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8 Tool Cabinet Organization Ideas

Lowe's Editorial Team

By Lowe's Editorial Team
Updated June 28, 2024

Whether ​​you’re a handyman or a DIY enthusiast, save time and work efficiently by organizing all your tools in one place. Here’s your guide to 8 tool cabinet organization ideas.

Create an Organized Space with These Tool Cabinet Storage Ideas

Organizing your tools creates a clutter-free space and prevents unwanted accidents. Here are a few things you should keep in mind before you jump on to buying storage cabinets or start organizing your tools.

  • Consider the space you have for storing your tools.
  • Evaluate the space you will need to store and organize them.
  • Consider the kind of tools you own such as gardening tools, mechanical tools, DIY essentials, etc.

Here are some tool cabinet ideas worth incorporating to collocate your tools better.

1. Use a Peg Board

Using wall-mounted peg boards to keep your things in place is one of the best tool cabinet organization ideas. They are both practical and affordable picks to hang your hammers, brushes, rollers and small gardening tools in place.

2. Hang Your Tools Inside the Cabinet

Instead of simply piling up the stock, hang your tools inside of the cabinet walls using hooks or pegboard installation. This keeps your tools organized and safe. 

3. Get Yourself a Rolling Cabinet Base

Increase your cabinet's portability with a rolling base and casters. This is one of the most practical tool cabinet organization ideas as it allows you to move the entire cabinet set-up from your workbench to a job site easily. 

4. Store Awkwardly Sized Tools in Plastic Containers

Some awkwardly shaped or bulky tools can’t be hung on a pegboard wall, or maybe they won’t fit in the space. Such items like paint rollers and tubes of chalk can be organized inside clear plastic boxes. You can store these boxes on an open shelving unit.

Even though the tools are organized in clear boxes, it is helpful to label each container. This step will make it much easier for others in the house to locate the tools. Labeling will also ensure that after use the tools are placed back where they belong. 

5.  Add Magnetic Strip for Metal Tools

A magnetic strip mounted inside the cabinet doors is perfect for holding steel tools like hammers, chisels, punches, files, and levels. This maximizes unused space and keeps your tools organized and easily accessible. It also frees up valuable drawer space within your cabinets.

6. Store Loose Screws in Mason Jars

When working with tools, loose screws and small, miscellaneous items are often left on the counter space. These knick-knacks can hinder your workspace and also lead to injuries. It is best to store spare screws in clear mason jars.

But to ensure these jars don’t take up counter space, consider building open shelves to store the jars. You can even screw the lids on the underside of a shelf and suspend the jars from their lids.

7. Add a Compact Charging Station

Cordless power tools are functional until their batteries run out or their charger gets misplaced. Store them smartly by building a custom charging station that comprises both storage space and an outlet to keep them charged.

8. Install Wire Shelves

If your room or garage has empty spaces, the best way to maximize floor space is by installing wire shelves. They are an easy and affordable way to store your tools and organize them in custom plastic totes, hooks, baskets and shelves. 

Tip

Make sure that you’re not storing something too heavy on these wire shelves.