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    Have you ever wondered how some people transform their backyard sheds into efficient workshops? Yes, it's possible. Here are some tips to help you: 1. Make it practical and functional. One of the most common mistakes shed owners commit is that they focus more into making their sheds more attractive rather than practical and functional. While there's nothing wrong about it, you should not forget your main goal, which is to construct an efficient workshop. Aim for balance—attractive yet functional and practical. 2. There should be sufficient lighting and power. "Will there be accessible lighting and power?" is an important question to ask before transforming a backyard shed into a workshop. Remember that you'll spend time working on certain projects at the shed and not having access to light and power may pose future problems, especially if you work late nights. But what if you can't afford an electrician? You need to worry as there are many websites and tutorial videos that offer DIY wiring installation and other battery operated power source. Or ask help from a friend who has the experience. 3. Save a storage space. An ideal workshop has a storage space to help users keep the area organized and neat. A proper storage also promotes efficiency since the most important tools are kept at easily accessible heights. This way, you can reach and see the tools you need while working. Remember that a good storage usually has drawers and open shelves—don't forget them. Here’s an important tip: Instead of tossing small tools in a drawer, hang them on a pegboard with hooks. 4. Aim for a manageable work surface. Your workshop's most important area is your work surface, right? Hence, you need to make it sturdy and manageable. Pay attention to its size—can it handle different projects? Make sure it has enough space on top and has storage to carry all your equipment and supplies. If you want to save money on this, consider using recycled cabinets at salvage warehouses. 5. If you can, install rolling work shelves. If you're someone who tends to work on various project sizes, then having rolling work shelves can be a great advantage. This will make your work easier since you can easily roll an extra space if your project needs it. And also, even use the extra work shelves as an extra storage space when they're not in use. Convenient, isn't it? 6. Stain your work surface (don't paint it). If you're just building your workshop, it's easy to forget its main purpose—for working on different projects. Hence, it's obvious that the work surface would take a lot of abuse. So why bother paint and make it attractive? While there's nothing wrong beautifying the work surface, it's not just practical. Sooner or later, it would look scratched up. So instead of painting, stain it to keep the surface last longer. 7. Put some accessories. After working on the most essential parts, it's time for beautification (see, beautifying is a lesser priority than making it functional). Install a window and a skylight to brighten up the area. You can also put some flower boxes, artworks, or anything that speaks your personality. source: https://diy-plans.com/build-your-shed-into-the-perfect-workshop-infographic/

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    Have you ever wondered how some people transform their backyard sheds into efficient workshops? Yes, it's possible. Here are some tips to help you: 1. Make it practical and functional. One of the most common mistakes shed owners commit is that they focus more into making their sheds more attractive rather than practical and functional. While there's nothing wrong about it, you should not forget your main goal, which is to construct an efficient workshop. Aim for balance—attractive yet functional and practical. 2. There should be sufficient lighting and power. "Will there be accessible lighting and power?" is an important question to ask before transforming a backyard shed into a workshop. Remember that you'll spend time working on certain projects at the shed and not having access to light and power may pose future problems, especially if you work late nights. But what if you can't afford an electrician? You need to worry as there are many websites and tutorial videos that offer DIY wiring installation and other battery operated power source. Or ask help from a friend who has the experience. 3. Save a storage space. An ideal workshop has a storage space to help users keep the area organized and neat. A proper storage also promotes efficiency since the most important tools are kept at easily accessible heights. This way, you can reach and see the tools you need while working. Remember that a good storage usually has drawers and open shelves—don't forget them. Here’s an important tip: Instead of tossing small tools in a drawer, hang them on a pegboard with hooks. 4. Aim for a manageable work surface. Your workshop's most important area is your work surface, right? Hence, you need to make it sturdy and manageable. Pay attention to its size—can it handle different projects? Make sure it has enough space on top and has storage to carry all your equipment and supplies. If you want to save money on this, consider using recycled cabinets at salvage warehouses. 5. If you can, install rolling work shelves. If you're someone who tends to work on various project sizes, then having rolling work shelves can be a great advantage. This will make your work easier since you can easily roll an extra space if your project needs it. And also, even use the extra work shelves as an extra storage space when they're not in use. Convenient, isn't it? 6. Stain your work surface (don't paint it). If you're just building your workshop, it's easy to forget its main purpose—for working on different projects. Hence, it's obvious that the work surface would take a lot of abuse. So why bother paint and make it attractive? While there's nothing wrong beautifying the work surface, it's not just practical. Sooner or later, it would look scratched up. So instead of painting, stain it to keep the surface last longer. 7. Put some accessories. After working on the most essential parts, it's time for beautification (see, beautifying is a lesser priority than making it functional). Install a window and a skylight to brighten up the area. You can also put some flower boxes, artworks, or anything that speaks your personality. source: https://diy-plans.com/build-your-shed-into-the-perfect-workshop-infographic/

