Our top experts name their five favorite hand tools and their five favorite power tools.

Amy Matthews, host of Sweat Equity and This New House:

• A kick-butt titanium hammer
• 6-in-1 reversible screwdriver
• A good-quality 16' tape measure (don't forget a set of carpenter's pencils)
• Folding utility knife (and extra blades)
• Variety of levels (torpedo, 24" and 48")
  
  
• A 12- to 18-volt compact/lightweight lithium-ion cordless drill kit (for everyday jobs)
• A standard bit set (at least 32 pieces)
• Wet/dry vacuum
• An oscillating multi-tool (used for plunge cuts, routing, grout removal, sanding, scraping, etc.)
• A power tool combo kit, which normally includes a circular saw, reciprocating saw, a drill or hammer drill, batteries and charger, and a work light, is a must-have for any savvy DIYer.

Chris Grundy, host of Cool Tools:

• Tape measure
• Multi-head screwdriver
• Hammer
• Pliers
• Crescent wrench
  
  
• Cordless drill
• Reciprocating saw
• Chop saw
• Oscillating multi-tool
• Circular saw

John DeSilvia, host of Run My Renovation and 10 Grand in Your Hand:

• 25' tape measure
• Hammer
• Drywall knife
• Combination square
• 4' level
  
  
• Cordless drill
• Circular saw
• Reciprocating saw
• Miter saw
• Jigsaw