How To Build Storage Above Garage Door

These shelves are ideal for items that aren t too heavy and that you don t use very often.

How to build storage above garage door.

And adding this much storage will postpone the need for a typical outdoor storage shed. Buy the hooks now on amazon. This project was fairly straightforward work with only a couple minor adjustments for my particular garage beams. If you re looking to clean up your garage clutter installing some diy shelving can be a quick win.

This suspended garage storage unit was designed and built by amy from hertoolbelt she s a tractor driving tool loving mom of two. The shelves are designed to fit into that unused space above the garage doors you need 16 in. We re delighted to share her diy project using the simpson strong tie workbench shelving hardware kit. However you can adjust the shelf height and put them anywhere.

1 is an overhead storage blueprint. We assembled a list of 16 garage shelving plans below. I m always looking for great storage ideas and solutions especially in the garage where things tend to pile up. Tuck medium and lightweight stuff onto shelves suspended from the ceiling.

Of clearance to fit a shelf and standard 12 1 2 in. The only limitation is weight. To start i found the appropriate distance from the front wall in the garage to the ceiling joist i wanted to secure to. Adding shelves above the garage door is a great way to utilize some otherwise wasted space.

These shelves should hold about 4 totes side by side above your garage door and be completely hidden when the garage door is open. And 16 is an ultra big unit for massive storage space. 14 is a modern looking simple design. Over garage door hidden shelving.

Need more ideas on how to organize your garage with these ideas. Maximize the overhead garage storage space under your garage doors by adding on to your existing garage door track with j style hooks like these praxis model add a hooks.