For the jobbing electrician, builder or plumber a well stocked and sturdy tool kit is integral to his profession.  For the handyman on the move, a van vault is equally necessary.So you've just treated yourself to a new toolbox and you look like a seasoned professional.Just one question remains - what tools should you put inside it?It doesn't matter whether you have extensive experience in DIY or whether you are a relative novice, there are a few basic tools that everyone should have in their toolboxes.Just follow this simple guide and you'll be kitted out in no time.

Remember that it’s safety first and that you should start by purchasing a pair of goggles.Make sure that you always wear them whenever you are doing a job that could result in bits of solid or liquid material flying into your face.

Next on your tool shopping list should be a solid claw hammer.It's a very versatile tool that is as adept at knocking in nails as it is pulling up floor boards.  Also as essential is a set of phillips screwdrivers with varying heads.  It is also useful to have a couple of screwdrivers that have shorter handles for those awkward to reach areas.

You will always need various 'gripping' tools for those annoying jobs where you would ideally need 3 hands available.An adjustable wrench and needlenose pliers will prepare you for both delicate and more heavy handed jobs.

Accurate measuring is key so you will need a good long tape measure (preferably at least 12 feet) and a spirit level to make sure all those surfaces are perfectly flat and a set square so that all right angles are accurately measured.

A final essential piece to buy of kit is a screwdriver.It is highly advisable to buy a portable drill so that you aren't restrained by the reach of a mains cable.  As the drill's battery is only limited it is wise to have a second battery on charge so that you can simply switch the two when one runs out.