Pliers are a relatively modern invention, and it is hard to imagine what people did without this versatile tool. There are a dozen or more kinds of pliers, and your toolbox should contain at least the big three: slip joint pliers, lock joint pliers, diagonal pliers. Also handy are rib joint, water pump, needle nose, long nose, locking, and lineman's pliers. When it comes to pliers, more is better.

You can save time around the house by having a few basic tools stashed in a kitchen drawer. Here are some of the most popular items: a hammer; screwdrivers, both phillips and flathead; a small tape measure; a utility knife; a torpedo level; pliers and an adjustable wrench; and the ever useful duct tape. Most important don't forget to put everything back when you are finished.

A good way to reduce the time you spend searching for tools is to invest in duplicate sets to keep where you need them. For example, if you're always searching for pliers, socket wrench or screwdriver while in the basement, buy extras to keep there. Likewise, other candidates for "on site" tool kits are the kitchen, the garage, and the car.

When you've got a slotted screw that's been so badly damaged that a screwdriver won't turn the head, try this. Set a punch into the slot, off center to the right at an angle. With a hammer, you should be able to budge the screw just enough to finish with locking pliers. Replace it with a philips head screw.

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