Tool Storage

Repurpose Tool Boxes
Remove the inner lining to expose the plastic outer shell.
Smart Truck Storage
Swing Case toolboxes save space by tucking into that wasted space behind the wheel well, and then swing out for easy access.
Podcast 545: Mystery Fasteners, Basement-Ceiling Insulation, and Mixed-Use Malls
The crew hears from listeners about Bonfiglioli walls and ready-mix concrete before taking listener questions about weird screws, insulating a basement ceiling, and suburban mall redevelopment.
Podcast 537: Bowed Block Walls, Air-Sealing a Post-Frame Shop, and a Rotten Door Jamb Fix
The crew hears from listeners about Vancouver Special houses and wind-blown trash before taking questions about a bowed foundation wall, air-sealing and insulating a new shop, and fixing a door jamb with Bondo.
Podcast 537: Members-only Aftershow—Tool Storage and Organization
The crew talks about the advances in commercial tool storage, sorting tools by project, and how to make a home workshop more organized.
Handy Hose Holder
Avoid knots and tangles in an air hose by clamping a metal strut channel to the handle of your air compressor.
Pipe-Stand Bucket for Plumbing Jobs
Cut two notches in the top of a 5-gal. bucket for a homemade V-head pipe stand with plenty of space for storing fittings and tools.
Leather Clip-On Tool Pouch
When you only need a few tools for the job, this small holder is more relable than a back pocket.
Organize Tools on the Job
A plastic bins help you locate your tools easily on the job site.
Build a Mobile Tool-Storage System
Maximize productivity with custom work carts that roll right off the truck and onto the job site.

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