Good Housekeeping's pick for heavy-duty home projects, 102 pieces including sockets, ratchets, screwdrivers, and drill bits in a hard case with dedicated slots for every tool. Craftsman's consistent quality makes this a reliable starter set.
As a brand, Craftsman makes consistently high-quality tools and equipment based on our Lab tests, and this tool set is no different.
My early 2000s Craftsman starter set is still the heart of my tool collection. I don't use the ratchets anymore, and I've bought many other things to augment, but those are still my go-to sockets and wrenches.
Don't spend the cheese on Craftsman, I gave one of there new ratchets a go a few months ago and it broke day one. The quality just is not there anymore.
91 pieces covering drill bits, driver bits, nut setters, and masonry bits in a hard case, all from a top-tier brand. At $25 on sale, it's the most recommended drill bit set across deal communities and expert sources alike.
WIRED's top drill bit pick for home tool kits, black oxide coating reduces friction, resists rust, and handles wood, metal, plastics, wallboard, and fiberglass. A focused 14-piece set that covers everything most homeowners actually need.
The only set on this list that includes a 20V cordless drill plus 10 drill bits, perfect for someone starting from scratch. Good Housekeeping and Popular Mechanics both tested it and found it handles basic household drilling tasks with ease.
The go-to pocket bit kit for multitool users, covers Torx, Allen, Phillips, and square drive bits in a slim, portable sleeve. Reddit's r/EDC community unanimously recommends it for anyone who carries a Leatherman Surge or similar multitool.