So the garage was full of clutter, dust and not very well organised...
I decided to cover the concrete flooring with a plastic tile covering, and after doing various research I ended up going for a product from the USA called 'race deck. It was supplied in boxes from a UK company who are the importer, and it went down really easy. Video of the install below:-
So now the flooring was ready I had to organise some other bits to keep me sane whilst I build the car...
First things first. Wifi.
Got a cheap ethernet over power to extend the LAN range to the garage, then plugged in an Apple Airport Express and configured it... Viola - garage wifi with an output so I can airplay all my music too.
![Apple Airport Express Apple Airport Express](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-67-1fRn7fDY/UtWGK4WiDSI/AAAAAAAAAC8/XtqZnGXVHl8/s1600/product_hero_image.jpg) |
Apple Airport Express |
Next step, speakers.
Decided to get a cheap set from amazon, the Logitech Z506. Really good price, good quality sound for the price, and perfect for the job.
![Logitech Z506 Surround Sound Speakers Logitech Z506 Surround Sound Speakers](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w9o3ECUpUVU/UtWGr5iilkI/AAAAAAAAADE/KQ7iEqdrmas/s1600/41THTKBfpYL._SX385_.jpg) |
Logitech Z506 Surround Sound Speakers
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Also got some tools and equipment that I think are pretty noteworthy:-
1. OMP Workshop / Mechanics Overalls from demon tweeks.
Great fit, has knee pads, look cool, plenty of pockets and hooks to hang tools and so on from.
![OMP Workshop / Mechanics Overalls OMP Workshop / Mechanics Overalls](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g7qJ_dl3k_U/UtWHbXAytdI/AAAAAAAAADM/5OfIwryy3hA/s1600/Screen+Shot+2014-01-14+at+18.51.23.png) |
OMP Workshop / Mechanics Overalls |
2. Folding Car Creeper from Machine Mart - the Clarke CMC-50 2-in-1.
The name says it all, but it has two uses. First it is a conventional car creeper, and secondly it folds into a seat with wheels and a tool storage area - perfect!
![Car Creeper Car Creeper](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-BlViT0zuX5w/UtWIs9cOQiI/AAAAAAAAADY/-A4GDRbBv48/s1600/020110191.jpg) |
Car Creeper |
![In it's mechanics seat form In it's mechanics seat form](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-uN0wp4wA9oc/UtWI4VLPVlI/AAAAAAAAADg/s99-NPBbdnw/s1600/020110191-folded.jpg) |
In it's mechanics seat form
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A quick video of the car creeper:-
3. Tool Cabinet on a special priced deal from Halfords.
![Halfords Industrial Tool Cabinet Halfords Industrial Tool Cabinet](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rHt4G63ZD0M/UtWKAa2SSjI/AAAAAAAAADs/PEyMGWwmK4U/s1600/IMG_6266.jpg) |
Halfords Industrial Tool Cabinet |
So that's about it for now, so it's just a case of researching other builders blogs, sorting out any last final bits and bobs, and generally twiddling my thumbs for the next 3 weeks until it arrives...