Whether your house is large or small, it is always very important that you have a box of tools lying around for the inevitable odd DIY jobs that need doing.Acquiring all your tools is only the first step.It is important that you must also know how to use them properly, take care of them and just as importantly - store them.If you know which tools you need and require regular access to then this will make the process of organising your toolbox a lot easier.  For those who are on the move, it may also be worth considering purchasing a van safe metal tool box.

It is vital that you buy the basic tools.  At the very minimum your tool kit should contain a sturdy hammer (with nail claw), crescent wrench, lineman’s pliers, needlenose pliers, large and small phillips screwdrivers, cordless drill and bit set, tape measure, utility knife, gloves, torch and of course safety glasses or goggles.

All smaller hand tools should always be stored in a toolbox.It makes the most sense to store the tools that you use the most at the top of your tool box.Larger additional tools should ideally be hung up on a peg board mounted inside a garage or shed.

It is advisable to purchase a large secure tool box that comes with a smaller one inside.Your basic small tools should be kept inside this small toolbox which should then in turn be kept inside your house.The rest of the tools should be kept inside the larger box so that you don't have to keep going back to the garage whenever a quick small job needs doing.

Make sure that you keep all your tools clean and dry as dirt and water are natural enemies of used tools.A handy technique is to rub machine oil into rusty metal tools, then polish them with fine steel wool before wiping them clean.

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