The One Type Of DIY Tool You Should Never Store In A Garage

You may consider your garage to be the ultimate convenience. If your basement floods or furniture needs rearranging, you have the perfect place to store bulky items, in order to keep working. On a hot or rainy day, you're grateful that your car is sheltered, allowing you to stay comfortable on your trek. There are many benefits to having a garage, and there are lots of garage storage ideas that will inspire the handyperson in you, but it may not be the solution to every problem. It is important to consider the destruction your garage could cause to your precision power tools, like laser levels and laser distance measurers.

Laser tools need precise conditions to prevent vulnerability to the elements. Extreme temperatures and humidity changes within your garage can drastically alter the accuracy and measuring capabilities of your laser tools. This is not uncommon among power tools, down to the batteries they use to function, which is why you should remove batteries for storage.

Laser levels are an essential tool for home improvement projects, so you want them to last. Usually, laser levels and measures should not be stored in extreme temperatures, hot or cold. While there are some specialized products that are built to survive extreme environments, on average, these tools need moisture-controlled protective storage. Be sure to check your tools' manuals for precise temperature limits. The uncontrolled conditions within a garage can severely alter long-term performance. 

When it comes to protecting your laser level, remove it from your garage, especially during periods of extreme temperature months. If you have the space, keep your lasers in a padded case. Store the case in a dry, temperature-controlled space, like on a shelf in an indoor closet. Protective casings, as well as keeping your laser level and measures off the floor, can prevent physical damage, dust, and moisture to prolong your tool's lifespan. Consider a secure hanging system for accessibility and protection. If your garage is the only space you have, you can control the situation by creating a miniature environment with a cooler to prolong your power tools' lifespan.