Amazon is selling a 40-piece tool set for $17 that's 'perfect for the home'

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Why we love this deal

No home is complete without a portable tool set to keep things running smoothly. Whether you need to hammer in some nails for picture hanging, or you want to measure your windows for new curtains, a personal tool kit can get the job done. One of the best places to buy tools, if not just about any household item, is Amazon. Right now, it's selling a 40-piece tool kit for less than $20, and we think that fixes all kinds of problems. However, this is one of the retailer's most popular items, with over a thousand kits selling in the past month. That's why we think it would be smart to buy sooner rather than later.

The Difflife 40-Piece Household Tool Set is on sale for only $17, which is 6% off the regular price of $18. If you'd like to have a great set of tools around the house, but don't want to spend what a contractor might, then this is the perfect deal for you.

Difflife 40-Piece Household Tool Set, $17 (was $18) at Amazon

Why do shoppers love it?

This kit has almost any tool you could ever need for basic jobs around the house. It includes a claw hammer, screwdriver, screwdriver bit set, SAE hex key set, small screwdriver set, slip joint pliers, utility knife, a 10-foot tape measure, and 8-inch scissors. There's virtually no job around the house you won't be able to tackle with this set. The screwdriver bit set includes a whopping 20 bit sizes. That allows you to screw (or unscrew) basically anything in the home without searching around for individual screwdrivers to meet the need.

What's more, this set comes with a convenient carrying case, which has a specific place for every single tool in the kit. It's made from durable plastic, and it's the perfect way to take your tools on the go, whether that be around the house or around the corner to a neighbor's place. You'll have tools that you can take anywhere at any time. It's even the perfect accessory to keep in the trunk of your car for any emergencies that might arise. There's almost no end to the uses for this tool set, and that can't be said about a lot of products that cost so little.

This set is a great option for so many different types of users. While master craftsmen always have a need for tools in the home, it's also basic enough to serve as a child's first foray into home improvement. Some people give similar sets to those graduating high school or even as a housewarming gift for someone who has just bought their first home. There truly is no limit to how you might use this amazing set of tools.

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Details to know

• Tool count: 40 pieces.
• Tool material: Chrome vanadium steel.
• Handle material: Thermoplastic rubber.

Amazon customers saw plenty of value in this tool set. One called it "perfect for the home," adding that the "tools feel solid and there's a good variety." Many reviewers said this was the first tool kit for their children when they went away to college.

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The Difflife 40-Piece Household Tool Set can fix almost anything, including your budget. At just $17, there's no telling how long inventory will last. That said, you still have a chance to get yours, if you hurry.