Best for Heavy-Duty Projects
CRAFTSMAN 102-Piece Tool Set
$100-$150The most comprehensive hand tool set for serious DIYers and home improvers. Features 72-tooth ratchets, six-point sockets, and a 16-ounce fiberglass hammer for demanding tasks.
what experts say
- >“The fiberglass hammer offers an improved grip for increased comfort and its 16-ounce weight means it can take on harder tasks, like driving framing nails into thick lumber.”— Good Housekeeping Institute
- >“We also like that the hard-sided plastic case has dedicated grooves for each tool.”— Good Housekeeping testers
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Wide variety of 102 tools covering most repair scenarios
- +Hard-sided plastic case with carrying handle and dedicated slots for each tool
- +Includes low-profile 1/4-inch and 3/8-inch 72-tooth ratchets
- +16-ounce fiberglass hammer with improved grip for harder tasks
- +Includes screwdrivers, pliers, tape measure, utility knife, and six-point sockets
[-] what's not
- -More tools means the set takes up significant storage space
- -No electric screwdriver or cordless drill included
- -Heavier and bulkier than smaller sets
- -May include tools you'll never use
