so what would you consider essentials in building a home workshop? some parameters:
- i'm building a new freestanding garage. probably two car or oversized one car depending on cost and available funds.
- assume basic wrenches and etc are already covered. also have air compressor and related tools already.
- i possibly have access to a 12' lift for a good price.
- primary purpose is for regular maintenance of several cars and working on one project car at a time. mostly the maintenance side though.
so what are the things to target?
- minimum amount of space around the car for work room (i know get the most possible, but what would you consider a minimum including workbench space etc.
- shop essentials like utility sink (which means i have to run plumbing), power placement, lighting, allow small room for painting/powerdercoating, oven...
- and any other considerations in making it "shop friendly".
budget is pretty limited. i am guessing (this is before even having talked with an architect) that i will have $15-$20k to spend and have to have the garage look like belongs with the house (HOA) so have to do stucco. so i have to cover garage and tools with that money.