Read the passage ''The Advice Column". The Advice Column Sometimes things break in houses. Calling a repair man is expensive. As a homeowner, you need tools. Go to the local hardware store. Most sell tool kits with the basic hand tools . They usually include a couple of Phillips screwdrivers , flathead screwdrivers , and an adjustable wrench . Some tool kits also have slip-joint pliers and long-nose pliers . Then buy a tape measure, a claw hammer , and a utility knife separately. Utility knives have retractable blades, so they last a long time. And these separate items can be found for less than ten dollars. Read about how to use these tools, and home improvement projects are easy.