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Build A Basic Work Bench
This sturdy workbench can be built for around $20, and is made from 2x4s and OSB or plywood. All you need is a circular saw, though a miter saw and jig saw improve accuracy.
Building An Outdoor Workbench
With 4x4 Legs
A 2x4-framed table top is modified with treated 4x4 legs and braces to make a long and sturdy outdoor work table with room below for storage.
Adding Outlets To A Workbench
Why run extension cords all the time?
Turn the workbench into one giant extension cord with multiple electrical outlets.
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Inexpensive Workshop Storage -
Mounted To A Finished Wall
This simple utility shelf is supported by 2x4 legs and cleats screwed to the wall. I left enough room underneath for my air compressor, but more shelves could be placed near the floor.
An Economical Built-In Utility Shelf
For A Garage -
Attached To Bare Studs
This corner shelf unit relies on the garage studs to support 3 of the 4 corners.
Building A Millwork Organizer
I built this set of deep "pigeon holes" to store long thin items like millwork or pipe clamps.
Simple And Cheap Overhead Storage With Ladder Hooks And 1x4 Boards
To make use of the narrow space above the garage door, I just screwed some metal hooks into the ceiling and laid boards between pairs of hooks. 4 hooks, 2 boards, 1 easy storage solution.
Millwork Organizer Made From Cardboard Tubes
I had a surplus of heavy cardboard tubes from rolls of Ice & Water Shield, so I decided to try joining the tubes together to make an organizer.
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Sturdy Overhead Storage From MonsterRax
Got a high garage ceiling? Take that space above the garage door and put it to work with MonsterRax sturdy steel loft shelving.
Insulating A Garage Ceiling With Fiberglass
The biggest difference in reducing heat loss comes from insulating the ceiling. The walls and garage door can wait.
Laying Electrical And Utility Conduit Between The House And Garage
After digging a 2-foot deep trench, we laid 2-inch PVC conduit for a large electrical cable to supply power to a sub-panel in the garage.
Then we installed a 4-inch PVC pipe to run more utilities, such as telephone, computer network, and compressed air lines.
Building A Plywood Junction Box To Enclose The End Of Non-Electrical Conduit
It's important to build a cover for any conduit that connects the house with the detached garage.
This simple plywood box conceals the end of the conduit while allowing easy access to run more lines later.
Conduit Between House And Garage MUST Be Covered Or Capped
Creepy things can crawl through an open conduit... (This is kinda funny.)
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Replacing A Compressor Drain
With A Ball Valve
The original drain valve in most air compressors can be difficult to operate, and prone to leaking. I just replaced the entire drain valve with some 1/4 inch pipe fittings and a ball valve. Now, draining the water from the compressor is quick and easy.
How To Modify An Air Compressor To Have Double Air Connections
I got tired of always disconnecting air tools, so I decided to plumb two quick-disconnect air fittings to my big 4HP compressor. All it took was some 1/4 inch pipe and a T fitting.
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Moving A Garden Shed Across The Yard
The new owner wanted this old shed moved, so I braced it and hitched up my truck. The shed survived the move!
Lattice Panels To Extend A Fence Or Cover The Space Below A Deck
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