Just saw this local news segment about a plumber who accidentally left his toolbox behind at a customer's house, and it ended up causing a whole bomb scare situation. Apparently, the homeowner thought it looked suspicious and called the cops. They evacuated half the neighborhood before realizing it was just a bunch of wrenches and pipe cutters... awkward.
Anyway, it got me thinking about how I store my own plumbing tools. Right now, they're kinda scattered between my garage shelves and an old toolbox that's seen better days. Honestly, I'm surprised I haven't lost more stuff by now. I've been meaning to get organized but never really got around to it.
Curious how everyone else keeps their plumbing gear sorted out. Do you guys use tool bags, boxes, or maybe some kind of DIY setup? I'm open to suggestions because clearly my current "system" isn't cutting it anymore, haha.
I've been through a similar situation myself—not the bomb scare part, thankfully—but the scattered tools issue. For years, I had plumbing gear spread across random boxes and shelves in my garage, and every time I needed something specific, it turned into a frustrating scavenger hunt.
Eventually, I got tired of wasting time and decided to try out one of those heavy-duty canvas tool bags with multiple pockets. Honestly, it's been a game changer. Each pocket holds specific items—pipe cutters in one, wrenches in another, plumber's tape and fittings tucked neatly into smaller compartments. It's easy to grab and go when there's an emergency leak or something urgent around the house.
But lately I've been thinking about upgrading again. I've seen some people using rolling toolboxes or modular systems where each compartment snaps together. Seems convenient for bigger jobs or if you have to move around a lot. Has anyone here tried those modular setups? Are they worth the investment or just overkill for home plumbing tasks?
Also curious if anyone has come up with clever DIY solutions—like pegboards or custom-built shelves—to keep plumbing-specific tools handy but out of the way. I like the idea of having everything visible at a glance without digging through drawers or bags...
