How Should I Organize My Tools?

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

You can get the floor template tool on amazon here. Cheers! amzn.to/3fVE8En

[@PavelessAdventure]

Those buckets are cool but if yoh want to spend 400-500$ get a sweet milwaukee packout set up!!!

[@sl5311]

Been using these for 15 yrs. I also get different colors for buckets. Blue from Lowes for plumbing(blue=water), Red/Orange from HD for electrical(red=danger) Green from Menards for carpentry, (Green=wood). This way I can see them from a distance. I have several blue ones too some without the pouch for extra/oversize plumbing stuff.

[@outdooradamklan]

Yep, you had me at “save you going up and down the stairs a hundred times”. 👌

[@marriedGary]

I literally just said to myself this afternoon I need a video about how to organize my tools. Thank you

[@spencerjohnson72]

I just bought three $20 tool bags for electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tools. I chose bags over buckets because I often bring tools to family's houses via my truck's back seat if weather is wet or via the trunk of my wife's car, and buckets are bulkier and tippier. It feels so much better to be organized--i used WalMart bags and cardboard boxes before.

[@mjwright1978]

I just began a project to widen our fridge alcove and got the notion to throw everything I needed into a plain old bucket to haul upstairs BEFORE seeing this. It’s nice to have some confirmation that I might know what I’m doing from time-to-time. Thanks, Jeff!

[@gdashoff21]

You can't just leave us hanging with the power tools idea and not tell us. I'm renovating a lake cabin and 4 cabinets this summer, will be getting some professional help as it is just too much but your channel is awesome. I was just shopping around for how to carry all my power tools. Great idea for the hand tools. Thanks for everything!

[@RcFlyer49]

I used this idea and it changed my workflow completely. Absolutely invaluable. I used tubs because I move a lot and the tubs store nicely.

[@timobaker3230]

I’ve spent hundreds of dollars in Milwaukee pack out which is handy and helps in organizing. But your simple cheap solution makes me think I may have overspent and over complicated my system making me move slower than yours. Love it!

[@artjournalsco5096]

This is what my dad used, I have it now and I love it mainly because it reminds me of him but it does do the job!!

[@hawkeyebricks9905]

Love the tip. I have 1 bucket... and that's not enough. Because the tool I need is either in the basement, the garage, the car, or the bucket. So I'm still running up and down the stairs. I now realize I need for sure a plumbing bucket and probably some others. You are THE DIY Guru.

[@willb3018]

I am a DIYer and found the beauty of the bucket organizers years ago. Not much of a DIYer but at least I am organized when I am messing something up.

[@ppeller3]

Jeff i used to watch this old house during its early days when Bob Vila actually taught you something. I came across your videos and can't stop watching them! Your like Bob Vila on steroids! You don't talk down to your viewers. You come across to me like your just one of us. The tips and tricks you show us are useful and time saving! You keep making these videos, ill keep watching them!!!👍👍

[@devinF1piper]

I'm a bit fancy on the Packout system - what I REALLY like are the 15" organizer totes they offer. I'm a plumber, so I have one for general hand tools, and I have one for my soldering kit. It fits an MC tank, paste, spark lighters, pliers, flame pad, and an old peanut butter container where I keep odd 1/2" fittings. Same idea, saves a TON of time, makes organizing simple. The only difference is that I don't have as much space - so I have to pay up for the engineering! Honestly though, it's an amazing system, I love it, and going from one small job to the next (sometimes I'll go to five sites in a day), it REALLY simplifies the process of meeting the customers' needs

[@cloroxbleach6673]

Most of my expenses now a days is re-buying tools I can't find 😫

[@jasonswoger410]

You too. Now I have 7 tape measures 9 utility knifes and the list goes on

[@joemachine4714]

I always find the missing one 5 minutes after using the new one 😭

[@billsedutto8824]

@@joemachine4714 I really thought I was the only one.

[@lquinn7212]

Oh man! Exactly! I've done it a lot. I did it just yesterday. I need to install a dead bolt and could not find the hole saw or arbor. Off to Lowe's!

