7 Ideas for Organizing Mechanic Tools in the Garage

Have you ever lost your mind while looking for your favorite wrench among screwdrivers, drill bits, and other precious DIY accessories? Us too! Here are some ideas for tidying up your garage. Tool storage furniture suitable for small spaces, tool boxes, magnetic bars, accessories… Here’s how to try them at your garage workshop!

The Workbench Of Dreams, Even For Small Spaces

Asking Santa for a workbench is fine, but ordering one is much quicker! A true must-have for those who love DIY, the workbench is not only a surface on which to weld, hammer, repair, and let the glue dry but also a place where you will enjoy well-deserved coffee breaks. Choosing it well is important to carry out every car repair.

There are several models on the market: fixed or rolling tool cabinets, with or without shelves and drawers, in various colors. It will be easy to find the one that suits you. If you don’t have much space and want to organize a lot of tools, you can choose one with shelves, hooks, and drawers to place in the garage.

Sturdy Shelves to Keep Everything Within Reach

If, once again, space is limited, but tools are numerous (who cares!), the solution will be a sturdy shelving unit. We recommend that you secure it to the wall so that it can support the weight of your tool collection without the risk of it bending. If space permits, you can also install more than one.

The lower shelves will be reserved for heavier tools. Instead, if you have curious children, we recommend placing small objects and screws on top. And why not try a mat to place under the tools to prevent screwdrivers and hammers from falling?

Lots of Containers to Store Everything

To fill the shelves, you can choose containers to place on the various shelves. If the sides and lids are transparent, you can see the contents. If you prefer opaque containers to store your tools, no problem: you can add labels that will show you where your favorite utensils are.

If you are used to moving around the house with them, you can put them in bags or backpacks for transport, which will allow you to have all the equipment at hand at any time. Unless you prefer a traditional metal toolbox, perhaps one with foldable compartments, it’s a top-notch classic!

A Wall Panel to Organize Everything Like a Real Professional

Are you tired of sticking your head in bags and boxes to find the bits you’re looking for, the wrench or the screwdriver? Here’s the solution that will save you: the wall tool holder panel. Fixed right above or near the bench, in perforated metal with hooks, it will allow you to have the tools you use the most within reach (and eyes!), or at least the ones you’ll use for two minutes but usually take an hour and a half to find.

The storage panel is not only practical but also aesthetic. You can align objects by type but also by size, so that the latter stands out. You just need to stretch out your arm to grab them!

Magnetic Bars to Attract Them All

Forget about lost mechanic tools! Attach magnetic bars above your workbench and let the laws of nature help you. This way, you can grab them and put them away easily. By the way, these bars are strong enough to support the weight of hammers or wrenches. They can be attached to small spaces without too much difficulty and even in your home. And, the icing on the cake, there are even magnetic bracelets to help you carry tools around the workshop.

Cabinets to Hide Everything

When you don’t have a dedicated space to practice your talent, a tool storage cabinet allows you to store them in a small corner of the house. A workshop cabinet will easily match the style of your home and will offer a very trendy vintage touch, especially if placed at the entrance. Of course, you can use the spaces available in the cabinet to store shoes or other fragile objects or those looking for a place. And why not line up several low cabinets and join them with a wooden panel to create a practical work surface for small DIY repairs?

Level Up Your Workspace

Would you like to organize your workspace in a personalized way? Sometimes, the best solutions are hidden in your home. Why not use PVC pipes that will allow you, for example, to hide pieces of wood or screws. A more aesthetic solution could be the accessories for organizing the kitchen. With simple caps, you can organize drill bits and nails and protect them from dust and humidity. Another fun idea could be to use a roll holder to line up paper tape, masking tape, etc. This is quite an original solution!

A well-organized workspace is not a privilege for professionals, on the contrary. And you don’t necessarily need to spend a lot to create one. Sometimes, a well-thought-out corner is enough to make life easier. Have fun with ideas and adapt them to your taste and needs. Give in to your imagination: the most important thing is to have fun!