2. Pegboard Storage Board with PVC Pipe Cubbies Have a lot of tools and accessories that aren’t made for hanging? Some of these items may include hacksaw blades, paint stir sticks, files, etc. PVC pipe can provide a cool and functional solution. Simply cut the pipe into short lengths approximately two inches in diameter, then slide each piece over a pegboard hook to create storage cubbies. 3. Innovative Ways to Upcycle Household Items to Organize Hardware Do you find your garage work area is constantly littered with small pieces of hardware like screws, hanging nails, washers, etc., yet when you need one of these items in a hurry, you just can’t seem to find the right one? These are some innovative ideas for upcycling common household items to organize your workspace and your life: Muffin tins: Use a .25-inch x 1.5-inch flat head screw to fasten a muffin tin beneath the top of a shelf. You can then fill each opening with specific small hardware pieces,
Mason jars: What’s more timeless when it comes to versatility than glass canning jars? You can add small hardware storage to the long list of diverse uses for these handy containers. Use a drill to screw the jar lids into a shelf. Sort the items and fill the jars accordingly. You can make labels or simply write on the jars using Sharpie pens in an assortment of colors. Recycle plastic soda bottles: If you’re looking for an environmentally friendly organization system for small items, look no further! ▶ Rinse and dry your used plastic soda bottles making sure to keep the caps. ▶ Drill a hole in each bottle cap and insert an eyebolt. ▶ Secure each eye bolt using two nuts, one inside the cap and one above it. ▶ Cut a circular hole in the shoulder of each bottle. ▶ Sort and label items.
then pull the tin from under the shelf and swivel it until you come to the opening with the item you need. You can easily label each opening for effortless identification! This is a definite win-win as you are handily storing necessary items that tend to cause clutter, yet easily get lost, without taking up valuable workspace! ▶ Heavy gauge carbon steel muffin tin pans are ideal for this project because they are sturdy. ▶ To ensure the tin swivels easily, countersink a quarter-inch hole in the top of the shelf so the top of the screw is level with the shelf. ▶ Fasten quarter-inch fender washers above and below the muffin tin rim. ▶ Use a jam nut or “double nut” technique, tightening a thin nut against the underside and then a second, thicker nut against the first to keep the threads from loosening.
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