Buy an extra big, strong, slot screwdriver. You will often be tempted to use your screwdriver as an all-purpose prybar and chisel so you might as well just have one for that purpose.
True, true, true!
A couple other thoughts about what is in my toolbox:
My (corded) electric drill (with a bit set that includes multiple screwdriver bits). (I have a rant for another time about the ergonomics of battery-driven tools.
A headlamp.
A folding saw. Mainly for cutting brush, but it's also been useful for cutting rigid insulation.
A very small first-aid kit -- or at least, it's supposed to live in my toolbag. It's been missing for a while.
If you live with other people, decide whose tool kit this is. Does it belong to the household, or to you, personally? I love my husband and kid and other housemates, but if I never have to search for the communally owned Phillips head screwdriver again, I'll die happy. And amazed.
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True, true, true!
A couple other thoughts about what is in my toolbox:
If you live with other people, decide whose tool kit this is. Does it belong to the household, or to you, personally? I love my husband and kid and other housemates, but if I never have to search for the communally owned Phillips head screwdriver again, I'll die happy. And amazed.