Tools are important to people in a number of ways. For the casual maintenance person, it often means having a hammer and nails handy to put that picture on the wall. For the seasoned professional, it means having and holding a job, and bringing home the “bacon” at the end of the day. It’s important to not only have tools available when you need them, it’s also important to have a good tool chest or storage system available in order to protect and organize them. With so many choices available out there these days, what is one to do? No worries, in this article we will help sort things out for you. We have identified 8 types of storage systems…one designed to fit almost any need. They are:Storage System #1) Soft Tool CarriersMade to store your tools efficiently, they are usually made out of “rip-stop” materials (to reduce the chance of tearing). Great for carrying tools around the house for those “quick jobs”.Tool Storage #2) Tool Organizer on the WallIf space is a premium, the “wall-mounted tool organizer” is for you. These tool storage systems are especially made for storing tools efficiently. They mount on the walls to keep tools organized, and out of the way.Tool Storage #3) Toolbox for a CarpenterCarpenters have specific tools to perform their job with. They need a system to not only store these implements, but to transport them back and forth from the job site. The Carpenters’ Tool Box not only fits these needs, it meets one more. It is usually made out of wood (to protect metal blades and bit edges from damage).Tool Storage #4) Toolbox for a MechanicMechanics need specific types of tools in order to fix those cars, trucks, and motorcycles that wheel into the shop. The Mechanics’ Toolbox is great as it will not only house these tools, but it is made out of metal or high-impact resin…so it is very durable. The best versions of this type of system have drawer trays and drawer liners (to protect those tools and the box itself).Storage Device #5) Compartment Parts BoxIf you have a lot of small parts and accessories that need to be organized, we have found something ideal for you. These tool storage systems are especially made for storing:a) Very small toolsb) Bits for a Drillc) Saw and Knife Bladesd) Those commonly used partse) Tiny Nailsf) Those Tiny ScrewsThese units are usually made out of metal (or high-impact resin). Some models have adjustable compartments.Storage System #6) Mechanics’ Tool ChestThese tool storage systems are especially made for storing a mechanics’ tools. Usually made from metal or high-impact resin, some chests have wheels so they can be easily portable around the garage.Storage Device #7) The Gang BoxIf you have a lot of tools that you need to move around the job site, these storage systems are idea. They are usually made out of very durable materials, like metal or high-impact resin. Most of these systems have locking tops to ensure that tools do not “walk off”.Storage System #8) Truck BoxThese tool storage systems are especially made for storing and transporting tools on a truck. They are usually constructed out of aluminum, steel, or high-impact resin. Since these systems are on the back of a truck, most have locking tops to ensure tool security.We hope that this “round-up” of tool storage systems was helpful. If finding that great tool chest is “Job 1″, please visit our blog. Not only do we offer more tips and advice, we have ordering information for our top picks.