How to Turn Your Garage or Shed Into a Workshop
You can create a custom workshop without spending a lot of money. Learn how to transform your garage or shed into a workshop using 2x4s in this Lowe’s video:
For this DIY project, you will use 2x4s and plywood as the basis for the structures.
- Start by building a sturdy bench as your centerpiece:
- Create two identical boxes from 2x4s.
- Join the boxes together with four legs.
- Attach a plywood top and a bottom shelf.
- Or – use resin brackets to create a workbench easily.
Shelving is vital for storing tools or materials:
- Build simple triangular shelf brackets.
- Attach the brackets to studs and a shelf board to the brackets.
- Or – use resin brackets to create freestanding shelves.
Giving tools and materials a place to live is key. Here are some organization tips:
- Use pieces of PVC pipe to hold clamps or tools.
- Add a pegboard to a wall and hang tools from hooks.
- Use resin brackets and hooks to hang long tools.
- Store items in clear plastic bins so you can easily see what is in each one.
