The Best Tool Organizer

Whether you’re handy around the house or new to using tools, it’s important to properly organize your tools and hardware. Otherwise, you won’t be able to find the hammer when you need it, and you’ll spend hours searching for those screws. A proper tool organizer not only helps you keep your tools neatly, it saves you both time and money. Instead of wasting time searching for the screwdriver, you’ll know exactly where it is. Plus, you won’t have to spend money on buying new tools because you lost your old ones.

There are many different tool organizers available based on your needs. First, consider whether you need something stationary or portable. For example, do you want to keep your tools in one place, such as in the garage or shed, or do you want to be able to take them with you, such as to work? A tool cabinet or wall organizer is best if you prefer a stationary spot to keep your tools. You can find wall pegboards or magnetic strips that help you save counter space and hang your tools up. If you’re looking for a portable tool organizer, opt for a toolbox, toolbelt or bucket organizer. These enable you to bring the necessary tools with you where you need them.

• When selecting a tool organizer, first lay out your tools and hardware that you want to store to see what kind of compartments you need. Group like items together by size or usability. This will help you determine how many compartments your tool organizer should have and what size they should be. For example, you can keep all small hardware together or sort them by size. You could keep all vertical tools together, such as hammers, wrenches and pliers, or you could separate all hammers, all wrenches and all pliers. It will depend on how many tools you have.
• Are there any tools you rarely use? If so, set them aside in a stationary place, like a cabinet in your garage. Since you don’t use these tools often, they do not need a priority spot in your tool organizer. It’s important to consider frequency of use when putting together your tool organizer so you have more room for things you most commonly need and use.
• If others use your tool organizer, consider adding small labels to each compartment. This way, it will be clear to everyone what goes where, so you don’t end up with a messy tool organizer.