Craftsman for hand tools. Very well built, and there are Sears stores all over, so if one does break (and they will--this is a fact, regardless of brand), take it back and get it replaced. They have always been very accomodating in replacing anything me or my father (who also uses Crafstman hand tools, and a lot more than I do) have broken.
As for power tools, it depends on what it is. There have been some good brands mentioned in here. I will leave this one up to others more knowledgable than me.
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