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Hardware Storage Bucket

Looking for the right fastener will be like a bee going to nectar with this multi-pocket storage bucket. Also learn how to utilize adjustable bins to nail down the hardware organization in your shop. More »


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Car Caddy

Professional mechanics don't waste time wandering around their shop hunting for tools. Instead, they roll a tool chest right up to the car so all their gear is within reach. Learn how to build a car caddy here.

DVD Holder

This clever shelf holds DVDs, CDs or even small books. You can make yours as with as many shelves as you like simply by changing the length of the trunk. Learn how to build this dvd holder here.

Hand Tool Pegboards

Maximize hand tool storage in a tool cabinet by building a hand tools pegboard. Learn how to build one in this article.

Hardware Storage Bucket

Looking for the right fastener will be like a bee going to nectar with this multi-pocket storage bucket. Also learn how to utilize adjustable bins to nail down the hardware organization in your shop.

Knife Rack

Most of us use one or two knives more than all of our other cutlery combined. So it makes sense to keep our favorite knives handy in a small rack that doesn't take up much counter space. Learn how to build one here.

Magazine Storage Bins

Finally got the time to build that project in The Family Handyman from three years ago? Then, learn how to build magazine storage bins in this article.

Muffin Tin Hardware Bins

Work surface cluttered with miscellaneous nails, screws, hardware, whatever? Clean it up and still keep that stuff at your fingertips by building these muffin tin hardware bins.

Oak Mail Sorter

This oak mail sorter recalls a time when letters were sorted by hand and everyone knew their letter carrier by name. Learn how to build an oak mail sorter in this article.

Organize Your Closet

If you find yourself rummaging in your closet every morning mumbling to yourself, "One of these days I've got to get organized," then learn how to build this closet organizer in this article.

Pipe Clamp Storage Ideas

You can never have enough clamps around the shop. Where to store them is another matter, however. Read this article to learn three different solutions to this problem.

Sandwich-bag Parts Organizer

Keep screws, connectors, nails and other small parts in sight and handy with this resealable bag holder. Learn how to construct this sandwich bag parts organizer here.

Storage Bench

At first glance, this bench may look like a complex project. But take a closer look and you'll see that the structure couldn't be more basic. Learn how to build this storage bench in this article.

Storing Clamps

Pipe clamps can be an awkward tools to store, but with these pipe clamp storing techniques, you'll be able to put them up and take them down with no fuss. Learn more in this article about pipe clamp storage.

Storing Long Materials

Ever have trouble storing miscellaneous pipe, trim, flashing and conduit? Storing long materials just got easier with these tips. Read this article to learn more on how to better store these long materials.


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