This is a great location to build some easy storage shelves that will greatly increase the amount of square footage that you can use for storage.
Build overhead garage storage 2x4.
However you can adjust the shelf height and put them anywhere.
You can hang the shelves at any height you want depending on how much storage space need and how high the ceiling is.
Most garage spaces contain a lot of unused space along the top edges of the walls.
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Check out another great tutorial on how to build overhead garage storage shelves on instructables.
Or you can make five 2x4 cross cleats to span two joists.
Next cut four 32 inch 2x4 boards and place them perpendicular between the 8 foot pieces on each end and two in the middle image 1.
This suspended garage storage unit was designed and built by amy from hertoolbelt she s a tractor driving tool loving mom of two.
Begin building the base of the cabinets on the ground by laying out two 8 foot 2x4 boards on the floor parallel to the wall.
Pete build the ultimate diy 2x4 shelving for basement storage for around 80 and minimal cuts.
The wooden garage shelves are designed to fit into that unused space above the garage doors you need 16 in.
Ok they could be diy garage storage shelves too.
I m always looking for great storage ideas and solutions especially in the garage where things tend to pile up.
Building easy diy overhead garage storage rack.
Tuck medium and lightweight stuff onto shelves suspended from the ceiling.
The main material used here is wood and if you want to keep the cost of the project low you can use reclaimed boards or pallets.
After installing the first one at 48 deep i realized that was deeper than i wanted so i made the second on.
Of clearance to fit a shelf and standard 12 1 2 in.
You can adjust the width of the storage unit to the nearest joist.
If the joists run parallel to the cleat you have two choices.