How To Build Storage Above Garage Door

Adding shelves above the garage door is a great way to utilize some otherwise wasted space.

How to build storage above garage door.

1 is an overhead storage blueprint. Hang long items like ladders yard tools even few spare pieces of 2x4. This suspended garage storage unit was designed and built by amy from hertoolbelt she s a tractor driving tool loving mom of two. We assembled a list of 16 garage shelving plans below.

There are some interesting options on this list. I m always looking for great storage ideas and solutions especially in the garage where things tend to pile up. Need more ideas on how to organize your garage with these ideas. These shelves should hold about 4 totes side by side above your garage door and be completely hidden when the garage door is open.

Over garage door hidden shelving. And 16 is an ultra big unit for massive storage space. We re delighted to share her diy project using the simpson strong tie workbench shelving hardware kit. To start i found the appropriate distance from the front wall in the garage to the ceiling joist i wanted to secure to.

Buy the hooks now on amazon. The shelves are designed to fit into that unused space above the garage doors you need 16 in. If you re looking to clean up your garage clutter installing some diy shelving can be a quick win. This project was fairly straightforward work with only a couple minor adjustments for my particular garage beams.

The only limitation is weight. A few years ago i added a couple of overhead garage storage shelves above my double garage door but didn t get around to putting an overhead garage storage shelf above the single garage door. Tuck medium and lightweight stuff onto shelves suspended from the ceiling. These shelves are ideal for items that aren t too heavy and that you don t use very often.

14 is a modern looking simple design. And adding this much storage will postpone the need for a typical outdoor storage shed.