DIY the Cheapest Home Rolling Tool Box

Locate a used nightstand, tall dresser or credenza based on the size of toolbox you'd like. Search community ads, such as Craigslist or your local newspaper, for old pieces given away for free. Scour thrift stores and yard sales for the same for low-cost options. You can also re-purpose a piece of your own.

Remove all hardware from the furniture piece with a screwdriver. Remove the drawers so that they can be separately primed and painted. Apply a paint stripper to all painted surfaces per the manufacturer's instructions and wait for it to start bubbling. Scrape the loosened paint off with a putty knife. Sand down any rough areas then wipe the surfaces with a clean rag.

Sand down the dresser, especially around any splintering corners or edges with significant wear.

Brush the entire surface area and all drawers with a primer and wait for it to dry completely before continuing.

Paint the drawers and the furniture piece in the desired color. You can paint the drawers the same color as the frame or use a contrasting color. Use metallic paint to mimic the look of a real tool chest. Wait for the paint to dry completely then brush on a clear, glossy sealant for shine and protection.

Turn the furniture frame upside down. Screw a caster onto each corner or leg. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the appropriate casters for the furniture piece's weight and size, as well as the weight of the tools you'll be storing. After installing the casters, flip the frame right side up.

Mount metal drawer pulls or knobs onto the face of each drawer per the manufacturer's instructions. Use the existing hardware holes if possible. Otherwise, drill new holes based on the hardware's measurements and screw each pull or knob snugly.

Install a metal drawer pull on either side of the furniture frame, close to the top. This allows the user to move it easily.

Place small wooden, metal or plastic organizer boxes in each drawer based on your tool storage needs. Long, narrow bins work well for screwdrivers and wrenches, for instance, while larger, deeper bins house drills or bulky implements.