Thanks, Corelz. I usually keep the ladder in the shop, just move it from end to end. One of those library ladders would be neat, but not really enough room. I am going to rig up a couple of block and tackle sets to move things up an down from the loft. One end has the DC and Compressor, the other has electrical, plumbing, drywall tools and tile supplies, then a mixture of stuff not used much.
Jerry, yes living in Holland you need the heat in your shop. when I was in Michigan I has a 4 car garage, 2 wide, 2 deep, I installed a woodstove in the center, and I could roast myself out of the shop on those cold days.