[@liza3337]

Lol! Amen!

[@Azimir58]

I have come to a realisation this morning: I got more entertainement value here than on Netflix. And that's on top of the great information provided. It is also on top of taking DIYers seriously, especially with your recent initiatives. On a personnal note, this channel helped me a ton in the last years. We purchased an old house an remodeled it all. The whole thing: gutted it, replaced the fundations & mechanicals, relocated the stairs, removed a raccoon family in the attic, etc, etc. As a bonus, I am certainly not alone to appreciate your humor and your realistic, honest delivery. I am Happy to throw in few canadian bucks now, for what they're worth anyway. As they say, better late than never. Big thanks! Keep it up! From the Great republic of Quebekistan.

[@Blackcreekstudios]

I am renovating a 150 year old church. I dug out the basement so I could have 12’ ceilings. I am building a home/ recording studio/ photo/video studio. Rooms are isolated on their own pads and ceiling will be hanging on springs to reduce sound transmission. Controlling sound makes this build very interesting. I appreciate your channel.

[@andrewm3210]

Went to replace some old outlets and light switches yesterday and couldn't find a single pair of needlenose pliers or my wire strippers because my tools are all over the place. I decided that rnough was enough, and instead of doing what I had planned to do, I instead spent my day finding all my tools from the bins and boxes that they had been kept. Then, I decided to put together 'kits' for different types of work i.e. electrical, carpentry, and I figured that I'd look to others to see how they go about organizing their tools. Stumbled onto this video which was EXACTLY what I needed. Pails are a genius idea.

[@xel_0073]

Hi Jeff! Let me start off by saying what an amazing channel you have. I’ve been binge watching. I just bought my first house. Can you plz make a video of tools every new home owner should have. For reference I’m a 36 yr old male. Always lived in a apartment before and I’m city kid. Now I have to manage a yard and home repairs.

[@robertspencer4009]

I have been doing this for years. Some of my friends and people I meet on a job think I am crazy. But grabbing a plumbing bucket or an electric pail is way easier than trying to sort your tools before you hit the road. I probably have fifteen categories. Drywall is unto itself. Hole saws. Drill box. Wire wheels. Angle grinder. Saws all. Jig saw. Etc. Two of everything is an understatement more like four.

[@ILkaterlyn]

Please make a short video Just of each bucket! Could go viral!!

[@joshuavarney3092]

I’ve been renovating our bathroom. Aka wainscoting, trim, vanity, flooring, and paint. For my birthday I asked for a bucket organizer! It’s the best!!!!!!

[@bronxbirdman21]

I rock with milk crates from the supermarket for storage and a few bungee cords on a hand truck. WOOOOOOOO!!!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

very nice!

[@chrisgraham2904]

Another great cheap solution, but the holes in milk crates aren't good for small parts.

[@elwood212]

I totally agree Jeff. I’ve organised my shed into categories and my Bucket O Tools is in the corner ready to be filled with what the job needs.

[@MrMlansbergen]

Great solution for my tools. Haven't tried the bucket organizers. I am using grocery bins marked, plumbing, electrical, Car and saws. Consider a Fathers day gift idea show. simple things kids or wife can get you.

[@willierobbins8176]

Jeff, I love your simple no none sense approach to renovation projects. I am learning and growing a lot from your videos. The bucket organization is so simple, easy and budget friendly. It beats spending hundreds of dollars on Milwaukee Packout boxes and similar storage devices. I even got an additional bucket with a seat on top for when I need to take a quick break. I would like to see how you handle your power tools as well. Keep bringing great content.

[@davidstansbury3204]

So I have one of those for my carpenter tools and it works great but never even thought about using one for my plumbing tools and electrical tools and automotive tools, but I will now. Thank you for your time and knowledge.

[@maryseay9406]

Milk crates are handy as well. I keep rolls and tubes of stuff as well as spray cans in a couple.

