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Ideas on Efficient Garage Storage/Organization
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:31 pm
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:31 pm
We have a two car garage, and are starting to need more storage space. Currently its just an empty garage that holds the lawn mower and other lawn equipment - nothing else is in there but with both cars, space is a little limited.
I have seen several different ways to add shelving and storage, but I can't decide on what is the best way. Suggestions on what works the best or what you have done to yours?
Musts:
- I want nothing sitting on the ground - would rather build into walls vs buying metal shelving stacks
- Don't want to spend TOO much since this won't be our permanent home
- I have re-sell value in the back of my mind always
- I want it to still look nice
If there was a similar thread recently on this topic can someone direct me to it? I searched but I suck at searching. TIA
I have seen several different ways to add shelving and storage, but I can't decide on what is the best way. Suggestions on what works the best or what you have done to yours?
Musts:
- I want nothing sitting on the ground - would rather build into walls vs buying metal shelving stacks
- Don't want to spend TOO much since this won't be our permanent home
- I have re-sell value in the back of my mind always
- I want it to still look nice
If there was a similar thread recently on this topic can someone direct me to it? I searched but I suck at searching. TIA
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Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:33 pm to PrettyBird
I have these hyloft storage racks in my garage along with shelves along the walls...these run about 50.00
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:36 pm to PrettyBird
Take some pics of the garage that will help...
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:37 pm to TexasTiger
How much weight do those hold? Not a bad idea at all 
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:38 pm to PrettyBird
selfies of OP might give me motivation to assist
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:39 pm to PrettyBird
I think 300lbs
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:41 pm to TexasTiger
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:41 pm to PrettyBird
quote:
How much weight do those hold? Not a bad idea at all
they do pretty well, gotta screw them into the studs. I store all my icechests up there.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:42 pm to jimbeam
I looked it up - at Home Depot it says 250 lbs. I can't imagine we would need to store stuff that weighs more than that. We just have such limited attic space, so this is actually a good substitute.
I'd love to get creative with it though. I also want to add some dog pads/area for when there is inclement weather.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:42 pm to PrettyBird
Make your shelfs out of PVC pipe and add storage bins. I made mine just like the ones in the pic.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:45 pm to Chad504boy
To get stuff in and out you just nimbly climb up a ladder? I can see this failing on my part... good thing I have a tall SO.
It would be good for winter stuff though, where we won't need access often(snowboards/clothes/blankets)
It would be good for winter stuff though, where we won't need access often(snowboards/clothes/blankets)
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:46 pm to PrettyBird
i can barey get my ice chests out by reaching up and dragging them off the edge... you wouldn't need anything more than a step stool
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:47 pm to PrettyBird
Look at my link. It's similar but you can raise and lower the shelves
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:48 pm to PrettyBird
Shelving from HD or Lowes would be cheaper than buying 2x4s and building your own maybe. Unlimited options available.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:49 pm to bbvdd
But...but the other option is so much cheaper 
Very fancy though - it is something I would do in the next house when we build.
Very fancy though - it is something I would do in the next house when we build.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:52 pm to TexasTiger
I can't risk having something fall on my classic whip I have parked in my garage.
However I do need some shelves in there.
However I do need some shelves in there.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:57 pm to PrettyBird
You can find them cheaper than that listed. Not sure how much you want to spend.
You could always take them with you as well.
You could always take them with you as well.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 3:59 pm to PrettyBird
You need Gladiator Garage Works.
LINK
You can take everything with you when you move, even the tracks.
(I would leave them)
LINK
You can take everything with you when you move, even the tracks.
(I would leave them)
Posted on 1/6/14 at 4:03 pm to VetteGuy
quote:
You need Gladiator Garage Works.
I actually have some of that in both of my garages. My biggest issue with it is that it is getting hard to find the hooks, and shelves.
Posted on 1/6/14 at 4:08 pm to bbvdd
Ordering direct from them works the best.
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