Are you always digging around for the right tool? Hammers abound, but why are the flat-edge screwdrivers always missing? Wouldnt it be great to have everything in an easy-to-find space? Here are some steps and tips to get you on your way.
Step 1: Inventory.
First, start by gathering all your tools. Make a list of the locations where you found your tools. Garage, kitchen, basement, car, truck? Lay them all out on a bedsheet or blanket. Sort them by type to get an idea of how many different kinds of tools you have.
Next, examine each tool and decide what to keep.
Is it a duplicate? If so, how many of this tool do I need?
Have I ever used it? Some tools passed down thru the family should be kept for sentimental reasons, but others that youve never used can surely go.
Is it broken? If it isnt usable and cant be repaired then discard it.
Have I replaced it with a multi-purpose tool that does the job more efficiently?
Does a neighbor have a better version that I usually borrow?
Toss out the broken tools, sell the good ones on eBay, get a tax break by donating to a local charitable organization, have a...