[@thomasr1051]

Sparky here. I've got a Milwaukee packout kit. Could've used a different modular rolling tool cart but definitely needed for all my tools. Love the philosophy though. I'll try organizing my tools into slab, parkade, rough in, finishing, quick access and low frequency access

[@paulsmith9341]

I did the same kind of thing with tool boxes I collected over 5 decades ranging from steel to plastic construction. Plumbing, welding, electrical (2), precision measuring, electronic detection, painting and a couple of others. I have one bucket with the pocket gizmos and a couple of empties. I pick and choose for the job and load them up.

[@charliebowen4232]

Hey Jeff, This is just the video I needed to see. My shop organization has gone crazy, and this may be just what I needed! I live by this tool mindset: one is none & two is one!!

[@circuitbreaker9001]

I started using the pail years ago. The reason was when in a crawl space when you got to the far end you need a tool, screw that you did not have. So out you crawl again and again. With the bucket it had all your tools, screws or what ever you needed. Was good to carry your waste material back out also. I now use it on every job not just the crawl spaces.

[@fatmongo]

I made this switch and I'm not going back, it works so well and nothing gets misplaced anymore!

[@WPGinfo]

THIS WORKS! I used two old sets of office drawer units; Every drawer has a specific set of tools. I stacked them and put a 'lazy susan' bearing plate on top. This holds 4 small parts cabinets in a square; So I can spin things around and always find the small parts, screws, nuts, bolts, connectors electronic parts etc. I need. The 'other stuff' I store in folding shopping crates 'one topic' in a crate. When preparing for a project I know where to find things. If need be, I make a 'projectbag'. I'll have all I need at hand. Only the small parts cabinets cost me some money. Total cost: less than $100.

[@rivervalleyrealestate-cont9838]

The projects I’m working on are an attic walk in closet, bathroom refinishing ( tile floors,vinyl shower wall board, stair refinishing, and many others. A lot of replacing/dealing with water spots on drywall ceiling

[@tay13666]

I made a similar switch years ago when I got tired of spending more time finding tools than working on the project. Except I use plastic tool boxes, and they are all clearly marked. One for plumbing that has those tools. I have a torch box that has the brushes, flux, solder, ect for sweating pipe fittings. One for electrical. One for all my air fittings, tips, and those cheap coil hoses that come in handy on occasion. Then I just have multiple empty buckets in the workshop that I throw the bigger tools in when I need to tackle a job. Like my 18" pipe wrenches, my 2' level, pry bars, etc. Then I throw in whatever selection of fasteners I might need and take that bucket, and the associated tool box to wherever I may need to work. When I am done, throw everything back in the bucket and put it back where it goes when I get to the workshop. I also have duplicates of a lot of things spread across the various toolboxes. Razor knives, tape measures, side cutters, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, etc. The minimal cost of having duplicates pays for itself in the time I save looking for things or when I need to work in multiple locations simultaniously. Like right now, I am rewiring my 2nd floor by going through the attic. So I need tools in the attic, and on the 2nd floor. Having multiple tools is so much easier than climbing up and down those attic stairs. Throw in the fact that I keep needing to pull home runs down to the basement, and I need tools on three different levels of my house at that same time. I know, a tool pouch would cut down on some of that, but it isn't really practical to wear fitting through the tiny hatch to the attic, or when squeezing in to access the outside wall in the attic.

[@derpherpp]

I’ve tried tools boxes but it’s not clear and I never know what’s in them until I go through few of them. This is a good system since u can see all the stuff right in front of u and there’s no lid. The only down side I see is it’s not stackable and it’s have to have it’s down location and I can’t stack other stuff on top of it

[@billsedutto8824]

Sounds like you don’t use a tool belt? I don’t usually buy I’ve been told that will help with having to run back and forth to get the tool you left in the other room. I think I will try these buckets and also get a better fitting tool belt that I will actually use more often. There are a still defiantly some tools that you need duplicates of. Who really has only one screwdriver?

[@tay13666]

@@billsedutto8824 I use a belt when doing things up on a ladder, or on a roof, but they just get in the way when crawling around inside an attic, or even getting through the tiny attic hatch that I have in my house. Also not practical in a crawl space either.

