subject: Organizing Garage Tools [print this page] If your garage is messy, with tools and supplies strewn all over the place, you might want to consider organizing your garage tools. This process might be time consuming, but it will save you time and make your garage an improved place to work in.
Keeping your garage tools and garage accessories organized will not only straighten up your workplace, but it will make your tasks less tiresome. You'll be able to find the right tools when you need them. Below are ways in which you can arrange your garage equipment.
The first thing you need to do is to throw out those things you don't use or need. If you haven't used a tool in a year, chances are you don't need it, unless it is a specific or expensive tool that you really may use in the future. Useless tools take up precious space. When you're finished removing unwanted tools, think of a way to rethink your work shop in such a way that you can move easily around in it.
You can use a stand-alone yard tool organizer to keep rakes, shovels, edgers and other yard tools. A stand-alone organizer can store a lot more tools than a wall-mounted one. In this way, you'll be able to keep all bulky yard tools in one area of your garage or work shop.
If you have open wall space, you can use wall pegboards to hold small tools. There are different tool holders designed for the pegboard that hold different types of tools. This might not be the most appealing solution, but the tools will be completely visible and easy to find.
Tool storage cabinets can also be used keep shop tools arranged. Hand tools such as hammers, utility knives, drill bits, and pliers can be kept in this kind of tool organizer. Tool cabinets come in different sizes and designs. The more expensive ones have better drawer sliding mechanisms and are formed of thicker gauge materials.
Use storage containers with small drawers for smaller tools and specialty tools; as well as spare parts, such as screws, nuts, bolts, nails, etc. Storing small tools inside these containers will eliminate clutter from your work table, and shelves.
For other tools and supplies, you can use bins and spools. Part bins may be used to sort supplies, while still keeping them out in the open where they can be seen. The bins are usually heavy duty and each is able to hold a specific weight in parts or fasteners.
Portable tool boxes can be used to organize different sets of specialty tools, such as electrical tools or finish carpentry tools. There are big storage boxes of plastic that can hold plumbing parts or electrical supplies such as cables and wires. A labeled box on an shelf can be for a set of tools for a particular specialty job, such as installing door locks.
These are just some ways to manage your garage tools or shop tools and keep your space clutter-free to make work go more smoothly. Try these ideas now to have a cleaner and more efficient garage. Working there will be a lot more fun when your garage tools and supplies are well organized and kept in their proper places.
