One of my requests in our new home was to have my very own workshop. A place where I could build, paint, and everything else DIY. And I had the perfect place in mind… the little build out in our basement right below our hearth room.
This place was perfect: a large window with lots of natural light and just a few steps away from the backyard. So I headed out to my local Ace Hardware and gathered my supplies to build my dream workshop bench and pegboard wall.
My plan was to build a 12ft long bench made out of three pieces of 2x4ft plywood from my local Ace. I also made sure that the workshop bench had plenty of support throughout since it would be holding heavy equipment like my Craftsman compound miter saw.
I also added extra support to the legs.
I then screwed the peg board into the studs on our basement wall and used some hooks to hang some of our tools.
I’m still waiting to get the rest of our tools out of storage from the move, but it’s definitely starting to look like my dream workshop.
I love how all of the tools are within an arm’s reach…
And the organization of my screws and nails has me squealing on the inside!
I also have my sawhorses ready for future projects…
And of course a place to keep my paints. Instead of having to trek everything to the garage when I’m working on a project, now I can just spread out on the basement floor and get to work. No worries here about paint on the floor… it’s my workshop. Messes will happen.
I was amazed at how fast we actually built this table and got everything organized. I have so many projects coming down the pike for the new house like moldings and trim work, so it makes me happy to have my creative space in place.
Now I just need to get the rest of my tools and paints at the new house. Looks a little bare right now, but trust me… that won’t last for long!
So, what did you guys do over the weekend?
Tackle any big projects?
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Disclosure: I am an Ace Hardware DIY Blog Team Member and was provided with an Ace Hardware gift card to purchase items for my project. I was also compensated for my time to use the products. All opinions are 100% mine.
Sue says
December 30, 2013 at 6:44 amWow, that room looks fabulous! Such a great space to spread out and have everything right there. My basement work area looks like a dump truck backed up and unloaded all of my crafting supplies, so THAT will be my major project this year. Thanks as always for the inspiration 🙂
Sue
howtonestforless says
December 30, 2013 at 1:24 pmThanks Sue! It’s nice to have a place again to create! And don’t worry… mine will look like a dump trucked unloaded on it soon enough 😉
Karen Henderson says
December 30, 2013 at 8:37 amI love it. I love the place to hang the tools instead of a tool box. I put tool “up” better than “away” for some reason. Love it!
howtonestforless says
December 30, 2013 at 1:25 pmThanks Karen! I agree. Love seeing everything laid out neatly in front of me!
debbiewestbrooks says
December 30, 2013 at 9:01 amGreat space! You will crank out some awesome projects!
Debbie
howtonestforless says
December 30, 2013 at 1:25 pmThanks Debbie. Let’s hope so!
Sunday Burquest says
December 30, 2013 at 9:05 amI’m not jealous AT ALL. What a perfect spot to work on projects! Great job!
howtonestforless says
December 30, 2013 at 1:25 pmHaha! Thanks Sunday!
JJ Crouch says
December 30, 2013 at 10:09 amNice start to your workshop. But I recommend that before you too much more in there, You pick up
sealer for those concrete walls. Concrete puts off dust and transfers moisture that you don’t want to have to worry about when working on a project. Bless you and what a wonderful area to start the new year in.
howtonestforless says
December 30, 2013 at 1:26 pmThanks so much for the tip! I appreciate it.
Dana {Crafted Niche} says
December 30, 2013 at 11:09 amLooks awesome!!!
howtonestforless says
December 30, 2013 at 1:26 pmThanks Dana! Hope you’re doing well 😉
[email protected] says
December 30, 2013 at 7:10 pmIt looks great, Erin! Can’t wait to see all the organization, too!! Becky B.
howtonestforless says
December 31, 2013 at 10:02 amThanks Becky! I think you’re inspiring me to get organized 😉
Pat F. says
December 30, 2013 at 7:19 pmErin,
What a great job you have done with your workspace and that spot in your basement is perfect! I live in the desert now and unfortunately there are no basements and I can tell you I really miss having one! I look forward to all the projects you will be doing in your new home. Wishing you a great New Year!
Pat
howtonestforless says
December 31, 2013 at 10:02 amThanks so much Pat! Happy New Year to you as well.
Chelsea @ two twenty one says
December 31, 2013 at 9:47 am1. I’d love to have a basement. Period.
2. I’d love to have a basement workshop that’s air conditioned and heated.
3. You did a great job! It looks awesome! Now, what would you like to build me?
howtonestforless says
December 31, 2013 at 10:06 amHaha, thanks Chelsea! It will be so much better than painting in the garage during the humid summers!
Nancy says
June 17, 2014 at 10:03 amPut plywood ont he boards underneath and store other power tools on it… Just a suggestion…. Looks great !!
howtonestforless says
June 17, 2014 at 2:45 pmThanks Nancy, great tip!
Samantha says
June 21, 2014 at 1:47 pmThis is so wonderful. Wish I had the room to do something like this. I’d never come out!
howtonestforless says
June 23, 2014 at 7:24 amHah! Sometimes my husband has to pull me out screaming 😉