How to Make a PVC Vertical Tool Holder for Garden Tools

Whenever Júlia needed pruning shears, a spade or a rake, she would usually start searching around the garden. The tools were leaning in different corners and, besides creating clutter, some were left directly on the ground. That was when she realised that a length of PVC pipe she had stored away could serve another purpose: becoming a vertical holder for organising gardening equipment.

Why use a vertical holder to store tools?

Garden tools often have long handles and take up considerable room when left lying down. Storing them upright makes better use of a wall, the side of a workbench or another suitable storage area.

Organisation also makes the equipment easier to see. Rather than searching for one tool amongst several others, each handle can have its own space, allowing quicker access while tending to plants.

How can PVC pipe become a tool holder?

The idea is to use pieces of PVC pipe as individual compartments. They can be cut into sections of a length suited to each type of tool, then secured vertically to a sturdy structure.

Júlia found that there was no need to turn the pipe into an elaborate item. The concept was straightforward: make openings wide enough to hold the handles and keep the tools neatly upright. Pipe sizes should be selected according to the equipment to be stored.

How to assemble a vertical holder for tools?

Before starting, measure the available space and check the weight of the tools. The holder must be attached to a surface that can support both the pipes and the stored equipment.

• Set aside the pipes: choose PVC sections with a diameter suitable for the handles.
• Take measurements: decide the height of the sections and the gap between them.
• Prepare the fixing: use a strong base to secure the pipes.
• Arrange by size: keep similar tools close together.

If the PVC needs cutting, use suitable equipment and take care around the edges. Once cut, check them for burrs that could cause accidents or damage the tool handles.

Where should the PVC tool holder be placed?

The best position is one that offers both easy access and safety. A wall in a utility area, shed or covered part of the garden can work well, provided the structure is suitable for installation.

Once everything was arranged, Júlia realised that the benefit was not limited to the appearance of the garden. The tools were kept off the ground, easier to find and ready for their next use. A piece of PVC that had previously been forgotten had become a simple solution for making better use of the space.