Basement workshop

One of my requests in our new home was to have my very own workshop. A place where I could build, paint, and everything else DIY. And I had the perfect place in mind... the

FWW's online audience weighs in on muffling noise, stifling dust, adding light, and reducing moisture

Overhauling any area in the home can bring joy, whether it’s meticulously alphabetizing and labeling a spice drawer or eking out smart storage solutions in a tiny bathroom. But there’s something full of extra possibility when it comes to redoing areas of the home that aren’t traditional living spaces. Revamping these out-of-sight spaces doesn’t merely impose order on a space that becomes chaotic far too easily.

No-drill Studs for Basement Tool Wall: I used to be skeptical of tool walls. Is my woodshop supposed to be a 1950s TV show set or a place to get stuff done? "Just put your tools in tool boxes or drawers!" I told myself. Then I got my hands on a free tool board for my garage. It quickly b…

I’m planning on moving from Las Vegas back to Minnesota. I’m in the process of designing my house which will hopefully be built next year. I want to build a work shop in my attached garage or basement. Both will have a dust control system and both will be confined to a single room. My question is…which would be the better location? I’m concerned about the possibility of the cold temperatures and humidity rusting my stationary power tools in the garage. On the other hand, would a basement...

Read how we converted a dark empty store room into a basement workshop with pegboard wall storage and butcherblock counter workbench.

When you enter John’s shop, the first thing you notice is how clean and bright it is. Within a few seconds, you forget that you are in a basement. The next thing that strikes you is the amazing array of tools that occupy this modest 550 sq. ft. space. As you cruise down the quiet suburban streets of America, most likel