I too, am utilizing the layered approach, both in the garage where most of my metalworking tools are "neatly" piled around the perimeter on benches, and in my basement where the bulk of my woodworking tools(so far) are precisely placed in various places such as under the stairways, beside the furnace ect...

When I started my home reno's, my backyard, driveway, kitchen, family room ect became my workshop depending on the job I was working on. Eventually I'd really like to build a dedicated woodshop...and metalshop...and Home Theatre...and....

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