1. Safety glasses
   Earmuffs
2. Safety boots
   Stepladder

To protect your eyes, a pair of safety glasses should always be in any toolbox, that of a handyman as well.

1. Safety glasses
   Earmuffs
2. Safety boots
   Stepladder

Our ears are sensitive and to protect them, especially when drilling or using power tools, one should wear earmuffs or ear plugs.

1. Safety glasses
   Earmuffs
2. Safety shoes
   Stepladder

Any good handyman knows that protection is paramount. Things can easily drop on your feet, and to protect them, safety shoes with steel toe caps are a must.

1. Safety glasses
   Earmuffs
2. Safety shoes
   Stepladder

The perfect way to get to higher places, a step ladder is easily transported as well.

1. Flat-nose screwdriver
   Stepladder
2. Safety shoes
   Earmuffs

Something you would use everyday as a handyman is a screwdriver. Make sure you have the right kind for the screws you intend turning in!

1. Earmuffs
   Flat-nose screwdriver
2. Safety glasses
   Wire strippers

Does exactly what it says on the box - strips wires as needed. Don't buy cheap. You want wire strippers that will do the job first time! Of course, a handyman would not use this every day but it's an important part of a toolbox.

1. Wire strippers
   Tape measure
2. Stepladder
   Safety boots

A tape measure of around 50 feet is a toolbox essential for any handyman! How else can you measure up?

1. Tape measure
   Wire strippers
2. Needlenose pliers
   Flat-nose screwdriver

A range of pliers are important in handyman work, including the needle-nose.

1. Heavy-duty scissors
   Needlenose pliers
2. Tape measure
   Earmuffs

A pair of heavy duty scissors is never out of place in a handyman's toolbox. It is perfect for cutting pipes, rubber and other materials.

1. Flat-nosed screwdriver
   Cordless drill
2. Heavy-duty scissors
   Hammer

Sometimes things need to be hit. That's where a hammer comes in useful. As an example, a tight bolt might need a friendly tap to loosen it.

1. Hammer
   Multi-meter
2. Wire strippers
   Safety glasses

A top of the range multi-meter can test a/c and d/c voltage, amps and temperature. Although not essential, a good handyman will have one of these.

1. Multi-meter
   Earmuffs
2. Crescent wrench
   Stepladder

A range of different sized crescent wrenches are always handy to have in any toolbox.

1. Heavy-duty scissors
   Crescent wrench
2. Hammer
   Extension cord

An extension cord is a handy piece of equipment to have, especially when you need reach areas that have no power source.

1. Extension cord
   Pipe wrench
2. Socket set
   Allen key

No toolbox is complete without a pipe-wrench, especially one belonging to a HVAC technician.

1. Drill
   Thick gloves
2. Pipe wrench
   Hammer

To protect your hands, a pair of thick gloves should always be in your handyman toolbox.

1. Caulking gun
   Thick gloves
2. Stepladder
   Pipe wrench

A caulking gun is used to seal piping among other handy applications.

1. Needlenose pliers
   Hammer
2. Caulking gun
   Sawzall

For when sawing is the only option, a Sawzall can cut through just about anything.

1. Multi-tool
   Sawzall
2. Hammer
   Wire strippers

A multi-tool can come in very useful in many situations. No self-respecting handyman would be without one on their belt.

1. Hammer
   Multi-meter
2. Multi-tool
   PVC cutters

PVC cutters are the perfect tool to cut PVC piping.

1. Hacksaw
   PVC Cutters
2. Cordless drill
   Saw

A fully-charged cordless drill means that you can work in areas that have no power points! It can also double as screwdriver if you interchange the drill bits with screwdriver bits.

1. Hacksaw
   Cordless drill
2. Tape measure
   Saw

If a handyman is working with metal, the chances are a hacksaw is needed. This is the cheapest way to cut through metal rods, for example.

1. Socket set
   Hacksaw
2. Phillips screwdriver
   Allen key set

Screws are not all the same. To turn in one with a Phillips head, you will need a Phillips screwdriver. Every handyman has one of these.

1. Phillips screwdriver
   Socket set
2. Saw
   Gloves

One of the best things in a handyman's toolbox... a socket set! The easiest way to tighten and loosen nuts!

1. Socket set
   Hacksaw
2. Wire stripper
   Flat nose pliers

A range of pliers are important in a handyman's work including the flat nose.

1. Heavy-duty scissors
   Flat nosed screwdriver
2. Phillips screwdriver
   Allen Key set

Never leave home without them! Many manufacturers use bolts with Allen key heads, so have a range of sizes is a great idea as well. Having a metric and standard set is what you should aim for.

1. Pliers
   Hacksaw
2. Allen Key set
   Side snips

Side snips can be used to cut PVC piping, wires, thin pieces of metal. They are invaluable for a handyman.

1. Flashlight
   Side snips
2. Cordless drill
   Multitool

A flashlight or headlamp is perfect for those dark places where you might work or when the electricity is off.

1. Drill bits
   Hacksaw blade
2. Sockets
   Flashlight

Always make sure you have the right drill bit for the job at hand. Some are for drilling into wood, others stone and still others, metal.

1. Stepladder
   Drill bits
2. Leak detector
   Voltmeter

If you handyman work includes plumbing jobs, a leak detector is a great addition to a toolbox.

1. Leak detector
   Level
2. Gloves
   Tape measure

A level is the perfect way to ensure that the shelf you just hung, is straight. All handymen have these!

1. Duct tape
   Sandpaper
2. Level
   String

Perhaps the greatest invention ever, duct tape can be used to faster anything!

1. Brush
   Duct tape
2. Bucket
   Screwdriver

A good quality paint brush is all you need for the occasional paint job you might come across.

1. Sandpaper
   Nail gun
2. Brush
   Safety glasses

Sandpaper comes in many different grains, perfect for rough or fine sanding jobs.

1. Safety goggles
   Safety shoes
2. Sandpaper
   Mask

Fine wood grains from sanding can play havoc with your lungs, especially if you are asthmatic. A mask is a great addition to the toolbox in this regard.

1. Hacksaw
   Pneumatic drill
2. Mask
   Socket set

Sometimes, the drilling job is just too much for a cordless drill. In situations like this, you need a tough pneumatic drill.

1. 5-gallon bucket
   Saw
2. Voltmeter
   Pneumatic drill

A bucket is a useful thing to have, especially if you need to carry water from a tap to the area you are working in, for example.

1. Pencil
   Right angle
2. 5-gallon bucket
   Level

A pencil behind the ear... that's every handyman, right? When you don't have one, you will go mad!

1. Cordless drill
   Pencil
2. Jigsaw
   Hacksaw

A jigsaw is a specialized saw that can cut any shape. A useful tool to have, especially for the woodworking handyman.

1. Duct tape
   Tool belt
2. String
   Drill bits

A tool belt is a great way to make sure all those tools you need on your current job are in close proximity.

1. Drill
   Jigsaw
2. Mallet
   Chisel

A chisel is something that you would use often in handyman jobs that involve woodworking.