hammer screwdriver screws can you find them when you need them the secret to having what you need at your fingertips is keeping your everyday tools and hardware visible and easy to access step 1 take inventory discard and donate the first step in organizing your tools and hardware is to take inventory of what you have get everything out of your drawers and toolbox and get rid of duplicates or tools you don t need it s pretty common for someone to accumulate multiple sets of screwdrivers pliers and wrenches and whether you ve loaned tools out that never got returned or you simply don t have a good drill you ll also probably discover you re missing a few essential tools step 2 group like tools together next sort the tools and hardware you are keeping into groups put all the different sizes of wrenches pliers screwdrivers hammers etc together for hardware like screws and nails sort by size and type and put in a jar or dish until you decide what type of container you want to use step 3 store tools on the wall utility boards are a vast improvement over traditional pegboards and they are an ideal solution for keeping everyday tools and hardware visible and accessible step 4 organize hardware organize hardware like screws nails bolts nuts and washers in containers that are clear labeled and easy to access jars sectioned bins and magnetic containers are all good options step 5 create a work station make it easy to complete projects and simple repairs by creating a workstation near your tools and hardware