Recent content by 28HopUp

I built a corner bench at my old house. This shot was taken before I added shelves to the right wall above the bench. It served me well.

I was in my driveway and noticed we had a new neighbor move in behind us. Guess we better keep the dogs locked up. On a topic-related note, I wouldn't mind installing windows on the side wall of our turned 2-car garage to take advantage of the natural light and pond view.

Old school ice tongs are ideal for moving RR ties.

How about using a 3M window film insulating kit? I found one on the Lowe's website.

Thanks. The surface is 8' butcher block sold at Lowe's. This piece was boogered up on the edge (which is towards the back side), so it was marked down. The back stop is 1x8. I stained it Red Mahogany by Minwax, with 2 coats of polyurethane. The color closely matches my main bench on an adjacent...

I already had the lower right cabinet, but everything else was damaged mark-downs at Lowe's. The cabinets are painted the same color as the house and is the main accent color in the garage. The walls are color-matched to the Gladiator Gear-Wall. I haven't laid out the Gear-Wall accessories yet...

As an FYI, Lowe's now sells the Craftsman rail systems.

I had to do something similar when we drywalled our basement that had been done by a previous owner in paneling. He just bowed the paneling around the steel post. I created a flat surface for the drywall by sistering 2x4 to the desired plane to the existing studs, and walked back the...

Just a pair of utility clamp lights over the bench.

Task lighting over the bench my Dad built 60-some years ago.

The unfinished walls in my 20x24 were too dark left unfinished, so I went with a light gray that was color-matched to Gladiator Gearwall which is going up along a sidewall. The accent color green is actually the exterior color of the house. The currently unpainted shiplap by the door hides the...

True words! Congrats on executing your vision. I may "borrow" an idea or two for my garage.

Instead of paneling the ceiling, you could paint the underside of the structure and leave it open for a commercial/industrial look. There's a lot of detail work that would look good if left exposed. You could also place lights atop the X bracing that throws light up onto the exposed ceiling...

I used 3/4" plywood underneath, screwed down the topper (should I ever need to replace it), and trimmed it all with 1x stock.

Nice job!