Learn tips and tricks on how to organize your workshop (and keep it that way)

Working on a project or job in a disorganized workshop can be a disheartening task, to say the least. Plus, on top of the mess, it also can waste valuable time looking for the items needed in your project, such as the proper drill bit, that could be spent working on your task at hand. Here at General Tools, we know that organizing tools is a very personal experience, and not every tip here will be a solution for every workshop problem. However, we just wanted to share a few of our favorite clever tips and tricks to help you clean up your workshop


“For every minute spent in organizing, an hour is earned,” –Benjamin Franklin


Here are our top 7 tips and tricks to help organize your workshop.



1. Use spare plywood to store miscellaneous tools
Organizing your office doesn't have to be an expensive fix. By using spare material you have around your workshop such as this hack using spare plywood you can quickly and neatly store your miscellaneous tools taking up precious space on your workbench. This also is a more ideal storage space for tools than a box or drawer due to its ability for all your tools to be visually accessible.

2. Use crafting bins/tackle box to store screws and bits While these bins are widely known for their use to store tackle or for crafting materials such as beads and stones, don't overlook their ability to be your next workshop organizing best friend. These are a great space-saving option to neatly keep all your screws, nails, and bits in one place. Keeping them stored in their original boxes is a practical option it takes up a lot of space and if all the boxes look the same you might lose some time trying to locate the correct one. By using these clear containers you can neatly view all your nails, screws, and bits in one clean location. For even further organization consider labeling each of the different pieces so you never have to guess on their measurements.

3. Get a battery recharging station Take Charge and never lose your batteries again! Cordless tools are so versatile and offer a great sense of flexibility and freedom for its user. But you can't indulge in that freedom if you can't find your battery packs. Investing in a battery charging station such as the<a href="http://

"> CS1 Charging Station is a functional option that works as a clean storage location for your most used power tools as well as a neat place to charge and keep your batteries and tools all in one location. The CS1 features a 5 outlet power strip and keeps all your power tools organized in one location, it allows you to store all your power tools and chargers leaving plenty of space for your table.

4. Use Peg Boards and Hooks as Storage Using Pegboards as storage will also help utilize wall space. Just like the plywood storage option listed above pegboards allow for a quick-grab option for them. This option is easy to modify as well keeping your items up and out of the way. The flexibility for this wall storage is a great way to organize your workshop choose the proportions needed for all of your wall storage needs.


5. Utilize Blank Space at the Edge of Cabinets If you have a smaller workshop than this tip is an absolute must! You can lose a lot of often-overlooked storage space by not utilizing this area. By purchasing products with built-in pegboards such as the CS1 Charging Station, attaching a pegboard to your current cabinets, or adding an extra shelf to the edge of your cabinets you can easily store tools, wires, hoses, and more up and out of the way. This is a great hack for large and small workshops alike.

6. Store More, with Corner Shelves Who couldn't use a few extra shelves to organize your workshop? Many people have shelves in the obvious places, but what about in your corners? This storage option is fast, easy, and cheap! Using spare wood or oriented strand boards you can give yourself a perfect storage location for smaller items such as your spray paints, glues, oils, and more!

7. Use Spare PVC Pipe as Extra Storage How many times have you spent 5 minutes running around the workshop trying to find your pens or the paintbrush you need? Us too. This PVC hack is a great way to store so many items in your workshop. This doesn't limit you to pen storage, you could also try storing razors, screwdrivers, pliers, scissors and so much more!

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