How to choose an overhead garage storage system.
How to build storage shelves above garage door.
Need more ideas on how to organize your garage with these ideas.
Simpson strong tie connectors make these diy storage shelves easy to build and install.
And 16 is an ultra big unit for massive storage space.
The shelves are designed to fit into that unused space above the garage doors you need 16 in.
There are some interesting options on this list.
There s a few things to consider when choosing an overhead storage system for your garage.
To start i found the appropriate distance from the front wall in the garage to the ceiling joist i wanted to secure to.
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.
We assembled a list of 16 garage shelving plans below.
There is a lot of empty space above the garage door so why not take advantage of it and add suspended garage storage.
Of clearance to fit a shelf and standard 12 1 2 in.
The depth of the shelves are.
Adding shelves above the garage door is a great way to utilize some otherwise wasted space.
And adding this much storage will postpone the need for a typical outdoor storage shed.
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Tuck medium and lightweight stuff onto shelves suspended from the ceiling.
This took several times rolling the garage door up and down to be very very sure it would open and close without hitting the shelves.
Hang long items like ladders yard tools even few spare pieces of 2x4.
Check out some of our favorite overhead garage storage systems below.
14 is a modern looking simple design.
1 is an overhead storage blueprint.
If you re looking to clean up your garage clutter installing some diy shelving can be a quick win.