Workshop Remodel Project

Just finished a workshop remodel. It was an ideal time to do this because my client had just finished up a large kitchen project. Therefore, ALL of his tools were out in the workshop area, because he had used ALL of his tools.

A clean, ready to use, work area!

We began by putting the boxed tools, drill bits, router, cordless drill, staple gun, etc. back in there original cases. I then used my handy P-touch labeler and labeled all the boxes. The boxes are the same black plastic material and several of them are the same size.

When I was done with the labels, each box said what it contained as well as an up arrow to indicate how to open the lid. I then lined them up on a shelf and they looked so orderly and accessible, it was refreshing.

Peg board came next. The pegboards were arranged so that items that were similar to each other were gathered together. Levels with levels, saws with saws, etc. I then took a picture of each pegboard and printed them out, mounted them on cardboard and covered them with cling wrap and attached them to each pegboard. That way when ALL the tools are out of place again my client can see where to put them back without having to remember. Visual reminders are great.

Peg board

We then organized the drawers in the workbench. Previously the nails and screws in their original boxes (a good thing) were on a shelf. Every time he wanted a nail or screw he had to move the boxes around to find what he wanted. They fit perfectly arranged with the writing on the boxes facing up. Now no more shifting them to find what he wants.

We utilized 2 old hollow core doors and a few 2×4s to make two workshop benches, added castor wheels and reworked the space to be more effective and workable.

View more before & afters in the photo gallery!