Yeah right. The problem with a list like this is that several of these tools can be of multiple-use so the list shortens by about 8.

I've been buying tools for years as I need them and have ended up with all but 3 on this list but ask me how often they get used. Most of them end up sitting around never to be needed again.

I don’t know who the author is catering to, handyman wannabes or the tool industry, but by suggesting that ‘everyone’ should own these tools I suspect it’s the latter.

I gotta tell you, if I were to start over I would buy a hammer and a power screwdriver with several tips and then go to the local tool rental supply for anything else I needed. This way you don’t have to deal with all that unused clutter.

All this excessive consumerism is way overrated.

I agree with you. 50 does seem excessive. I have a few types of screwdrivers, large and small hammer, sander, electric drill (needs replacing), few pliers, a craft saw with assorted blades (don't need anything bigger as I don't do major construction). I find what I have does any job that comes up just fine. I do need a few more clamps though.