c/garage-gear

SMH at garage makeovers that give up function for looks. My drill press has no home now.

Appreciation post: My garage is now bright enough for late-night fixes

I used to have trouble seeing in my garage after dark. Got some basic LED shop lights on a good deal. Put them up over the weekend with just a ladder and a drill. Now I can actually see what I'm doing on evening projects. What kind of lights do you all use in your shops?

PSA: My garage runs fine without a built in workbench

I keep hearing that a permanent, heavy duty workbench is essential for serious garage work. But I've used a basic plastic folding table for all my projects, from fixing bikes to small engine repairs, and it hasn't let me down. It's cheap, easy to clean, and I can stash it away when I need floor space, similar to how a minimalist desk setup can improve focus at a home job. I think people spend too much on fancy benches when a simple solution works just as well.

My neighbor called the cops over my weekend grinder use

I was using my angle grinder on a Saturday afternoon, thinking it was fine. But my neighbor said the noise was too much and threatened to call the cops. Now I have to be extra careful about when I use loud tools. It's made me realize how important it is to check local noise rules.

A cluttered workbench slows down every project I start.

Keep your bench clear or waste time searching.

Storage Lifts: Ace Garage Storage vs SafeRacks?

Doing some spring cleaning and desperately need to utilize my ceiling space. I'm stuck deciding between Ace Garage Storage and SafeRacks for motorized garage storage lifts. Does anyone have pros/cons for both?