BEFORE (Right side): For three years, our tool shed has been a horrible mess after the initial house renovation. We had tools and materials in 4 different places around the house hidden in our bedroom, two closets and in the tool shed. It really bothered me, but there were too many other things to finish first.
AFTER (Right side): Lots of paint, caulk, sanding and shelving really improved the shed.
BEFORE (Left side): We had partially used paint cans all over the place. Once I got it all organized I discovered we had THREE full cans of white gloss trim paint! Sheesh!
How many screw drivers and hammers do you need anyway?
Like any good first grade classroom, I labeled where everything is. Art should have no trouble finding where all his big nails, small nails, big screws, small screws, nuts and bolts, wrenches, pliers, painting equipment, tiling equipment, car wash things, etc. are.
It was such a huge job, but what a great feeling to now KNOW exactly what we have and where it's located in one place.
I don't think it was a huge priority for Art to get this tool shed done, but he does admit it's great to know where all his (and my brother's) tools are. I guess this must be a teacher type idiosyncrasy that I have to know where everything is stored and labeled.
Kay, can I hire you for a few weeks to bring order to my chaos?
ReplyDeleteyou'd make a great librarian. sounds like you are involved in projects-that's good! Me too.
ReplyDeleteWow! Big difference! Those areas look great now. I need to do something to my garage, but...yuck! My carpentry skills are not so good. Can I borrow Art? Ha!
ReplyDeleteI find after doing such a project that I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders! Gosh, what an amazing job you've done, and I would like to borrow you after Dina. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteWell done, Kay! Does Art put things back where they belong? That really helps - I expect ;-/
ReplyDeleteDavid keeps forgetting where he put his wooden mallet. He definitely needs to get his act together. Help!
ReplyDeletewell done!
ReplyDeleteKay, another project turned out wonderful at your house! It looks really great!
ReplyDeleteI knew it wouldn't be long before you found a project to keep you busy and keep your mind off Tiffany and KC going back home. What a great job you've done, and yes, I think it's a primary school teacher syndrome to need to get everything labelled!
ReplyDeletegosh, one day I hope to have my things so well arranged! good job.
ReplyDeleteOh boy, I really would like your tool shed Kay :)
ReplyDeleteAn English Girl Rambles
Yes, I believe your teacher idiosyncrasy is showing. It all looks wonderful. That was a very big project. You must be very tired but also very pleased with the end results.
ReplyDeleteYou're hired. My closets don't need remodeling but some help with organization would be nice. It isn't a "given" teacher gene. I have always struggled with storing items.
ReplyDeleteunorthodox, but neat.
ReplyDeleteI'm applauding very enthusiastically. I need to remember to take before and after pictures of our garage before we install miles and miles of cupboards. I'm absolutely inspired by you.
ReplyDeleteNice. Can I hire you to do my closet that I keep ignoring.
ReplyDeleteYou're right about the screwdrivers! My husband must have at least a dozen -- most of the junk in his toolbox he never uses.
ReplyDeleteYour toolshed looks gorgeous now (and I have the same issue with paint cans!)