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Summer is just around the corner, and that means it’s prime time to get outside and let the sawdust fly. Whether you’re performing repairs on your shed or crafting something new, you’ll need the proper tool kit to do it.

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These are some of the most popular, top-rated tool kits on Amazon to help you take your DIY game to the next level.

Rating: 4.7 stars

Reviews: 27,292

If all you’re looking for is an entry-level tool kit, this Cartman 39-piece kit should cover it. It comes with just about everything you’d need for most DIY and repair jobs that don’t require any sawing. Everyone needs a tool kit around for when minor fixes are needed, and this kit is a good value for what it offers.

Inside the kit you’ll find a hammer, a few standalone screwdrivers, a bit driver with 20 bits plus extender, shears, pliers, an allen key set, pliers, box cutter, and a tape measure. This set also comes in five different colors: orange, black, blue, red, and pink.

Get the Cartman 39-piece tool kit for $19.99

Rating: 4.6 stars

Reviews: 1,221

If your summer DIY project involves electricity, you’ll need a specific set of tools. Not only does this kit from Cartman cover the basics, it also has tools specifically designed for helping you get everything wired up.

This 160-piece kit from Cartman has a wire stripper, crimping pliers, and long-nose pliers in addition to some of the more standard tool kit fare. You’ll also find a small hacksaw, which is perfect for cutting through smaller pieces of metal (though probably not heavy-duty enough to get through a 2x4 expediently).

Get the Cartman 160-piece electrician’s tool kit for $32.99

Rating: 4.5 stars

Reviews: 310

This 168-piece kit from Comoware is for DIYers who like to get hands-on: This kit comes with just about every hand tool you could want. It’s got pliers for electrician work and for plumbing, wrenches, a bit driver, a socket wrench with all the sockets you’d need, a level, carpenter clamps and a medium-sized hacksaw that’s one of the bigger saws we’ve seen in a tool kit.

While the hardcore carpenters out there may still want a more robust saw than what’s offered here, this is one of the better all-purpose kits we’ve seen—and a decent value, especially since it’s currently on sale. If you don’t need the full complement of tools on offer, there’s also the option for a 99-piece and 130-piece kit.

Get the Comoware 168-piece hand tool kit for $69.99 (Save $10 with on-page coupon)

Rating: 4.5 stars

Reviews: 1,070

Planning to work on something more mechanical? This 48-piece mechanics kit from Amazon Basics probably has everything you need in a compact case.

Not only will you find all the sockets and wrenches you could want, it also comes with needle nose pliers for more delicate work and some handy all-around tool like a box cutter, Allen key set, a hammer, small hacksaw, and tape measure.

There are also options for a full 173-piece kit and a slightly scaled-down 131-piece version, though they seem to sell out much faster than the 48-piece version.

Get the Amazon Basics 48-piece mechanic tool kit for $34.18

Rating: 4.7 stars

Reviews: 5,110

Let’s face it: nobody likes hand-tightening screws. And if you’re working with harder materials, you’ll need to pre-drill holes to avoid splitting. If you don’t already have a power drill, this is a great entry-level tool kit that covers the basics while also providing some power.

While it’s not the most robust kit on this list, it does provide a decent array of tool kit staples, from a hammer to some good all-around wrenches and a bit driver with 32 bits.

Get the Black and Decker 60-piece power drill tool kit for $42.79

Rating: 4.8 stars

Reviews: 11,804 ratings

If you know what you want, and what you want is a full line-up of sockets and socket wrenches, this 168-piece kit from Dewalt definitely delivers. Its 72-tooth ratchet has a narrow head that’s perfect for getting into tight spaces. In total, this set has three pear-head ratchets and all the sockets, extensions, joints, and adapters you’d want. This set is also specially designed to help prevent the rounding of fasteners, to keep everything safely secured without stripping.

Don’t need the full array? This kit also comes in a pared-down 142-piece and 108-piece version.

Get the Dewalt 168-piece power drill tool kit for $139.48

Rating: 4.7 stars

Reviews: 1,755 ratings

Do you want a great all-around kit that’s a little more robust than what you’d find in other starter kits? This Amazon Basics 115-piece home repair tool kit not only comes with just about everything you’d need for a summer DIY project, it’s also one of the more affordable tool kits you can buy right now.

If you’re looking for a scaled-down set, there’s also a 65-piece version available that offers even more value.

Get the Amazon Basics 115-piece Tool Kit for $45.36

Rating: 4.7 stars

Reviews: 669 ratings

Need something a bit more robust than the other power drill kit on this list? Black and Decker has brought their A-game to the table with a full complement of tools that are perfect for getting any summer DIY project off the ground.

Not only do you get a power drill with a decent array of bits, there’s also a bit driver, Allen keys, three pliers, box cutter, hammer, level, and tape measure.

Get the Black and Decker 83-piece power drill tool kit for $101.31

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