How To Build Storage Shelves Over Garage Door

Just cut matching pieces then screw 2 4 cleats to the ceiling and screw the lattice to the wall studs and cleats.

How to build storage shelves over garage door.

Level and secure to the garage wall in the studs with 2 screws. Use a utility knife to cut slits in the foam noodle spacing them 4 in. 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. Secure the sides to the corner connectors with sd8 screws.

All you need is a length of 3 in diameter pvc pipe and a foam swimming pool noodle for this diy garage storage system. Holes spaced every 4 in. It s a cheap storage solution to create some wooden garage shelves. And adding this much storage will postpone the need for a typical outdoor storage shed.

Now you can quickly find those oddball leftovers instead of going to the hardware store and buying yet another piece. Line up the pool noodle on the wall so that at least two of the slits sit over studs. In the pvc pipe. To start i found the appropriate distance from the front wall in the garage to the ceiling joist i wanted to secure to.

To make this you ll need some plywood deck screws a power drill drywall screws a stud finder and miter saw. Install the 2 x 4 x 92 board in the front and secure to the front corner connectors with sd8 screws. Measure how high you want to level your shelf take into account the size of the totes or storage boxes you like to use and how much head clearance you have above where the garage door rolls up. Adding shelves above the garage door is a great way to utilize some otherwise wasted space.

Lift the shelf frame into place installing the sides into the corner connectors.