[@allanhmelnitski978]

I also use pencilpouches for tiny stuff. Bits, marker, blade, awl, few screws... tiny stuff. And specific pouch for electrics - small tester, cablestrippers, cutters, wagos, heatshrink, isolated screwdrivers, tape, etc.

[@brendanavy2724]

👏👏Nice gift for Fathers Day🤔 Mannnn !!! I need four for myself. One to carry my kitchen utensils when I do party’s and one for my cleaning supplies for the church🙏🏻 one for all the kids toys and treats on travel and one for all my mechanic 🧰 tools Awesome 😎 thank you

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Love it!!

[@miguel2day]

Great video. I had already used buckets but I never thought about using the bucket bag. I am getting myself three this week. Should be good enough for my plumbing, electrical, and drywall buckets.

[@jrank3288]

I started using buckets a while ago and then I got organizers to go inside and it really changed how effective I was I did not have to waste time looking for things I did just like you said in the video and had a bucket for each trade

[@raymondnassar4594]

That’s what I’m doing since five months ago to figure out how to organize my tools. Thank you Jeff

[@Gabriellariz]

I have that same bucket nearby with an assortment of tools that I used on a consistent basis. Hammers, wrenches, utility knives, electrical tools, screwdrivers etc, etc.The rest are kept in the garage. I’m a homeowner who’s house is 70+ years old and is always fixing things here and there. Very useful way of organizing.

[@Floortile83]

You should hire someone instead of fixing them yourself, because doing it yourself lowers home value.

[@Gabriellariz]

I’m not gonna hire someone to patch a hole on drywall, change a faucet, change a door, or replace my water heater when I can do that work and save that money. I’m sure the same can be said for any homeowner who has the skills to the the work themselves. I’m not bragging about it, I’m not the “knows it all kinda person” but with some elbow grease and some KZbin help.......one can be surprised about what you accomplish.

[@T.E.P.]

his energy can light up a city. super great vid Jeff!

[@radiospank]

Very old school approach as these newer modular storage systems weren’t around . I’ve used buckets for tools because it was free buckets from materials that we used and till this day I organize my tools by buckets too :) but I do have a few crates as well for more home storage workshop type stuff

[@JoobieLoobieSoobie]

Only the second video of yours that I watched and I've already learned so many things things I've been trying to figure out on my own for YEARS. Going to put the blower attachment with my carpentry stuff right now...

[@TozFeek]

Thanks for the tips Jeff! I'm currently building a glory hole stall in the bathroom of a local 7/11 and I'll definitely be using these tips!

[@arnieherring953]

I spend more time cleaning and organizing my shop than I do actually getting things done! I had to go out and buy beefier tools and equipment when I started using hardwood for everything, so I now I have more tools than I do room to put it all. An 'Entire Shop Organization' video would be nice, I haven't found one yet that really fits what I need. Cheers from Orlando!!

[@DongyuPackaging]

Nice video. I have been using an EVA box to store my small tools, such as markers, awls, screwdrivers, small hammers, etc. It is more suitable for carrying with you or putting in the car. If it is stored in a bucket, it feels like it can hold more.

[@antisocialism3890]

i didnt know i needed to see this, but will help my life alot right now during renovations

[@HamiltonRealtorToday]

Awesome video! I'm decluttering my tools and realized I've got 5 of everything because I've ended up having to buy something that I knew I had, but couldn't find! Watched your video, ran out and bought 3 buckets & 3 organizers. So simple- wish I would have seen it 50 tools ago!

[@jimmyh1983]

I’d be interested in power tool storage too!

[@timlewis6291]

I was thinking this afternoon that I needed to figure out a way to organize things. You are always putting out videos that match my needs and projects! Keep it up. Last year was new deck, this year we are doing full kitchen remodel (even though you tried to talk us out of it this year ) 😀. Infilling floor tile where existing cabinets sat, light plumbing, some drywall, tiled backsplash, and those LED puck lights you did a video about ! Love your channel

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thertc204]

Those bucket organizers look amazing! I just so happen to have a few 18 gallon pales around the house that I could use for this!

