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Toolkit Talk: Key benefits of tool storage
It goes without saying that the tools you use to carry out a DIY job can make all the difference between a mediocre and high-quality finish. What we don’t often hear about, though, is why it’s so important to look after these tools and store them appropriately.
It often gets overlooked, but storing tools is crucial for ease, accessibility and to ensure you get the most out of your investment. Here, Steve Davidson, from online retailer U-PRO Trade
A toolbox such as Stanley’s Essential Toolbox, one of the smallest of Stanley’s tool storage we offer, is ideal for everyday DIY tools. Made of strong plastic for protection from the elements, it also includes two small compartments on the lid, ideal for quick and easy access to small parts like screws and bolts.
Supplies,
explains 3 key benefits that tool storage solutions provide to keep your tools tidy and organised.
Tool care increases longevity and saves money Tools can be a substantial investment, especially when choosing high quality, precision tools that help you get a professional finish on your DIY jobs. To make sure they remain in tip top condition, it’s essential to take care of them and make sure they’re properly maintained. With space often at a premium at home, many of us store our tools in the shed or garage, but this can leave them exposed to the elements. The right tool storage solution protects them from damage or being misplaced. Having to replace tools due to wear and tear or loss can be costly, so investing in a robust tool storage solution will save you money in the long run.
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Accessible, easy to find tools when you need them most How many times have you been mid-DIYing, only to find yourself wasting time and getting frustrated that you can’t find the tool you need? Pro-tip: zone your tool storage,
grouping power tools together, for example, in an easily accessible spot. When everything has its place, you can run a quick at-a-glance check that you have everything ready before starting the job!
Investing in the right toolbox means no more hunting down that screwdriver, paintbrush or masking tape you need. The DeWalt range provides a variety of sturdy tool storage solutions, including the DeWalt
DS100 organiser. This
mobile modular storage system has a polycarbonate clear lid organiser - perfect for sorting and quickly locating pocket-sized tools, accessories and fixings. Its high- performance seal for dust and water protection means you can be confident that your tools will be in good nick when you come to need them next.
Think outside the box There are plenty of great DIY storage ideas out there, from prolonging the life of your saw blades by covering them with a section of PVC pipe, to creating a peg board to hang tools. If you’re ready to think outside the box, there’s a great range of tool backpacks around, which are lighter and easier to carry, especially if going up and down steep ladders.
One extremely popular item is the
Purdy Painters Backpack due to its multiple storage spaces for a variety of tools. The backpack provides an ideal organisational storage system for painting tools and materials, featuring multiple storage spaces and ensuring users have everything they need in one organised location and includes an extremely useful removable no-mess wet pouch for transporting wet tools. Having an organised, dedicated tool storage solution will make you feel more in control and confident with the job at hand, taking away the stress and worry of not knowing where a specific tool is or having to replace yet another set of pliers or screws. So, you can completely focus on your DIY task, safe in the knowledge that you have everything you need in one place.
To find more about the range of tool storage solutions available, please visit:
www.u-pro.co.uk
JUNE 2022 DIY WEEK 19
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