The Two Bay Journal
Garage Guides
Install guides, garage makeovers and straight answers. One weekend project at a time.
What Does a Garage Makeover Cost? Budgets at $500, $2,000 and $5,000+
A garage makeover can cost $500 or well past $5,000. Here's what each budget actually buys, zone by zone: lighting, storage, workbench,...
Two-Bay Garage Layout Ideas: One Bay for the Car, One for the Shop
Keep the car in one bay and build a shop or gym in the other. Zoning, clearances, lighting, flooring transitions and storage...
Garage Gym Flooring: How Thick Should Your Mats Be?
3/8 in, 1/2 in or 3/4 in? How thick your garage gym mats should be depends on what you lift and whether...
Half Rack vs. Power Tower vs. Power Rack: Which Fits Your Garage?
Half rack, power tower or full power rack? An honest side-by-side on footprint, safety, exercises, price and who each one is really...
How to Build a Garage Gym for Under $1,000: A Budget Plan
A real garage gym for under $1,000 comes down to buying in the right order: floor, rack, bar and plates, then light...
Rolling Tool Chest Buying Guide: What to Look For
Drawer slides, locks, casters and steel matter more than drawer count. Here's what to look for in a rolling tool chest, a...
How to Build a Garage Workbench Zone That Actually Works
A workbench, a rolling tool chest and a storage cabinet within a step of each other, with bright light and power at...
How to Store Kayaks, Paddleboards, Bikes & Golf Bags in a Garage
Big, awkward gear belongs on the walls and ceiling, not leaning against your truck. Here's how to store kayaks, SUPs, bikes and...
Power Tool Storage & Charging Station Setup Guide
Hang your drills on the wall, keep batteries and chargers in one ventilated spot and power it all safely. Here's how to...
2,000 lb Garage Shelving: What the Capacity Rating Really Means
That "2,000 lb capacity" sticker is a total for the whole rack, spread evenly, on a level floor. Here's how to read...
How to Organize Your Garage in One Weekend: Zone-by-Zone Checklist
Purge Friday, build zones, shelving and wall storage Saturday, finish with lighting Sunday. A practical zone-by-zone checklist to organize your garage in...
Garage Wall Storage Compared: Wall Track vs. Slatwall vs. Pegboard
Wall track, slatwall or pegboard? We compare load, cost, flexibility and what each garage wall storage system holds best, so you buy...