Selwyn Times: July 19, 2016

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SELWYN TIMES Tuesday July 19 2016 29 3
SELWYN HOME PROFESSIONALS
ORGANISING
THE WORKSHOP
Workshops, garages and man caves come in all shapes and sizes as does the
order of what is inside.
More oFTen the domain of a man, the
state of these spaces varies considerably.
Some are extremely organised with tools
neatly hanging over painted outlines while
others may be a complete jumble.
Having a semblance of organisation in
the garage or workshop is advantageous
and winter is a good time to sort it out.
Be brave. dispose of items that no
longer have a use while recycling others.
duplicate and unwanted possessions
might be passed onto friends, family, the
recycling centre or an op shop, or put to
another use. For example, old tools might
become part of a fence, gate, wall art or
a path while an old rug could be thrown
over compost to keep the heat in.
Storing tools and other belongings
appropriately, will help preserve their
life and condition while easier to find if
put back each time. They also need to be
stored out of the reach of children as they
could hurt themselves, or might decide to
carry out some unwanted carpentry on the
house.
When choosing storage places, consider
how each item is used, along with its
weight, toxicity and potential to be broken
or damaged. Heavy items are better down
low while toxic chemicals and weapons
should be locked away, especially if
children live in or visit the home.
cupboards and built-in shelving,
whether recycled or new, are handy
storage facilities. These might be salvaged
from a kitchen or bathroom that is being
renovated, or purpose built for the job.
Kitset and readymade shelving and
cupboards can also be purchased from
hardware stores.
Metal or wire shelving, trolleys and
hooks for hanging brooms and garden
implements, are also handy. other items,
like camp chairs and bikes, might be hung
on a wall or from the ceiling with hooks
or mounted racks. overhead suspended
shelving can also be fixed to the ceiling to
house lighter items like the christmas tree
and chilly bins.
if fitting shelving, measure the height
and width of objects to be put away so
space is efficiently utilised. Fix the shelving
and any lightweight cabinetry to the wall
to stop it from falling when bumped or if
there is an earthquake.
plastic bins, wooden boxes, tins, baskets
and cardboard boxes will also be handy so
before tossing something out, think about
the garage and how the container might be
recycled, labelling each so items are easy
to find.
lastly, allocate a space for a
notebook and pen for recording vehicle
maintenance, repairs or restoration
progress, and for filing workshop manuals
and power tool warranties.
a little organisation will create more
space and make it easier to find things.
Bikes can be hung from the ceiling or wall
Tools will be easier to find in an organised workshop
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