Sure, it’s handy and a great idea to have but, at the same time, it is also a smart move for anyone looking to save time and money. How exactly does a toolbox save your time and money? Here are a couple of ways.
1. Keeping your tools safe
Buying tools doesn’t mean much if you can’t keep them safe. Losing a tool means that you’ll have to buy a new one but even if the tool isn’t lost for good, the fact that you can’t find it when you need it can be just as bad. When you have a toolbox, you have a place where that tool belongs and, every time you need it, you know where you can get it.
Having a tool stolen is also a probability, seeing as how other people need it, as well, and if they just see it lying on the ground (as opposed to being in a locked box) they might just succumb to the temptation. Then, we need to mention that tools lying out in the open are prone to corrosion and different sorts of environment-caused damage.
2. More likely to engage in DIY projects
DIY projects save a lot of money but the initial investment may be a bit steep. You see, when you buy these tools, you need to use them a couple of times before they pay off (a positive ROI). When you have quality tools and a good toolbox, the investment is already made and you’ll have a much greater incentive to engage in as many projects as possible.
These projects save money in a number of ways. First of all, whenever you need something built or repaired, the cost of materials or new parts is usually just a fraction of the total cost. The bulk of the price is due to the time, skill, and hourly rate of the handyman. Moreover, once you make or fix something successfully, you will be able to properly maintain it on your own.
3. Preventing accidents
Tools are often sharp, pose as a tripping hazard, and can be life-threatening in hands of children. The role of toolboxes is to keep all of these tools safely out of reach. While in use, tools should either be in hand or at hand. Whenever not in use, they should be on a rack, in a toolbox, or in a shed. It’s really that simple. It’s far easier to develop a habit when you have the right toolbox at hand.
From the financial standpoint, it’s also important that you understand that these tools are in danger, as well. A saw can be broken if stepped on. An expensive power tool can be broken if dropped from a great height. By keeping the tool out of harm’s way, you’re reducing the chance that something will happen to it. Therefore, you’re also reducing the likelihood that you’ll have to replace it prematurely.
4. No need for return trips
If you’re away from home, getting a toolbox that can be mounted on a truck or put in the trunk of your car will make a massive difference. First of all, you will have all your tools wherever you go and you don’t need to make return trips in order to get them. Therefore, you can save money on gas, save time, and make your repair process/project much more environmentally-friendly.
Then, there are also those time-sensitive tasks. For instance, the leaking situation will cause damage over time. The longer it is unattended, the bigger the problem. The same goes when it comes to the majority of repairs. This is especially true when there’s a hazard involved. Leaving something unattended for hours increases the chance that someone will get injured. This is not something you can put a price tag on.
5. Avoiding a potential suit
If you’re a professional handyman and you leave your tools lying around, chances are that someone will get injured and you will end up in a lawsuit. Moreover, if the toolbox in question is not secured in the trunk and something “falls off” chances are that you will, once again, be liable. In other words, you’re responsible for your tools not just from the moral and ethical, but also from the legal standpoint.
Sure, this is not something that is bound to happen but the very fact that this is an eventuality means that it’s something worth keeping in your mind. Once again, we’ve already listed a lot of ways in which a quality toolbox saves money. Add this to the equation and the acquisition of the given toolbox no longer sounds like something optional.
6. Quality saves money
Buying a quality toolbox means not having to buy another one for years and decades to come. It means paying more now in order to pay less over a longer period of time. Buying one toolbox, paying for one quality installation, and having the privilege of using it for years and decades is far better than having this issue looming over your head.
This is really the best type of issues out there – those that you resolve once and they’re dealt with. If the cost seems a bit steep, try to take another approach to the issue. Divide the cost over a longer period of time and you’ll see that it is quite reasonably priced.
In conclusion
Some of the above-listed ways in which toolboxes save your time and money are pretty intuitive, while others help you make a difference a bit more indirectly. On their own, each of the above-listed arguments would be a reason enough. When observed together, the importance of a toolbox becomes quite self-explanatory. While the importance of a toolbox from the standpoint of safety and pragmatism seems quite obvious, now you also know just how important this purchase is for your budget.
