Keep these things in mind when you're planning a location for your home workshop. Make sure the floor is strong and level to support heavy equipment. The doorway should be wide enough to allow you to bring bulky materials and projects in and out. The space should be dry, so tools won't rust. Provide enough electrical outlets, light, and ventilation for a safe and efficient workspace.

If you're a woodworker or do-it-yourselfer, keep these tips in mind when you're building your home workshop. With a workbench and some simple tools, you can do your own repairs, build weekend projects, or even make your own furniture. Gather basic tools as you need them. Collect them slowly and tailor them to the type of projects you and your family like to do.

Bob takes us on the first of many visits to the Winterthur Garden and Museum in Delaware's Brandywine Valley. Winterthur was the vision of Henry Francis DuPont, who researched and collected antiques and housed them here. Greg Landry, Director of Conservation for Winterthur, takes Bob to the Dominy Workshop, which once belonged to a family of carpenters and clock makers on Long Island. The workshop-turned-museum houses a multitude of Colonial-era tools, many of which are still in use today. Bob takes a turn on the great wheel lathe, which was used to mill large items like table tops as well as other decorative items. Landry also shows Bob some hand tools, including antique saws, planes, and drills.

Bob and Gregory Rochlin talk about the new workshop layout and show off a custom circular sawblade floor from Amtico.

…furniture and other obstacles out of the way, and talk about any potential trouble spots, says Cheng. He also suggests using a dolly padded with carpeting to transport the countertop through your house. After the countertop has been installed, clean up…

…Three Stooges. That's where the Door Dolly from The Williams Development Group can help. The Door Dolly was originally developed by David Williams…
…normally requires two workers but with the Door Dolly, it can be done single-handedly by one…

Why not carry every tool you own everywhere you go the portable ones, that is. This toolbox/dolly has more pockets than a herd of kangaroos and practically guarantees you will never again leave a needed tool back in the truck…