[@cathimoon5432]

I am doing odd jobs such as replacing faucets, drywall, painting, decking replacement, and other handiwork stuff I help other ppl with.

[@TinManKustoms]

I've done this very same system except with rubber totes. One bin for each trade (drywall,electrical, plumbing and general carpentry tools) And 99 percent of the time you'll need to grab two bins to go do a job and when you're done it's easy to stack in the garage. I'm replacing my roof and rebuilding the side entrance deck. And if I have time I'll install a new window and board/batten siding.

[@TheCdrbaby]

I liked the bucks at one point. But found myself pulling everything out to get to the one tool I need at the bottom. I prefer the pack out with wheels now with small bags for different tasks I click the bags to my belt. Electric bag, trim bag, general use bag and so on

[@thedewd516]

What bags are you talking about? I have the same problem with buckets because I have a lot of tools.

[@TheCdrbaby]

@@thedewd516 Milwaukee bags at home depot. I get the 3 pack's with 6"×4" 8"×8" and3"×12" they have some other sizes also. The 3×12 are probably the handiest for me

[@davehall3351]

Likewise, as a landlord I like my general tools in a little open 9x9 box. It has all my common tools. I used to do buckets but found storage a pain. I wanted stackable. So I now use a combo of clear storage bins for things like plumbing (can see all my fittings, etc) or drywall (all my blades, pads, tape - stuff that is hard to get in a round container) with a few tough system boxes with power tools or specialty boxes. So I can grab my wheeled base with my cordless tools, throw on a specific smaller box, and then sit a much cheaper plastic bin or two on top to wheel in to do what work I need. 10 minutes of repacking at the end of the day and wheel em out to the van.

[@setlemon]

I found a tool roll to be the best after trying buckets and bags. I have a tool roll and a bag for later items actually

[@davehall3351]

@@setlemon I have one of those too. You know what I found - I am not strong enough! When I had the dang thing loaded I couldn't even lift it into the vehicle to leave! Stairs were also a S.o.B. with it due to width. It sits next to my chop saw now holding a variety of oddball pieces that rarely leave the shop. Though I have thought about making it a clamp bag because other than a couple short clamps I don't have a good way to carry longer ones.

[@hotsaucehimself]

Best advice out there. Everyone else is just comparing the expensive pack-out systems.

[@kurtiserikson7334]

I find it helps to have redundant tools. For example, sheet metal cutters are used in plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC. So I have a pair of these in nearly all my boxes. I don't like to bring more boxes than necessary, so you don't want to have to bring a box for working on sheet metal just because you have to cut a bit of flashing for a plumbing pipe penetration while you're plumbing. Same is true for carpentry. You're installing a door and need to flash the bottom of the rough opening. Installing a door is carpentry work, but carpentry, especially exterior work, involves flashing. Nearly all trades require a hammer. For painting, I carry tools for taking apart things that are in the way. I like to remove electrical fixtures rather than paint around them assuming that they aren't old and their removal would likely damage the plaster or there's a risk you won't be able to put it back up. Point being, I have an electrical meter, screw drivers, and sockets, pliers, allen wrenches, nut drivers, and a few things like that for painting because paint usually involves some degree of removing stuff. I tend to separate supplies from tools. So going back to the painting issue, the primer, fillers, sand paper, drywall mud, tape roll, would not be in the same box as the paint brushes, scrapers, roller rollers, puddy knives, etc. Tools should not run out, but supplies do. So I put tools in boxes or buckets, and supplies go in storage boxes.

