The beginnings of my dream workshop are coming to fruition! The dumpster found metal storage rack for reclaimed wood is full! Doesn’t it nearly bring a tear to your eye?
I’m positively giddy over how organized and easy it is to find each piece and size!
The unit didn’t need shelves at all. The longer pieces of wood fit perfectly over the top as is. I’m so glad I removed those crazy shelves from above now.
Needing a place for the brooms and brushes to hang, a broken crate was dismantled, utilizing the two end pieces for the hooks.
And that vacuum cleaner extension on the broom handle continues to taunt me so…
The height of the rack couldn’t have been more perfect. With no shelves, it allowed all the wood to stand upright, no matter what size.
I worked in the ‘workshop’ today (can you legally call a garage a workshop if only 25% has been changed over? I say yes…) and pulled out my little portable workbench for extra work space. It fit awesome! But one day I’d love something a little sturdier and on wheels. This was a bit of a pain to reach over for more wood.
Baby steps…
So nice! Everything was within reach… and don’t you think this little corner is now mighty photogenic?
Outside the garage door (I always have wide open) is my sanding area. I prefer to sand outside for the added ventilation. And the view and sunshine don’t hurt either.
Once I clean up the rest of the garage, I love working in the back yard too. Here’s a previous post on my ‘outdoor workshop’.
There’s a nice sized overhang along the front that provides the perfect protection from sun and rain. I really couldn’t ask for more.
The sawhorses were found at a thrift store (Ikea brand) and the heavy planks of wood are from Granny and Grumpa’s awhile back. It sure makes for a spacious workspace… that I think is rather pretty in pictures too. 🙂
Haha.. dieing from this mess only 2 short days ago… I slept really good after cleaning this up.
The sawing tables side isn’t pretty yet, but it is functional for now, until I can build my dream workbench, do something cool to the wall and put up rustic shelves… Hey, at least I could actually work on a project today.
Not a bad transformation in 2 days, is it?!
I love this thing…
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That looks so great Donna! What a perfect fit.
Donna ~ What a fantastic job you have done in two days! I am proud of you and inspired by you. Thank you for posting this project.
FlowerLady
You go girl! Not get to sanding and sawing, your workshop is all ready!
Looking good, looking really good.
This is looking fabulous! I wish I could get my husband to organize the garage to make it more “user friendly”.
I’m Jealous! Only two days…???!!! I have been working for over a week and to the untrained eye…looks no better. Sigh. I do have tons of smalls, tinys and super tinys to organize though. I am very impressed with all you did…The rack is PERFECT. Enjoy!
You go girl! Doesn’t it feel so good. Congrats on everything looking so nice.
Holy smokes that thing worked out perfectly! What are the odds?! I bet you are just loving having all the wood so organized, I can only dream of such! 🙂 Great find Donna. The workshop is really looking good!
What a great use of this rack!! My husband keeps trying to build something similar for all the reclaimed wood we have lying around. He needs to see this!
Be still my wood lovin’ heart. I can see a bazillion well decorated living rooms and not have it wow me as much as seeing your fab lumber rack and newly organized workshop! Love it. My hubby took over most of mine with machinery he needed to store, just for now, I understand totally but I sure do miss my space. I have a little saw area left with my sliding chop saw(must have for my business) but that is it. Thankfully it is summer and I can set up outside to sand and use my jigsaw. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Ohhhh I want a sliding chop saw too! BAD.
Your comment on the living room vs workshop made me smile… BIG! Thanks!!
Looks great! What a transformation. You’ve been working hard.
What!? Oh come on, you can fit some more wood on that rack…..lol! This looks amazing! I think you could help me tackle my mess of wood! That is a pretty transformation and I am loving the outdoor sanding table… it could almost move right into the house as is, love those chunky planks! Great job Donna!
I have a secret to tell you… there’s more wood in the garage. It wouldn’t all fit! 😀 Guess I’d better get building!
Thank-you, I’m loving it!
Oh, PERFECT! I only wish I could scam such a great thing!
Donna:
How fun and there are just some things in life that you happen to come across. That one had your name on it and you made it happen.
Keep up the good work.
I LOVE IT!!! You did such a good job!!! :+)
looks great donna,you really busted butt on this one and what a find wow that red shelf is fantastic xx
Love, love, love!!! What a great space you have to create in now! You did a great job – lots of ideas to think about too! Enjoy the fruits of your labor!
It looks fab. It’s changed from an episode of Hoarders to a really inspiring space. Now I must get in to our garage and do something to it …
Hoarders… cracked me up!
Wow! It looks great! Doesn’t it feel good inside when something gets organized?
Small thing…I saw a toolbox yesterday at Goodwill and your voice was in my head saying $3? Buy that thang! You didn’t know you were in Vancouver (the other one) yesterday, did you?
Beautiful job on the garage.
Kathy
Hahaha LOVE that! So… didja get it? 😀
Of course, you know how persuasive you are!
WOW, Donna!!! What a transformation!!!!
I am right now BATTLING my office (desk was so full of paper…) trying to put everything in place… But had to stop to read your post, HAHA!!!!
Good for you, I imagine you will take way less time to do your projects, with the place all organized!
XOXO
CLaudine
That looks awesome! I love it all. Thanks for sharing. Have a great week.