On Thu, 6 Jan 2005 18:05:50 -0000, Colin Wilson
wrote:

Or what tools we should but to make up a kit, at reasonable expense.

I`ll start the list...

Screwdrivers (flat headed and posidrive)
Pliers
Gland pliers
Claw hammer
Adjustable spanner (small + large)
A box of assorted screws
Scraper (for wallpapering)
A sponge (ditto)
A drill (a cheap corded one would probably do you fine)
A few different drill bits (masonry / metal / wood)

+ Woodsaw
+ Hacksaw
+ Assortment of tap washers
+ Emergency pipe repair tape/putty