[@andrewschreck155]

I’m halfway through a siding job on my garage and it’s always a pain when you need the tools, but you forgot where you put them. Thx for the great tips, I’m definitely doing that now.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@mikemiddleton8847]

i love that you use a cheap kuny pouch and not some $400 cadillac!!! i have old school lockers and filing cabinets in my sheds so everything has a place even though i'm not always that great at breaking down my gear at the end of a job

[@DaleGrogan]

Great ideas! I just got a craftsman rolling tool organizer for my circular saw, drill, impact driver, and sander…loving it so fat

[@raymondhahn1362]

I work as a apartment maintenance tech and I've been using the bucket method for years

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers, I know this isn't new but sometimes folks just don't know, what they just don't know!

[@BobTheSchipperke]

I made all my walls in my garage with spots to hang each tool. I used nails of various sizes. Like two nails to hang a hammer on. When I finally was sure on the locations I used a sharpie and made and outline of each so everyone else also knows. I also have giant long magnets that many screw drivers go on that I got at a big hardware store. I mounted one big cup on that wall for pencils, skinny stuff. I did more than that, but it’s a big part.

[@hiphopjewels]

I'm a homeowner and have accumulated a lot of tools over the years. I was looking for a simple way to get organized. This is not the "prettiest" way, but it works. A friend was coming over to help me with some projects, and he uses some of my tools. I want a way to easily put my hands on the tools we're going to be using.

[@brandonlee8400]

This video is underrated golden advice. I like to have at least two of everything too except pencils maybe 100 of those everywhere they seem to walk off. Bucket organizer is definitely cheapest option but i like the horizontal bucket, also known as a tote. Bags are ok but to hard to get in and out of even left open and the bottom of a bucket can be a pain too. I don't know how people with boxes and packouts can work with the lids and moving about. And any pouch will do unless ladder work and need more or heavier stuff I use a cheap harness to keep the weight off my hips and my pants up usually along with suspenders underneath or overalls. Tool hooks are really handy too instead of just trying to use the clips. Another tip is the velcro on your pencil on your glasses, I got that from handyman mag and its very convenient. Glasses holders made for visors is good for holding glasses too. Coast makes some of the best headlamps if you get a twofer at costco- I carry it and backup rechargeable batteries. Of course I use boxes for auto wrenches and sockets. And cheap storage totes for storing power tools but the rolling husky boxes are good. You might have to go smaller tubs if you're lifting over the truckbed without a ramp. I really like my husky rolling bags. It was three in a kit, the big bottom one has the handle and the other two slide over the handle to carry all at once. They're easy enough to handle individually when loaded up. And fit more easily in the cab than hard boxes.

[@brandonlee8400]

I go power tools in the bottom bag, batteries charger in the middle bag, bits fasteners in top bag. And then all the good stuff in the tote. Husky used to sell a an autoload knife and I've used them all. Folding, lockbacks. I liked the milwaukee fastback until they added the two notches, I just want one fully out but you're hand will suffer with folding designs. I like the solid handle. The autoload is now sold at walmart as Hart and is cheaper. You can fit 11 blades in there and its really convenient if you've never used one. I'm also not a fan of most bit boxes. Its too hard to get them in and out and stay organized. I take the holders out and keep them loose. I keep my most popular in husky belt bit holder, its rubbery and easy to keep track of and couldn't be more handy. And the backups in each box of their own type instead of assortments. My goto hammer is the dewalt demo. My milwaukee demo flathead is pricey but belts and boxes just covered a new blue yellow brand thats way cheaper. My favorite alltime tape is fatmax, milwaukee is slow to return. Stanley carbonized blades, diablo recip and circ blades. Dewalt pivoting bit adapter, and right angle. I use the ryobi rolling shop vac and it works well. I'd like to try a backpack vac for that last cleanup though. Sorry I went from organizing to brands 😂. My final note is the guys that say they're are minimalist are always running back to the truck or borrowing all day. They'd be stuck without guys like me.

[@alexhb12333]

You have an eerie way of posting exactly the video I need when I need it!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

The secret is KZbin tells me what everyone is thinking. Cheers!

[@-ray-h]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY LMAO... That was great...!

[@thebackyardlife475]

I do this but with command bins so I can stack them on storage shelves! Great video!

