Tool Organization - Four Simple Ways

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Hi friends,

A year ago I gave my garage a needed clean up and well, I'm glad to report I've kept it clean and organized most of the time.

The first part of this year was a busy one finishing all the trim in the living room and then heading outside to work on the backyard floating deck, and as usual, the garage got very disorganized. But that final week before heading out on vacation I prettied it up once again and organized all the tools.
-Hey, I'm already missing my working space or working on some of my projects! :(

So, I thought this was a good opportunity to share with you how to keep the tools organized, and these are my favorite ways:

1.  Pegboard.

Yep, the pegboard is what holds most of my tools. It holds a lot! And I even have space to accommodate some more tools in the future. ;)

The pegboard's the space for all my power tools, hand tools, clamps, rulers, etc. You can easily track if one of your tools is missing because of the empty space on the board.

2. The Storage Workbench

Many of the tools I can't accommodate in the pegboard come here to the workbench. The old miter saw, sanders, cases full of small tools as well as tool bags, more about these later in the post, they all sit here on the workbench.

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Brushless Belt Sander  |  Ryobi Trim Router  |  DeWalt Radio  |  Husky Rolling System Toolbox

3. Rolling System Tool Box

The rolling system toolbox is what keeps my garage AND my home organized! This is a piece that holds a lot, and you can bring it just about anywhere you want.
Before having this rolling toolbox I had to bring the tools from the garage to the room I was working on, one by one. But the worst part was at the end of a project, all the tools ended up in a pile in the laundry room, waiting to be taken to the garage. Not anymore!

I decided to store in this rolling system all the tools I use the most when working inside the home. If I need a hammer, I know there's one there. A measuring tape, pry bar, level, drill...

The tools I have there, stay there all the time, especially when working in the garage because I have a duplicate of them in the pegboard or workbench.

I like that while working on a project I have all the tools I need right at hand. Don't you hate running a hundred times to your shop to get one more tool you need! Now I have everything right at hand. ;)

This rolling cart features an interlocking system that allows you to customize the way you transport your tools and accessories.

The system consists of three pieces: A rolling cart, toolbox, and small parts organizer.

The rolling cart features big wheels and a strong handle.

Inside, these are the tools I have;

• Extension Cord
• RYOBI Brushless Hammer Drill Kit
• Hammer
• Pry Bar
• 24" level
• Dremel Multi-Max MM45 Universal Oscillating Tool

The mid-tool box features a flat-lit surface that doubles as a work surface. Pretty convenient when you don't want to carry the whole thing.

It comes with a removable tray. And this is what I have in mine:

• 3M Ear Muff
• 3M Respirator Mask
• Gloves
• Stud Finder
• Ryobi Drill Bit Set
• DeWalt Screw Driving Set

Removable tray:

• 3M Safety Glasses
• Husky Umbreakable Flash Light
• Screwdrivers
• Awl
• Pencils
• Spring Clamps
• Torpedo Level

The deep pro organizer features 12 removable bins that I love! Everything stays in place. :)
These are the things I store in those cute little bins:

• Picture Hooks
• 1-Hole D-Rings
• Cup Hooks
• Sawtooth Ring Hangers
• Air Grip Compact Laser Level
• MilWaukee 25 ft. Premium Magnetic Tape Measure
• Hex Key Set
• Screwdriving set
• Utility Shears
• Pliers
• Utility knife
• Screws

Milwaukee Tick Tracker

The great thing about this rolling system is that you can customize it to your own needs. 

4. Tool Bags

As their name implies, these are strong little bags to fill with tools and bring to your job site. However, I used them in a somewhat different way.

I keep them right there, underneath the workbench, they're a little army in itself.

Husky 15 in. Tool Bag  |  Husky 18 in. All-Purpose Tote

They've been a staple in my tool organization since long ago! They're easy to carry and hold tons of stuff.

The way I use them?  One bag - one purpose.

Working Bag                 |              Electrical Bag              |              Brad Nail & Staples Bag

I have three of these Husky tool bags. The first one is the one I call my working bag. That's the tool bag I fill with specific things I'm going to use in the current project. It's still filled with things I used during the construction of the deck, once I get back home I need to empty it.

There's one Electrical Bag that I think doesn't need explanation. I don't like working on electrical projects I send them to the mister. Most of the stuff in there is what he uses the most.

The third tool bag holds all the brad nails and staples. And I usually grab my nailer from the pegboard and put it inside the bag when ready to tackle a project involving those inside the home.

Well, this is, my friends, how I keep my tools and garage organized most of the time!


For more Garage Organization Ideas Check these out:

How to Install a Pegboard

DIY - Scrap Wood Cart

Garage Shelf Organization

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