Every home, no matter how new, needs small repairs now and again. For new homeowners and beginning DIYers, it's hard to know what tools are needed to get the job done. The hardware store is so full of great options, browsing the aisles can feel overwhelming. The following are the ten essential ploers tools every homeowner needs to be prepared for everyday fixes.

A smooth-faced hammer with a comfortable grip is ideal for a variety of uses, such as hanging pictures and assembling furniture. A curved claw is handy for pulling out bent nails, while a straight claw works for occasional demolition.

Light fixtures, cabinets, switch plates, doorknobs: homes are full of items requiring screws. A mixed-set of screwdrivers with a variety of flat head and Philips head sizes is an excellent investment and will be used time and time again. Magnetic heads are a helpful feature, as are comfortable no-slip rubber grips.

Always ensure that waste substances are disposed of properly. Good housekeeping practices should be enforced and applied in the leatherwork studio. Washing of the hands with soap and water should be given serious concern after carrying out a work in leatherwork even if gloves were worn before the work was done. Periodic cleaning exercises should be organized to rid off waste materials and dust that may have trapped in corners of the studio. Also, to be able to handle corrosive and other harmful substances and materials in leatherwork, one has to diligently study the physical as well as the chemical properties of the harmful substances. Workshops and seminars should be organized occasionally to abreast workers on the proper ways of storing, handling and disposing of leatherwork Materials.