Build a Garage Pegboard Wall That Actually Works

Every tool visible, every tool reachable. The classic workshop upgrade, done right with proper spacing and zoning.

How to build it

1. 1

   Plan your zones

   Before mounting anything, lay your tools on the floor in groups: hand tools, garden tools, frequently used, rarely used. The pegboard should mirror how you work, not just fill wall space.

2. 2

   Mount furring strips

   Pegboard needs a ¾" gap behind it for hooks to insert. Screw horizontal 1×2 furring strips into the studs every 16" — top, bottom, and middle. Use washers so screw heads don't pull through.

3. 3

   Hang the pegboard

   Screw the pegboard panels to the furring strips at every strip, every 12 inches or so. Check level on the first panel — everything keys off it.

4. 4

   Hang tools heaviest-first

   Start with heavy items on double hooks near the bottom, then work up with lighter tools. Trace tool outlines with a paint marker so everything has an obvious home — and it's obvious when something's missing.