Usually, it would help if you had a drill and a screwdriver. If you have an electric drill which all adults should do at a bare minimum, the process will be much faster. Most of these best Harry Potter-themed hooks come with the hardware you need as part of their selection process, so you don't necessarily need to buy other hardware. However, you might be like my father, who throws out the hardware that comes standard and replaces it with something more durable. In that case, get ready for a quick trip out to the garage or a trip to Home Depot if you don't have a garage-converted-to-workshop. Also, check for studs. You don't want to make the job harder than it needs to be.