How to Build the Perfect Apartment Toolbox
How to Build the Perfect Apartment Toolbox
Whether it’s tucked under the sink for some quick repairs, or stored underneath your bed in preparation of a sudden power outage, it’s always a good idea to keep a toolbox filled with a few essential tools close at hand in your apartment. We’ve rounded up everything you need to hang a picture frame, tighten a leaky faucet, or pry open a stubborn can of paint.
All of the tools we’ve included fit inside this slim Toyo Caber Top Toolbox that easily stores just about anywhere, even in the smallest studio apartment.
Made in Osaka, Japan — the Toyo Toolbox is a super strong stainless steel toolbox that’s built from a single sheet of steel. The minimalist, sleek design easily fits beneath a bed frame or tucks neatly in the cabinet under the sink.
The Estwing Sure Strike Tack Hammer is perfect for hanging picture frames or assembling small pieces of furniture. The narrow head allows it to more easily hammer in nails in tight spaces, and the hickory handle is high-quality enough to last for years to come.
The Stanley Mini Tripod Flashlight lets you keep your hands free while working under the sink, and the magnetized and anodized aluminum tripod legs fold to become a regular hand-held flashlight for when the power goes out.
The 100° rotational head allows for greater freedom of movement, and the shatter-resistant lens focuses light where it's needed most.
Three super bright long-lasting LEDs cast a powerful beam, and the slip-resistant rubber grip keeps the light shining where you need it.
The Stanley Torpedo Level is the perfect size for making sure your picture frames are straight and your kitchen table won’t wobble.
The compact size makes it easy to stash at the bottom of the toolbox, and the rubberized end caps protect it from accidental falling damage.
This Stanley Tape Measure and Utility Knife value pack is the best bang for your buck. The utility knife has a three-position retractable blade which is stored inside the body of the handle, and comes with three 11-921 heavy duty utility blades.
The 12-Inch Powerlock Tape Measure is great for small spaces, and the 16-inch Tape Measure is perfect for any tasks larger than that.
This 2 pack of Stanley Screwdrivers is an all-in-one comfort grip screwdriver with an ergonomically designed bi-material handle for extra comfort.
The bar is chrome plated for rust resistance, and the double-sided bits make this the only screwdriver you need.
The Stanley 8-Inch Adjustable Wrench has a tapered jaw design that allows for work in small spaces and features a slip-resistant and comfortable grip.
The large-capacity jaw accepts a wide range of fastener sizes, making this the most versatile option for a small toolbox.