It is great to have extra space for doing your crafts and DIY projects and having all of your tools in one place. Whether it will be your garage or an extra building, it is a nice place for you to either repair something that is broken or build something like a table or cabinet. It is a great way to spend some time for yourself. It is not only therapeutic, but it is also productive.
Of course, having a shed is not only about being productive but also about being organized, which is a quality that is important for this. Why? So that it will be easier for you to navigate your tools and therefore faster to get things done. Beyond making sure your shed is properly heated for the winter, it will also be handy if you need to find the tools to fix something in your home. But before organizing your tools, you’re going to have to make sure you have the tools you need in your shed in your shed.
Hand Tools
These are the tools that will be used without any electricity or other source of power. These tools are usually needed for simple repairs around the home. There are a number of them that are essential to have on hand and they are:
- Hammer – One of the most well-known tools. It drives and removes nails and is very useful for DIY furniture. In addition, it also practical for home needs like driving nails for frames or repairing a broken door or cabinet.
- Screwdrivers – They are also one of the well-known tools and frequently used for home repairs. There are many kinds of them, but the two most basic are the flat-head, the one with a single slot on top, and the Philips, the one with a small cross in the middle. Having multiple sets of screwdrivers will be convenient for different kinds of home repairs.
- Pliers – A tool used for holding objects. There are different types of pliers and are used for different purposes but mostly for electronics and bending. The most common types are the long nose, needle nose, slip-joint, channel lock, and a vice grip.
- Wrench – A tool used for tightening bolts and nuts. It is a well-known tool for plumbing but can also be for mechanical uses such as cars.
- Measuring Tools – Tools such as measuring tapes, rulers, and levels are helpful so that you know your components or appliances are going to be in the right size.
Power Tools
As the name suggests, these are the tools that are used with power or electricity. There are a lot of them, but there are just a few that you might really need.
- Drill – Drills are said to be the most useful tool. They are a very handy and can be used for plotting holes for nails and screws. It is also used for driving screws.
- Saw – The most basic is the handsaw , which is not a power tool and is great for small cutting jobs. But if you are looking for something that will be used for cutting larger pieces of wood, a power saw will be great for that. The most basic of them is the circular saw and is known to be really versatile.
- Air Compressor– An air compressor is very useful for powering up your power tools and is also great for providing a compresser air supply. In addition to that, it can also be used for other things like inflating the tire of your car or ball or pool floaters.