DIY PVC Shovel, Rake Holder and Garden Tool Rack



Any homeowner will tell you that garage storage is difficult. Things are always ending up in the wrong place, and finding a spot for all your stuff can be nearly impossible. The most common culprits of not being where they belong are garden tools, such as rakes and shovels. They lie on the ground or propped up against the wall, where they can easily fall right back down to the ground. Many pre-made tool-holding solutions are available, but they can be expensive and may not exactly suit your needs. Make your own custom DIY rake holder instead!

Creative people all over the world have developed their own version of the DIY rake holder, many of which are made of PVC pipe. PVC is a great material that is strong and inexpensive. It is also the perfect shape for holding rakes and shovels! This post highlights some of our favorite designs from across the internet. Materials are listed under each, as well as links to full instructions for each project. Each project only requires a few materials, so building these will not cost much out of pocket, especially if you already have screws around.

PVC Ring Garden Tool Holders

pvc pipe diy rake holder garage toolsThis PVC shovel/rake holder design incorporates PVC and uses the interior space of the pipe to hold tools. This project is great if you want to use little time and money, as it only requires a few feet of PVC to make 5 or 6 tool holders. The most important thing to remember when making this DIY PVC rake holder is to cut the pipe at an angle. This makes screwing it into the wood much easier! This project requires a saw to cut the pipe. For more specific instructions on this project, visit the Ashbee Design blog.

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PVC Multiple Tool Racks

diy shovel holder garage shovel holder diyIf you have a lot of rakes, shovels, and other tools that need hanging, you might need a more utilitarian tool holder. This design for a tool rack is great because each holder can carry multiple tools. This DIY rake holder uses two PVC pipe sections, cut at angles, to hold tools, which slide right down and settle against the wall. The pictures do not show it, but the PVC lengths are each being held by a screw that enters behind the wood and that goes through the top of the pipe. To eliminate some wiggle that could occur, you may want to apply glue around the PVC to hold it in place. Learn how to build your own DIY PVC garage tool racks at Dave Wirth's blog.

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PVC "Mouse Ear" Shovel/Rake Holders

diy pvc shovel holder diy shovel holderThis DIY project uses PVC pipe in a very interesting way. By manipulating PVC rings with a heat gun, they can be shaped into "mouse ears" that will hold onto tools placed in them. The "ears" grab onto tools placed in them, making this an ingenious design. We understand that most people probably do not have access to a heat gun, but if you do, this project could be a lot of fun! It requires very little material and is very space-efficient. If you already have the tools, this project will probably be the least expensive. Check out the full, in-depth guide at Instructables.com. To view the whole thing, you will need to create a free account.

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