This is my strategy for hand tools needed in the middle of a project. I inherited my grandfathers old toolbox but not many of the tools.

Easy Home Handles - White and Black when searched on Aldi website

I swear by Flint & Tinder.

The issue with synthetics today is that there’s been research that shows that synthetics when compared to natural fibers such as cotton or wool, contain high amounts of PFAS and BPAS, cancer containing chemicals that can cause hormonal problems, infertility, etc. PFAS are especially problematic since they do not decompose over time, but instead, they build up in the body, causing terrible issues. I would say avoid all synthetics if you can in clothing or any other material your family would be in contact with on the daily basis. Opt for organic cotton or wool. Facebook marketplace or other face groups that have sellers and buyers would be an excellent place to look for decently priced stuff.

You’re very welcome!

Aldi regularly has some really nice laundry baskets for 9.99. We have 4 that I think will last a long time. Not always available but at least twice a year I see them. The current ones have a movable divider included.

Filson tin cloth cruiser.

Ask yourself this: have I ever worn out a pair of boots or shoes before, and if so joe long did it take.

Patagonia makes a nice one, but not waxed.

Oh yeah, their website is something! The Moorby 2817 is basically a Canadian Iron Ranger. But they are pretty easy to find around here at least in work and safety stores or in larger farm n feed stores. Some leather shops geared to motorcyclists stock them too. Dayton is another to look for.

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I've had a Sterlite that I bought to take to college in 1994, and it's still in great shape. I've had several other brands fall apart over that time, but recently found more Sterlite baskets at BJs. The new ones aren't as sturdy as the first one, but they seem to be good quality.

It's two ferries (one very expensive) and still driving, plus an extra hotel stay due to ferry timing to get to the US from here even though I am technically within 200 km of the border...it's really not a quick day trip if you aren't in a border town. Even when I lived on the mainland, I lived in a part of Canada that just didn't have much on the US side.

If it's for your profession then that is a whole different animal. I'm talking personal, hobby work. I do some building and repair around the farm, inexpensive power tools have lasted for years. I found I use a few hand tools to point where they were degrading, so I got Klein versions of them, but there majority of the tools in the shed are bargain bin harbor freight.

Would you look at that, all of the words in your comment are in alphabetical order.

I have checked 1,363,257,586 comments, and only 261,691 of them were in alphabetical order.

All great suggestions thank you!

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I’m going to recommend Jim Green

Good price for the materials and build quality and once the sole has worn it can be replaced by any shoe repairman

LC King maybe? Not sure if they have anything waxed right now

Hello, FBI? Yeah this lady right here.

Sterilite have been the best I’ve used as well

Steele is the answer. Love them!

These are pretty decent.

Sterilite 1.25 Bushel Ultra HipHold Laundry Basket

I use the 99 cents blue Ikea bags as my laundry bags