DIY Freestanding Garden Tool Rack — Organize Your Tools with This Simple Project

Revolutionize your tool storage with our DIY garden tool rack freestanding guide—easy, affordable, and perfect for keeping your garden tools organized and within reach.

Tired of stumbling over cluttered, disorganized tools in your garage? It's time to streamline your space with a simple solution—a DIY freestanding garden tool rack. Not only is this project budget-friendly, but it also transforms your garage into a neatly organized area, making each tool easily accessible.

This guide will walk you through creating your own tool rack step by step, enhancing your efficiency and tidiness. Ready to tackle this practical project? Let's build an organized workspace together!

DIY Freestanding Garden Tool Rack: Say Goodbye to Clutter and Hello to Organization!

What you'll need:

• A piece of 1x6 lumber
• Two metal brackets measuring 5 inches by 6 inches
• Six screws measuring 1¼ inches
• Screws measuring 5/8 inches

Instructions:

1. Arrange your long-handled garden tools with 2 inches of space between each. Measure from the midpoint of one handle to the next and note these measurements.

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2. Cut a 1x6 board to the total length of your handle measurements plus 12 inches. Draw a line ¾ inch from one edge of the board and mark 6-inch intervals for each tool handle, adding 6 inches to each measurement.

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3. Secure the board to your workbench and use a 2-inch hole saw to drill holes at each mark, creating slots for the tool handles. Optionally, paint or finish the rack.

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4. Mark a level line on the wall at your desired height and locate the nearest studs. Position brackets over the studs with the line passing through the top holes of each bracket's long leg. Pre-drill and attach the brackets with screws.

5. Center the rack over the brackets, ensuring slots do not align with brackets. Mark screw holes, pre-drill, and secure the rack to the brackets with screws.

With your new DIY freestanding garden tool rack, you've effectively organized your tools, maximizing space and efficiency in your garage.

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