Well, Im back - the original poster of this sewing room/garage makeover. When I bought the house, the seller told me that the temp was consistent year 'round and they never needed a heater or air conditioner.......uhhhhh......NOT the case. With this winter, I could hang a deer in there - it is soooooooooooooooo cold! It has been painted - took about 4 to 5 coats to cover. Had to move in all my sewing treasures and just wonder how I am going to finish the floors!! This move has cost me MUCH more that I had anticipated (DANG).......................I need a man...............You have so many great ideas - I hope I can do some of them - my floor to ceiling shelf ideas to hold the totes and get them off the floor might have to fall by the wayside - - - - is Spring going to come this year or will we get summer in May like last year??..................this is depressing - I think I will have a cupcake for now and take a nap......................