[@CaseyGCreates]

I would like a video on how to use those stair template tools! I’ll be doing my stairs soon

[@RalphFuhrmann]

and spiral stair cases, how to cut for those odd angles, and put the pointed corners together!

[@mjwright1978]

Ditto this. I literally lost a shim between a tread and a riser.

[@brothergrubenski2603]

This is a genius this idea perfect for DIY. Just need to solve the power tool organisation now

[@larracis]

Lowes has these little 5 gallon totes with lids. I use those for drywall, electrical, painting. Then a standard toolbox with all my plumbing fittings and tools. Then power tools, bits, tapes, screwdrivers and plyers, hole saw blades etc go in packout toolboxes which have pros and cons but I thnk the pros outweigh the cons.

[@SuperNeo005]

So simple yet so practical. I like it.

[@matthewwongca]

The best video! You are a real genius. I am going to get some pails right now.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad I could help

[@drixom9805]

Lol I do the same thing but I have a pouch system I use. It's a bit expensive but I have a nice rolling bag the pouches clip on the outside of the bag. Power tools in the bag all the small stuff is in the pouches. Belt stays the same I just change my pouches as needed. My painting supplies drywall ECT all reside in buckets.

[@Mike-ql4sz]

Thanks 4 sharing! I like the system but i think is good for smb who is using them quite frequently. As a homeowner that is using them seldom, i personally chose the Dewalt Tstack System although i spent around $600 but it keeps all my tools (incl all electrical ones) out of dust +occupying almost the same space as about 5 of those buckets. If i would work on a daily basis w them, ur system is more practical, indeed.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I absolutely love my bucket organizers.

[@sociopathmercenary]

In addition to the bucket organizers for tools, I have about a dozen clear totes on a couple of shelves in my shop where I store consumables and parts and other stuff that I don't need in the actual buckets. One for electrical, one for sanding, one for woodwork, one for concrete and tile, etc

[@sociopathmercenary]

Oh... And parachute bags for fasteners!

[@woodlandburl6648]

Thanks for reminding me just how things can be made easier.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help! sometimes a $20 solution is better than a thousand $ one!

[@ArmoredXJ]

I love all of this and wish I had seen it a few years ago

[@-ray-h]

Awesome video Jeff… I have a few of those bucket organizers and they work great. Lots of pockets like you mentioned to store all kinds of tools. I do have one for electrical, but now I have to get one for plumbing… Currently my plumbing tools are in one of those cloth type tote bags but some of the tools are buried and I have to move stuff around to see what’s below. The bucket ideal is perfect because I’ll be able to see most if not all of my tools at a glance. Re my current project: I’m converting my old kitchen into a bedroom since I built a 25’x 28’ great room with a kitchen / living room with a two-car garage below and I’m almost done with that… My next project is redoing or replacing a wooden front porch. When I constructed it, I used womanized construction wood? Now it’s getting old and time to redo it. I want to use structural grade plastic 2x10’s and 2x8 for the framing and the same for the flooring. My question is - is recycled construction grade plastic a good option to use since I don’t want to have to redo this porch again or is there a stronger grade rot resistant wood like hickory, I should be using…? Thanks for any thoughts and reply… PS Just absolutely love your videos… You certainly have a huge amount of experience and I appreciate the heck out of the videos. Save me a ton of work with those great tips+… THANK YOU….!!! Ray

[@stuckintrees4796]

The best time saver I have found. Is a home depot pencil pull clipped on the neck of my shirt. I never have to search.

[@johnlp3376]

I wear a ball cap everywhere that's where mine stays

[@Julian_Gude]

This seems like an excellent system. Thanks for sharing!

[@andrewmcfarlane7106]

I had power professionally installed this spring to my detached garage/shop and will be organizing tools soon! Appreciate all the ideas and other videos for projects!! Sheetrock project planned for this fall!

[@chaseyourtale9647]

You're awesome. I'd say, "that is all" but it's just the beginning - this channel rocks

[@piercesplayground3578]

We just bought a house and we're accumulating tools of all kinds now so this couldn't have been better timed! Thanks a bunch!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Congrats on the house. These also make it easy to set up and clean up at the end of the day!

