintenance, assembly, hanging, cutting, measuring, and tightening.
- Claw hammer, slip-joint pliers, tape measure, utility knife, and scissors
- Bit driver, extension, 20 common bits, and four precision screwdrivers
- Eight SAE hex keys for furniture and household hardware
- Sturdy fitted storage case
- Apollo hand-tool lifetime warranty under normal use
A mature tool set with visible retail history.
The exact DT9706 showed at least 100 Amazon purchases in the prior month when checked in August 2026, while Home Depot displayed 333 customer reviews. Apollo also describes the design as having sold more than two million units worldwide. Marketplace figures are external evidence, not Genius Loci sales. View the independent demand signal →
Start with the kit; add specialized tools only when a real job demands them.
Before you buy
Is this enough for a first apartment or dorm?
It covers many everyday tasks such as picture hanging, furniture assembly, measuring, cutting, tightening, and light repairs. Specialized jobs will still require specialized tools.
Does it include a drill?
No. It includes a manual bit driver, common bits, precision screwdrivers, and other essential hand tools.
Are the tools covered by a warranty?
Apollo states that its hand tools carry a lifetime warranty under normal use; follow the manufacturer’s registration and warranty terms.
Own the basic tool before the basic problem appears.
One compact case removes the excuse, the search, and the borrowed screwdriver from everyday repairs.
Add the 39-piece kit · $29.99