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Best Overall Hardware Organizer
Stalworth Parts & Crafts Rack Style Tool Box
Customizable compartments
Trays slide in and out
Separate section fits bigger tools and parts
Comes in four colors
Not for heavy-duty use
Best Budget Hardware Organizer
KeFanta Desk Drawer Organizer
Value packs of 22- or 32-count
Rounded corners and anti-slip surface
Washable
Maximizes every inch of drawer space
Best for shallow drawers
Best Portable Hardware Organizer
Stanley Removable Compartment Professional Organizer
Comfort-grip carry handle
Lid locks to hold hardware storage bins in place
Available with 10- and 25-compartment versions
Lid may pop open if not properly latched
Best Wall-Mounted Hardware Organizer
WallPeg Pegboard Bin Kit
Bins made of durable polypropylene plastic
Four sturdy prongs hold bins securely in place
Comes in two sizes
No covers or dividers
Pegboard not included
Best Compact Hardware Organizer
Ace Storage Rack
Space-saving design
Transparent storage
Made of high-quality plastic
Not stackable
What to Consider When Buying a Hardware Organizer
- Durability: Will this organizer be used in a high-impact environment, like a construction site, or left in the trunk of a car? Will it be something you use every day, or will it be kept in storage and used every so often for household repairs?
- Material: Most hardware organizers are made from metal, wood or plastic. Metal is strong, wood is sustainable and plastic is lightweight.
- Portability: Look for organizers with handles, straps or wheels.
- Size: Do you have lots of shelving in the garage or basement area to store hardware organizers? If not, seek out small, stackable or wall-mounted options. You can also recycle containers and old jars or repurpose cutlery trays in drawers.
- Storage capacity: Is your collection of hardware extensive, or do you have just enough for basic tasks?
- Budget: Pros and serious DIYers should expect to spend a little bit more. Crafters can get away with less expensive bins.
