15 essential household tools

MSN Real Estate has a good practical write-up on the fifteen most essential tools you need to fix stuff around the house.

Included on this list are the basics like a hammer, a toolbox, screwdriver, etc.; but there's also the lesser known (but always needed) pry bar, handsaw, and wire cutters. This would be a great list to take with you to the home improvement store in order to create a basic toolbox - for yourself, or for someone you know who's just setting up house.