Digging Dirt

Whether your house is large or small, it is always very important that you have a box of tools lying around for the inevitable odd DIY jobs that need doing.Acquiring all of the tools is just the first step.You also need to know how to use them, take care of them and just as importantly - how to store them.If you know which tools you need and require regular access to then this will make the whole process of organising your toolbox considerably easier.  For those who are on the move, it may also be worth considering purchasing a van safe metal tool box.

It is important that you buy all the basic tools.  At the very minimum your tool kit should contain a sturdy hammer (with nail claw), crescent wrench, lineman’s pliers, needlenose pliers, large and small phillips screwdrivers, cordless drill and bit set, tape measure, utility knife, gloves, torch and of course safety glasses or goggles.

Any smaller hand tools should always be stored in a toolbox.It makes sense to store the tools that you use the most at the top of your box.  Larger additional tools should be hung up on a peg board mounted in a garage or shed.

It is advisable to purchase a large secure tool box that comes with a smaller one inside.Your basic tools should be kept inside this small toolbox which should then in turn be kept inside your house.The rest of the tools should be kept in the larger box so that you don't have to keep going back to the garage whenever a quick small job needs to be done.

Make sure that you keep your tools clean and dry as dirt and water are the natural enemies of used tools.A good technique is to rub machine oil into any rusty metal tools, then to polish them with fine steel wool before wiping them clean.