If your cords are snaking across the floor or your chargers keep popping off plastic strips, this guide to the best surge-protected power strip for workshops will fix it. I’ll show you what actually matters in a shop (wide outlets,…
If your crosscuts are accurate but your station is chaos, these miter saw station ideas will fix it. We’ll add long, flat support; dial in fences and stops; control dust; and make the whole setup mobile when space is tight.…
If your drill press is accurate but your workholding is sketchy, these innovative solutions will change the game. We’ll build a flat, forgiving surface; add a fence and T-track; improve clamping; manage chips; and give bits a proper home. I’ll…
If boards and plywood are taking over your shop, these ideas will fix it. We’ll build racks that actually hit studs, roll a slim cart through tight aisles, and corral offcuts so you stop tripping over “maybe someday” pieces. I’ll…
If you’re tripping over bar clamps or digging for spring clamps mid-glue-up, these solutions will clean up your shop and make projects faster. We’ll build smart wall racks, mobile carts, and station-specific holders so every clamp has a home. I’ll…
If your bench is buried in cords and half-charged batteries, these tool charging station ideas will fix it. We’ll plan the wall, route power safely, add airflow, and organize batteries so you always know what’s charged—no more guessing or digging.…
Breathing clean air makes every build better. If you’ve ever sanded for ten minutes and felt like you were working inside a chalk cloud, this guide is for you. I’m sharing exactly how I approach dust collection for small workshop…
A tidy wall saves every project you touch.That’s why I love organization ideas—one system that clears the bench, shows every tool, and reshuffles in seconds. These pegboard organization ideas can turn chaos into order. Discover new pegboard organization ideas that…
A good shop isn’t bigger—it’s smarter.That’s why I’m obsessed with french cleat tool storage. With a few plywood strips cut at 45°, you get a wall system that reconfigures in seconds, grows with your tools, and keeps your bench clear.…
A great layout turns clutter into a clean, capable workspace.You don’t need a huge budget or square footage.You need a smart plan—and a few strategic upgrades. This guide gives you 21 concrete ways to design a layout that fits your…