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Why PVC pipe is a garage storage hero

5 ways to pipe your way to an organised space

When it comes to DIY tackle, PVC pipe can do no wrong. The durable, lightweight material comes in various sizes and is as cheap as chips! Best part? With a little imagination, PVC pipe can solve almost all of your garage storage needs.

1. Power Drills

Power drill storage is unique to your collection of wares. Big, small and in between, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to storing your drills in a functional way. Get them off the bench and neatly tucked away with this handy and personalised storage idea from Bunnings.

2. Fixings and Fastener Trough

Nail fixings and fastener storage with this brilliant idea. Screws, rivets stay organised for big DIY projects and at arms reach for those quick odd jobs and chores.

3. Shelving

The beauty (and beast) of garages, sheds and workshops is that stuff just accumulates. And we mean STUFF! Paints, pencils, string, rope, you name it! Create a home for the line-up of misfits with your PVC piping offcut, some glue and some pine. Different depths of pipe will create spaces for differently sized knick-knacks.

4. Holster 

From small tools like screwdrivers to large items such as brooms and rakes, the ideal garage has a space for everything. Give them their personalised home by creating a small strip of tiny holsters above your workstation for the little pieces and attach a row of PVC pipes along garage walls to house lawn tools.

5. Oil Catcher

Save every last drop of dosh with this thrifty PVC pipe idea. Car and lawnmower oil lasts a lot longer using a clever contraption like this.

oil catcher
(Credit: Pinterest / The Family Handyman) (Credit: Pinterest / The Family Handyman)

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