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    Have you ever wondered how some people transform their backyard sheds into efficient workshops? Yes, it's possible. Here are some tips to help you: 1. Make it practical and functional. One of the most common mistakes shed owners commit is that they focus more into making their sheds more attractive rather than practical and functional. While there's nothing wrong about it, you should not forget your main goal, which is to construct an efficient workshop. Aim for balance—attractive yet functional and practical. 2. There should be sufficient lighting and power. "Will there be accessible lighting and power?" is an important question to ask before transforming a backyard shed into a workshop. Remember that you'll spend time working on certain projects at the shed and not having access to light and power may pose future problems, especially if you work late nights. But what if you can't afford an electrician? You need to worry as there are many websites and tutorial videos that offer DIY wiring installation and other battery operated power source. Or ask help from a friend who has the experience. 3. Save a storage space. An ideal workshop has a storage space to help users keep the area organized and neat. A proper storage also promotes efficiency since the most important tools are kept at easily accessible heights. This way, you can reach and see the tools you need while working. Remember that a good storage usually has drawers and open shelves—don't forget them. Here’s an important tip: Instead of tossing small tools in a drawer, hang them on a pegboard with hooks. 4. Aim for a manageable work surface. Your workshop's most important area is your work surface, right? Hence, you need to make it sturdy and manageable. Pay attention to its size—can it handle different projects? Make sure it has enough space on top and has storage to carry all your equipment and supplies. If you want to save money on this, consider using recycled cabinets at salvage warehouses. 5. If you can, install rolling work shelves. If you're someone who tends to work on various project sizes, then having rolling work shelves can be a great advantage. This will make your work easier since you can easily roll an extra space if your project needs it. And also, even use the extra work shelves as an extra storage space when they're not in use. Convenient, isn't it? 6. Stain your work surface (don't paint it). If you're just building your workshop, it's easy to forget its main purpose—for working on different projects. Hence, it's obvious that the work surface would take a lot of abuse. So why bother paint and make it attractive? While there's nothing wrong beautifying the work surface, it's not just practical. Sooner or later, it would look scratched up. So instead of painting, stain it to keep the surface last longer. 7. Put some accessories. After working on the most essential parts, it's time for beautification (see, beautifying is a lesser priority than making it functional). Install a window and a skylight to brighten up the area. You can also put some flower boxes, artworks, or anything that speaks your personality. source: https://diy-plans.com/build-your-shed-into-the-perfect-workshop-infographic/

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    1.ACCESSI
    BLELI
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    2.A MANAGEABLEWORK SURFACE

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    3.SUPERB STORAGESPACE

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    hhookssoyoucanfi
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    4.ROLLI
    NG WORK SHELVES

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    6.SMOOTH OUTYOUR FLOORS

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    ownpersonali
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    8.HANDYCLEANI
    NG SUPPLI
    ES

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    ean!Getashopvacandot hernecessar
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    9.SAVESOMESPACE

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    10.SPACETO RELAX

    Ifyou can,leave one spotforr


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    somespacet or est
    ,evenwhenyoureworki
    ngon
    somethingf
    orfun.

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    esent
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    plans.
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    tp:
    //
    www.
    backyar
    dbui
    l
    dings.
    com/
    blog/
    2014/
    10-
    ways-
    tur
    n-shed-
    perfect
    -workshop/

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