[@piercesplayground3578]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Yaaaaay! Thanks for all the help from your channel. So many helpful tips!

[@jamesmacintyre1415]

Great idea spent an hour looking for a specific screwdriver today that I couldn't find usually they're all together but for some reason this one but for a walk

[@thomasbechard]

Demolishing and rebuilding my basement. Two bedrooms, bath/laundry, home theater.

[@SprouseyTheHandyMan]

Jeff I find all your videos usually randomly or when released. This time I searched for organizing tools and this video popped up. Nice work

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

works well for me.

[@Blue2222-v1l]

My favorite channel! I have learned so much! Thank you!

[@bertadelaudebri7179]

As always, your tips of the trade are most relevant. Thanks for sharing,..

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I appreciate that!

[@KM-ew5rl]

Fate I saw this because I was thinking that I need one of these to organize tools on a job. And buy a hook used in exterior painting to have it all close when I'm on a ladder. All outside projects for me, mostly. Small aesthetic projects like ceiling fans, fixtures, hardware etc. I'm a cockroach and have found enough free wood to build a 12x12 shed so that's the next big build.

[@vincemorath676]

Great storage solution. thanks for sharing.

[@wassupstock]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much!

[@blacknessiah13]

Man that's brilliant! Absolutely love your channel

[@failprone]

It takes me 30 minutes to hang a picture frame on the wall cause I can never find anything, I'm definitely doing this. Love your videos, Jeff. Keep up the amazing work

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

now you can hang a picture during the commercials. Cheers!

[@storrance]

We had guys working on our bathroom a couple years ago, they had the exact same pails setup. And now I do to! Those "Husky Bucket Jockeys" are like $10 at Home Depot.

[@ChristineJump]

Oh my gosh, thank you. I honestly think I spend 60% of my time looking for my tools.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Max has a whole video of me saying where is my tape?

[@Ziptiestranggler]

I'm working on making a wood mallet for my collection 😊 I love your videos

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

I've used these for years and hate them with a passion yet I still use them but I'm hoping to change that soon.

[@guymarier8013]

This is amazing! Great idea! We have been installing new hardwood floors then landscaping next is a small half bath

[@brandonmcmillan8820]

Haha! I love the head lamp for the electrical bucket! As an electrician by trade I do my best work in the dark!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Brandon!

[@chrisgraham2904]

I'm not an electrician, but I too do my best work in the dark. My wife hates when I wear the head lamp.

[@khybersafi9137]

If you hate changing batteries on the headlamps, look into 18650 rechargeable headlamps. A lot more lumens and longer battery life. ZebraLight, ArmyTek and many other companies make them.

[@rebeccadavidson4377]

I had planned to TRY to organize my tools! Now I know what I need to do! 😀

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Happy to help Rebecca!

[@PAkhramchuk]

Attempt 2 :) Hi Jeff, Thank you for the great videos! I'm totally newbie here (ex. USSR past, Missouri USA present), from concrete 9 floor 13 entrance apartments to my own 33 years 2 story classic wood frame house in O'Fallon, Missouri. Most of my previous approaches (for the tools, materials and etc.) 95% not aligned for the USA (and inches and ft... :) ) Future plans: master bedroom (celling, walls - to paint, change the carpet (it was 2 dogs and 1 cat here and I'm allergic for them plus smell that they have left) for the vinyl sheet or vinyl planks (still can't to decide). Roof also has a very short rafter tails (almost with one level with the siding) and the siding (and artifactial bricks) with the existing roof creating the perfect Niagra falls to my basement (and windows) - probably I need to make them longer and use something to cut the flow above and under the window on 2nd flore, above and under the window of the 1st flore and where the wall connected to the foundation - some sort of a protective skirt (?)... Roof insulation (now I have 2-3 inches of "blowed paper". Then I probably continue with flooring for the rest of the rooms... Will appreciate any suggestions, especially for the advise where to buy vinyl (planks or sheet). Thank you