Once you become a homeowner, it is a great idea to acquire and become familiar with some basic hand tools. If you must call a workman every time a small repair is needed, you will spend a fortune on repairs, an you will spend your life waiting for workmen to arrive. Here is a list of 20 basic handtools that every Vero Beach homeowner should own and operate. 20 Tools Every Homeowner Should Continue Reading about 20 Tools a Homeowner Should Own.