Hummingbirds hum. Chickens cluck. Domesticated wild cats attempt to find their way into the chicken coops. And squirrels crawl up bird feeders to have a good old time — it’s fine dining up there, ...

I learned this firsthand several years ago when I converted part of my garage into a workshop. It wasn't fancy. The walls weren't finished, the lighting wasn't perfect, and I had to shuffle things ...