Is a 200-piece case worth it?

Usually not. You will use fifteen — the rest is space and weight.

Where is it worth paying more?

On screwdrivers and pliers. A cheap screwdriver rounds off and destroys the screw.

Are insulated tools enough for electrical work?

They are a protective measure, not a permit. Switch off at the main breaker and confirm with a tester before touching.

Can I change a socket myself?

With the main breaker off and confirmation there is no power. Work on a board or a new circuit needs a licensed electrician.

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Hand Tools

39 tools dominated by Yato — screwdrivers, pliers, spanners, sets and precision tools.

At a glance

Yato 19 and other brands
Screwdrivers, pliers, spanners, sets and precision tools
For homes, offices, workshops and technical maintenance
Shipped from Thessaloniki across Greece, with business invoicing available.

What a home actually needs

The answer is shorter than the impressive 200-piece cases suggest — of which you will use fifteen.

The basics that cover almost every household job: a screwdriver set with cross-head and flat in two sizes each, pliers and long-nose pliers, an adjustable spanner, a hammer, a tape measure and side cutters.

With those you assemble furniture, tighten what came loose, change a socket and hang a shelf. Whatever is left over in a 200-piece case is space and weight, not capability.

Where it is worth paying more

It is not worth it on everything, and the distinction is clear.

On screwdrivers, yes. A cheap screwdriver rounds off and destroys the screw — and a ruined screw in assembled furniture is a serious problem. The steel of the tip is the difference.

On pliers, yes. The joint and the hardening of the jaws decide whether it grips or slips.

On a hammer and tape measure, not particularly. The difference is small for domestic use.

And a criterion that always works: a handle that does not slip in a sweaty hand. Grip is the difference between a tool that works and a tool that gets away from you.

Electrical work: the limit

There are tools with insulated handles for work near mains wiring, and they matter.

But insulation is a protective measure, not a permit. The rule that does not change: switch off at the main breaker and confirm with a tester that there is no power — before touching anything. A light switch is not enough; it breaks one conductor, not necessarily the right one.

And the obvious point worth stating: work on a consumer unit, a new circuit or altering an installation is a job for a licensed electrician. Changing a socket is not the same as working on a board.

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Frequently asked questions

What tools does a home need?: A screwdriver set, pliers, long-nose pliers, an adjustable spanner, a hammer, a tape measure and side cutters. They cover almost everything.
Is a 200-piece case worth it?: Usually not. You will use fifteen — the rest is space and weight.
Where is it worth paying more?: On screwdrivers and pliers. A cheap screwdriver rounds off and destroys the screw.
Are insulated tools enough for electrical work?: They are a protective measure, not a permit. Switch off at the main breaker and confirm with a tester before touching.
Can I change a socket myself?: With the main breaker off and confirmation there is no power. Work on a board or a new circuit needs a licensed electrician.

Buy a few good tools rather than many mediocre ones. And before any electrical work, switch off at the main breaker and confirm.