One bin for all hardware
Mixing screws, anchors, nails, and fasteners of every size into one bin means dumping it out every time. Separate bins with records prevent that.
TOOL INVENTORY
Know where your tools are before the project starts.
Totely helps you track tools, hardware, cords, fasteners, paint supplies, and project gear across shelves, totes, drawers, bins, and garage zones.
Before Totely
The tool storage problem
Tools and supplies end up in different drawers, bins, shelves, workbench piles, and garage totes. When a project starts, you waste time hunting for the one thing you know you already own.
The Totely way
The Totely way
Create searchable records for tool bins, shelves, boxes, and garage zones, then find the exact item, location, and visual proof before buying duplicates.
Track
What you can track
Totely works for any item that fits in a tote, bin, shelf, drawer, or storage zone.
- drills
- batteries
- chargers
- extension cords
- screws
- nails
- anchors
- tape measures
- paint brushes
- rollers
- sandpaper
- wrenches
- socket sets
- safety gear
- plumbing parts
- electrical supplies
Search
Example searches
These are the kinds of things people search for. Totely finds the right bin.
- extension cord
- drill battery
- paint rollers
- deck screws
- socket set
- stud finder
- sandpaper
- safety glasses
Get started
Starter setup
Start small. One bin, one photo, one search. Expand when you're ready.
- Start with one tool shelf or tote.
- Add a number or zone name.
- Photograph the contents.
- Save the garage location.
- Add important tool names and sizes.
- Search before the next project.
Heads up
Common storage mistakes
These are the patterns that make storage harder over time.
Buying duplicates
Buying a second tape measure or extra drill battery because you cannot find the first is a direct cost. A searchable record solves this.
No note on size or spec
Knowing you have sandpaper is not enough. A record that includes grit size or screw length saves a trip to the store.
Skipping the zone or shelf location
A record without a location is harder to use. Add a shelf name, cabinet number, or zone note and searching becomes finding.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep track of tools in my garage?
Group tools by type or project use, assign a number to each bin, shelf, or drawer, and photograph the contents. Totely saves the photo, location, and any notes so you can search by tool name instead of opening every cabinet.
Can Totely help avoid duplicate tool purchases?
Yes. If you can search for "drill battery" or "tape measure" and see exactly where yours is, you know whether you already have one before buying a second.
Can I track hardware and small parts?
Yes. Small items like screws, anchors, nails, and fasteners can be grouped by type and photographed. Adding size or spec notes to the record makes the search even more precise.
Should I label tool bins by category or number?
A simple number is more durable and flexible than a category label. Written labels like "Painting" or "Electrical" can become outdated as bins change. The number stays stable while the digital record holds all the detail.
Can I use Totely for shared household tools?
Yes. A shared Totely record means everyone in the household can search for a tool instead of asking around. The same search that finds your drill battery also tells them which shelf it lives on.
Find the right tool without digging.
Start with one shelf or tote. Add a number, snap a photo, save the location. Search before the next project instead of buying duplicates.