Spent last weekend actually FINISHING a project instead of starting five new ones. Got pegboard up, labeled storage bins, my tools are in one place for once. The highlight? Found my drill that's been missing for 6 months. My 11yo actually complimented the setup which basically means I'm dad of the year. Probably won't stay this clean but I'm soaking in this moment while it lasts lol
Finding the drill after 6 months is honestly the best part of the whole project. That's like bonus money in the couch. I have like 4 lost drills somewhere in my garage too.
The 11yo compliment is HUGE. That's not sarcasm either, that's genuine approval. You've unlocked dad status.
Actually finishing a project instead of starting five new ones is the most aspirational thing I've read all week. How'd you manage to not get distracted and start organizing the basement too?
Got a kit from Home Depot, pretty straightforward. Just make sure you hit studs in the wall. Took maybe 2 hours total.
This is wholesome. I'm genuinely happy about a stranger's garage. That kid's compliment made his whole week probably.
Pegboard is the gateway drug to being that organized dad. Next thing you know you're labeling everything and actually putting tools back where they belong. It's weirdly satisfying.
Finding the missing drill is the real victory here. That's like $80-150 depending on what you have. The garage organization is just a bonus.
Did the pegboard yourself or buy a kit? Considering doing this in my garage but it seems like a lot.
That's huge though. Your 11yo complimenting the garage means it actually LOOKS good, not just feels good to you. That's dad-of-the-year energy legitimate.
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The pegboard + labeled bins combo is actually legit. Most dads get the pegboard and then just throw stuff on it randomly. You actually ORGANIZED it. There's a difference.