Five Easy Steps For Organizing Tools In Your Custom Garage

It’s time to give your garage some love. One of the biggest challenges is how to organize your tools, from the small (think nails and screws) to the tall (think brooms and shovels), and everything in between. 

These five simple steps will help you organize all the tools in your garage, from wrenches to rakes and pliers to paint brushes:

1. Hang it up
2. Stick to it
3. Sort it out
4. Think outside the box
5. Get crafty   

Keep reading for expert advice and creative solutions on how to organize the tools in your custom garage.

Storage space in the garage is a hot commodity, especially if you plan on parking your car(s) inside. That’s why the experts at the DIY Network recommend you think vertically. Take advantage of this prime real estate by utilizing your wall space to hang tools. 

When planning, think of what you will use and where. You might want to consider hanging screwdrivers and pliers above your workstation and storing brooms and mops near your mudroom entrance. Slatwall garage racks are perfect because they can be configured for your specific needs and utilize any and all wall space in your garage. 

You can securely hang hand tools, garden tools, even power tools, so they are easily accessible. However, safety should always come first. So if you have small children, be sure to keep dangerous tools, such as saws, out of their reach.

Installing slatwall racks is just one way to get your garage in order. To learn more, check out How to Reorganize Your Garage Using These 5 Accessories from Closet Décor & More.

You’re not alone if you spend more time searching for the screwdriver than tightening the actual screw. But that doesn’t need to be the case. Take your most commonly used tools out of the toolbox and store them in plain sight with a magnetic strip. 

When it comes to organizing your garage, why not take a tip from the kitchen? Professional chefs prefer to store their knives on a magnetic knife holder where they can be easily used and viewed. Now you can do the same with your favorite tools. Mount magnetic strips to organize screwdrivers, wrenches, even scissors.

There are plenty of quick and easy tricks on how to safely store away your tools. One popular trick is to repurpose baby food jars to store the random handfuls of nails, screws, washers, and bolts. Even better, utilize those old plastic gum containers lying around because they won’t break if dropped. Nobody wants broken glass in the garage or anywhere you walk around for that matter.

The Family Handyman further explains how plastic gum containers with the pop-up tops are ideal for storing all of the little odds and ends you accumulate in the garage. Plus, you can see through the plastic, so you always know what’s inside each gum container. 

Another simple suggestion on how to organize the tools in your garage is to collect toilet paper and paper towel tubes to store extension cords. Simply wind them up and stuff each one into a tube. Then write the length of the extension cord on the outside of the tube so you can easily find the perfect size for your next project. To optimize your newfound organizational skills, store the tubes together in a clear plastic bin.

When it comes to organization, think outside the box. Common household items can often be used to help keep your garage tools neat and organized. 

For instance, the Family Handyman explains how a hanging shoe organizer is the perfect place to store spray paint cans. Each pouch can fit two cans, so you can easily store up to 48 cans of spray paint, primer, sealer, and even spray adhesive. Conveniently, the tops peek out of the pouches so you can quickly find the color you need. You can hang the organizer from hooks on a slatwall or simply nail it to the wall. 

A muffin tin is another great way to sort and store hardware and small miscellaneous items. Keep screws, nails, and other fasteners at your fingertips by corralling these common items.

If you are handy, consider building a battery recharging station for your power tools. This will keep them organized and ready to use.

Cordless tools are certainly convenient, provided they are fully charged when you need them. A custom charging station with a built-in outlet will keep all of your favorite power tools ready at a moments notice. 

Hertoolbelt.com explains exactly how to create a wall-mounted, custom storage unit that features a power strip to charge batteries as well as slots and shelves to store cordless drills, battery packs, and more. If you own these types of tools, you likely have the skills needed to craft this cool tool organizer.

The garage is probably the most overworked and underutilized room in the house, but it boasts huge potential. By maximizing space and cleverly repurposing everyday products, you can efficiently organize the tools and other stuff creating clutter in your garage. The six simple steps laid out in this article will assist you in creating an organized oasis in your custom garage.

• https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/rooms-and-spaces/garage/garage-organization-ideas
• https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/gum-containers-are-great-for-the-workshop/
• https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/household-items-you-can-use-in-your-workshop/
• https://www.hertoolbelt.com/custom-drill-storage-charge-station/