If your machine is top-loading, you don’t have a natural flat surface. Create a slim, narrow table designed to slide over the top of the machine, fitting snugly around the controls. These caddies often have a fold-down extension that adds 20 inches of working space. It’s lightweight and easy to store. This is the easiest DIY solution—you can even build one with a piece of plywood and two sawhorses, then add a pretty coat of paint for a custom look.