I am in the very early stages of designing a dedicated shop. One option is to locate it adjacent or attached to our house. Since that location is sloped, it provides the option for a basement under the shop. My question is for anyone with a similar experience. How have you best used that space? Dust collection, compressor, lumber storage come to mind. However, I can see initial issues with those that may mitigate their benefit. For example, dust collection would then have longer runs and moving material would be harder since it is not at ground level.
I am hoping to post any information I learn in the hope that it is helpful to others by using the "NJ Shop Build" title.
Appreciate the help,
Sal