To make a simple portable workbench, all you need are two sawhorses and a pair of bifold closet doors. When you open up the doors, they are about 24 inches wide and 80 inches long, so they’re the perfect size for painting projects, assembling furniture, or cutting trim with a miter saw.

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Joe Truini

Radio Show Co-Host

Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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