Don't Be Afraid of Repurposing Another Space

If there's anything that our Featured Workspace series has shown you, it's that you shouldn't be afraid of claiming some small space for your own and repurposing it. If you can turn a closet into an office with a few small tweaks, you can set it up as a workbench as well. We even have a step-by-step guide to making the transformation, although it's geared towards turning your spare closet into more of an office workbench than a DIY workbench. Still, you can take the cue and mount some power strips, some task lighting, use the shelving for tools and materials instead of gadgets and books, and go to work! It's not a ton of space, but like we mentioned, it's more important to have some dedicated space than nothing at all. Don't be afraid to use your walls for storage and lighting, either. If you need some more inspiration, check out these closet offices and imagine them stripped of monitors and keyboards, and replaced with soldering irons and vice grips instead.