While I am working, any tool that will be used in the immediate future stays out. I only put away tools when I know I am done with them. I do try to keep things a little organized while I work, but not to OCD levels like I di when I put everything away.One thing I can't stand is metal chips and spirals getting tracked around. My broom gets a lot of use. Lol.
Layers of tools is stretching it a bit but still gets a bit thick. I'm getting better, at least I tidy up before starting a new project these days.