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If it’s not too late, add a studio above your garage and live there while you rent the house out. If your town ordinances allow for it.

Definitely using this idea one day! If you decide on steel, local steel supply places are far cheaper than big box stores/other.

Thanks guys! Is general garage discussion the most appropriate place to discuss my garage planning and requesting input/ideas?

Are you locked into putting things in the drawers? I’ve seen some nice builds where people take a bunch of briefcase style organizers and build a box with dado slots for them to be slide into. Like this:

You definitely want to use a grommet or some other way to protect the wire from chafing. If that’s not what you were asking please correct me.

If you can’t find one and can’t find a large cookie sheet....maybe use the plastic tubs that go beneath HVAC systems.

You might even want to consider buying a workbench. With the price of wood right now, a workbench from the store with a steel frame may be your answer. Even if you have to modify it slightly to make the top bigger.

Haha 6 will definitely absorb but I doubt 8 will :D

Awesome! What’s the theme? Plan on outfitting it with really nice storage cabinets so it’s nicer than your kitchen? Haha

Could probably use unfinished wood that is dry and very porous. Should work until it’s fully saturated.

Paint stain: Not quite sure how to get it out, BUT if all else fails you could take a different approach and paint the paint to match the carpet color lol. Could even get a fabric spray paint and paint the entire carpet. At least it will be less noticeable. I’m sure someone will have a good...

Welcome! I’m in the same exact boat as you! Every time I go to post a deal I found I can’t. I also didn’t want to make purposeless posts, but have finally caved lol. I’m trying my best to make good posts though and not just noise. This will be post #7 lol Looking forward to see your future...

Hey all, new here! Well I’ve been browsing garage journal for quite some time now for Home Depot clearance posts. I’m from NJ and plan to build a garage when wood prices drop. I plan to post my project some point soon to get some ideas and input from you guys. My house is situated caddy corner...

How often is it supposed to run through the cycle? On command (button, motion, etc) or is it supposed to just keep cycling through? This would help narrow down some ideas.

I love using hardboard (the 1/8 thick brown stuff). It’s great because it’s smooth, hard, and cheap ($11 for 4x8). IMO any top, unless super durable and cleanable, should be sacrificial and easily replaceable. I would just recess it slightly to protect the edges; that or finish the edges with...

Got me thinking for my garage build when wood prices come down. -metal bin with top for any chemical type rags -temp sensor for an alert and cameras to check when alert is sent

Does it tend to clog faster from being installed low? I would imagine it would since some dust settles on the ground before reaching the units when installed higher up. Love the use of space though and thee fact that the dust from sanding gets sucked up straight away!

Great idea! I think I’ll snag one of these as well if I can find one. Especially at the price of wood now a days. It doesn’t even pay to build one yourself.

If you don’t need anything crazy stiff for banging on...you could keep it super simple and just put a double thick piece of plywood hinged to the wall with fold in braces. This will at least help you determine if a folding bench will suit your needs or if you want something more permanent. I’m...