How can a handyman stop accumulating duplicate tools they don't use?

Q: How can a handyman stop accumulating duplicate tools they don't use?

Direct answer: Avoid buying duplicate tools by assigning one 'primary' tool per category and selling the extras. Practical steps Pick a primary: Choose one drill, one impact, one multi-tool, etc. for daily use. Assign backups: Keep one backup at the shop, not in the truck. Sell or donate: Convert duplicates into cash or space. Next step: Do a one-hour 'duplicate purge' and list three items for sale today.

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Direct answer: Avoid buying duplicate tools by assigning one 'primary' tool per category and selling the extras.

Practical steps

Pick a primary: Choose one drill, one impact, one multi-tool, etc. for daily use.
Assign backups: Keep one backup at the shop, not in the truck.
Sell or donate: Convert duplicates into cash or space.

Next step: Do a one-hour 'duplicate purge' and list three items for sale today.