Below are some tools of the building trade. How much of the job you will be doing yourself will determine which of these tools you will need. However, for the most part anyone planning to build there own home will need most of the tools listed. If you want a sturdy, professional looking home, built in a timely manner, then having accurate and powerful tools is very important. It is also imperative to have the right tool for each job. Remember that many of these tools can be rented at your local hardware store.
Some specialty tools needed such as sheetrock finishing tools, will be described in their corresponding section.