Garage overhead storage space
Garage overhead storage space
Garage overhead storage space
Consider the cost of have a professional build your garage overhead storage space. This can cost anywhere from $600 - $1000 depending on who you hire. Garage overhead space is the most wasted space in the home, and that is why overhead storage space is the best thing to do with this area. In these economic times saving every penny is important. That is why I am going to show you how I did it myself for $150.00. I am not a carpenter nor have I ever built anything like this before. So if I can do it then so can you.
Are you ready to start building your garage overhead storage space? Let’s get started.
Garage overhead storage space
Consider the cost of have a professional build your garage overhead storage space. This can cost anywhere from $600 - $1000 depending on who you hire. Garage overhead space is the most wasted space in the home, and that is why overhead storage space is the best thing to do with this area. In these economic times saving every penny is important. That is why I am going to show you how I did it myself for $150.00. I am not a carpenter nor have I ever built anything like this before. So if I can do it then so can you.
Are you ready to start building your garage overhead storage space? Let’s get started.
Garage overhead storage space Phase I
Garage overhead storage space Step 1I used plain 2x4's, screws, and 1/2 inch plywood.The standard plywood measurement is 8' x 4' so since I had a big garage I chose to make it easy and use those measurements. 8' x 4' is plenty of space and takes exactly one sheet of plywood. As you can see on the pictures it provides plenty of storage space and it's easy to add on to it.I wanted to make it high enough so that anyone can walk under it without fear of banging their heads that way it is useful but not in the way.
I measured from the floor up to 6' 8" and marked it on the back wall all the way across. I anchored the 2x4s with 3 1/2" long screws to make sure they support all of the weight I plan to put on them. (see Pics)
I then hung and anchored 2x4s 8' out from the back wall on both sides. I made sure to mount a 2x4 at the 4' mark out to the middle of the garage and added 2x4s every two feet within for support. (see Pics)
Now we are going to need to support the outside of the shelves but not obstruct the parking area right? So for this I chose to buy metal strips from home depot and a hack saw. I located a rafter that was close to the outside of the shelves location and mounted the metal with screws and washers, bolted the long piece of metal going down to the shelves and then screwed it in to the wood at the bottom with screws. This will support all of the weight on the outside of the shelves.
(Keep in mind that I also used a level when doing this to make sure it is perfectly level and not leaning.)
I now slid the plywood over the area and it fits perfect. Just screw the plywood down to the 2x4s on all four corners and the support beams.Now I have the main shelves complete and it's time to add a little more space.
I measured from the floor up to 6' 8" and marked it on the back wall all the way across. I anchored the 2x4s with 3 1/2" long screws to make sure they support all of the weight I plan to put on them. (see Pics)
I then hung and anchored 2x4s 8' out from the back wall on both sides. I made sure to mount a 2x4 at the 4' mark out to the middle of the garage and added 2x4s every two feet within for support. (see Pics)
Now we are going to need to support the outside of the shelves but not obstruct the parking area right? So for this I chose to buy metal strips from home depot and a hack saw. I located a rafter that was close to the outside of the shelves location and mounted the metal with screws and washers, bolted the long piece of metal going down to the shelves and then screwed it in to the wood at the bottom with screws. This will support all of the weight on the outside of the shelves.
(Keep in mind that I also used a level when doing this to make sure it is perfectly level and not leaning.)
I now slid the plywood over the area and it fits perfect. Just screw the plywood down to the 2x4s on all four corners and the support beams.Now I have the main shelves complete and it's time to add a little more space.
Garage overhead storage space Phase II
Remember we said we hung and anchored 2x4’s 8 feet out from the back wall on both sides and made sure to mount an 8" 2x4 at the 4' mark out to the middle of the garage and added 2x4s every two feet within for support for the main shelves? Now we are going to add a 4 foot 2x4 out from the side and square off the rest of the 8’ 2x4 that we hung and anchored against the side wall. (See Pics)
This will be a square 4'x4' area. The reason for this is to give a little more on both sides but also so we can cut the last sheet of ply wood in half and use it evenly on both sides. Remember I said the standard measurement for ply wood is 4x8? We are going to cut it in half to have two sheets of 4x4 which will go in the new areas creating an L shape on both sides.
(unless your garage configuration is different)
Remember, we are going to need to support the outside of the shelves not obstructing the parking area. Located a rafter that is close to the outside of the shelves location and mount the metal with screws and washers, bolted the long piece of metal going down to the shelves and then screwed it in to the wood at the bottom with screws. (See Pics)
That's it! Really. It took me 4-6 hours and $150.00 for materials.
You want to do it cheaper?
Search Craigslist.com in your local area for FREE wood. 2x4's and plywood. People give this stuff away all of the time. This is a huge savings and you may also find screws and metal free as well.
Good Luck! I hope this was a great help to you.
This will be a square 4'x4' area. The reason for this is to give a little more on both sides but also so we can cut the last sheet of ply wood in half and use it evenly on both sides. Remember I said the standard measurement for ply wood is 4x8? We are going to cut it in half to have two sheets of 4x4 which will go in the new areas creating an L shape on both sides.
(unless your garage configuration is different)
Remember, we are going to need to support the outside of the shelves not obstructing the parking area. Located a rafter that is close to the outside of the shelves location and mount the metal with screws and washers, bolted the long piece of metal going down to the shelves and then screwed it in to the wood at the bottom with screws. (See Pics)
That's it! Really. It took me 4-6 hours and $150.00 for materials.
You want to do it cheaper?
Search Craigslist.com in your local area for FREE wood. 2x4's and plywood. People give this stuff away all of the time. This is a huge savings and you may also find screws and metal free as well.
Good Luck! I hope this was a great help to you.
