I salute you men and women who

missing linc said
I have learned through experience that any flat surface has exceptional magnetic properties that will only attract more junk

YES! something they don't teach you in science class or auto shop. Disliking this working on the floor although tailgate of the truck not too bad when the weather is nice.

mopar head said
Most larger projects, I spend more time organizing/moving stuff off than the time the repair takes.

Almost any project takes longer to find anything than do, Often, it's just quicker and less stressful to buy new stuff even though you know it's in there somewhere.
Mine was open space 26 years ago, largest garage I've had, wondered how I would fill it. I found out!