Reclaim your GARAGE w/ DIY Garage Storage Shelves 🚘 FREE PLANS!

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[@craftedworkshop]

Hope y'all enjoyed this one! Download the free plans here : craftedworkshop.com/store/diy-garage-storage-shelves-plans

[@70sstreetracergal61]

Crafted Workshop...... Now IF ONLY I wasnt so damn old and recently had a stroke this would be exactly what I would do! What a cool ass idea and hey...can I hire you to do this for me? LOL Always thought such wasted space up there, but never found a good and safe design to hang and to trust it stayed there 😳. Need a place to store all my muscle car parts been collecting forever. 😁. Thank you so much for posting this! Y’all did SUCH an awesome job! 👍🏻❤️🤘🏻

[@rickj6048]

If those storage bins are from Home Depot (it looks like it), here is a possible solution for the tight vertical clearance: Lowes has almost identical bins except the dimensions are slightly different. Their 27 gallon bin is 14" high instead of the HD 15" height. The Lowes bins are a little wider but it looks like you have plenty of side room. You can replace some of the lower bins and gain an inch which might be enough. The upper ones that you have will fit on top with no problem. Another bonus is now you have a bunch of extra bins (or return them to HD).

[@70sstreetracergal61]

Rick J SO thank you very much for the info! Would of not even thought of that 🤦‍♀️

[@ReauDog]

where is the link to Jay Bates video?

[@ashtanga2000]

My ceiling joists run parallel to the wall with one being 16.5" away and other about 40.5". If I put ceiling 2x2 at 30.25" there's nothing to grab onto, just drywall. What do you suggest? 40.5" seems to stick out from wall very far.

[@tjt6288able]

$160 in lumber. Ah the good old days.

[@ReelFishingPNW]

😂 right? Probably closer to $500 these days

[@PatrickGuerrisi]

Yeh I know bloody expensive now

[@to3634]

Using his wood material list it’s about $288 before tax going off of Lowes prices. Not that bad imo but $160 sounds much better. I hope everything eventually goes back to normal.

[@NightSky777]

@@to3634 "gets back to normal" ...best chances are to vote RED --but even then, going to be hard to beat the Non-citizen-, Low informed-, Repeat-, Dead-, Voter ..or the Computer-Hack..

[@cdcd5260]

Lol right, I just spent $280 for the same

[@metalwings24]

Thank you @crafted workshop and @Jay Bates for your videos. You both have made it simpler than getting something from Ikea and assembling. I have ended up creating 2 of these in my garage and plan to create 1 more very soon!

[@MrMK211516]

Great video. Sweet to the point and no rediculous intro. No 5 minute story about your grandma's visit. No asking for like and subscribe. Thank you.

[@wushufanatic]

Just wanted to say thanks for providing me the motivation to do this in my garage! I have a sloped ceiling at one end of my garage and I built the shelves there. Was difficult as a one-man job but doable by using some clamps to keep things in place. As some others stated, I used lag screws (GRK) and some L brackets to help with some extra sturdiness. Plywood is quite pricey so my project came in around $200 or a little more with the non-wood supplies. Thanks again for clearing up my floor!

[@laurahanson4282]

Fantastic video! We built our at home garage shelf this weekend using your guidance and we're so pleased with the result. Cheap, easy, sturdy, and it looks nice too!

[@thegsusfreek2]

Awesome! Was planning on doing this soon! I was thinking about running a second, parallel set of overhead storage further in over the garage door. Thinking having the storage entirely joist-supported should be fine for another couple hundred pounds. They are holding up a roof and a second story after all.

[@malona23]

Thank you so much!! I almost bought my husband shelves from amazon and right before I finalized the order I said, let me check youtube first and BAM!!! You're amazing.

[@shanesdiy]

Thanks for the video and plans! I used them to build some of these in my garage and they are awesome. Super strong and allowed me to use so much previously wasted space.

[@stephenragsdale9274]

Love the video, I really appreciate the way you describe the project while showing it in the video, without being superfluous, exact details, nice job.

[@1newnemesis]

just used this design for the back wall of my garage. adding some gorilla glue on all the joints makes it really solid. also primed and painted everything after cutting and prior to install, leaving the joint locations bare for better glue adhesion. excellent design. thanks!

[@johnbarrett5229]

When laying out measurements for specific items you plan to store, ALWAYS give yourself extra inches. 2 to 6 inches. You never know when you're going to need that extra space and it can really come in handy. For example, camping supplies in the 2 stacked bins with a nice 5" space above for tucking in and storing a few tarps. Never go for "tight" when laying out measurements for storage shelf or unit. What if bin sizes change? What if what you need to store needs to change? That extra space gives you flexibility and more options. : )

[@muzman777]

Keeping it simple and very effective dude. This has just become my go-to for storage in the new crib. A lick of paint and it will look much more expensive than it is, and hey - it is just shelving, so why spend too much. Great presentation skills fella, very watchable.

[@diazfamily1337]

Thanks for sharing this, Ive watched it about 20 times and used this method to build my own overhead shelving in my garage. The hardest thing was finding the ceiling joists as my home has a joist and a metal framing grid for the drywall, which made finding wood to drill into a real pain. All in all took about a weekend and Im stoked to have my garage floor back, Cheers !

[@craftedworkshop]

Glad it helped! My shelving is still holding up great and is so useful!

[@joseygadzala-thewoodlandss6027]

Just what I need to add storage space to my garage. The detailed plans are excellent. Thank you!

[@tomsimbio16]

The explanation and sharing of the plans is simply awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your work

[@KomarProject]

Johnny This is an awesome build for storage. Just did the same thing in my garage but with some metal brackets and my coat was $166. So you got me on coat saving lol. Great job dude!!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Hah, thanks man! Definitely added a ton of storage, and my wife can get her car in the garage for the winter.

[@meagana6748]

Love you channel and videos !! Anything home improvement and home makeover is my favourite and I love seeing you transform your home into a place that represents you so well! Keep up the great work I look forward to your videos !!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks a lot! If you like that kind of content, you're in for a treat, as I'm going to be doing a ton more of it in the near future 😋

[@pazcabrera6258]

Thank you so much for this video it help me on a lot of question I had to explain my friend what I need and want 🙏🏻

[@spiccolirocks3580]

Great job! Been looking for a better garage storage system! I think I'm going to go with this on at least two walls! Thanks for sharing your project!

[@geraldcavanagh7249]

The plans were awesome and did my wall above my garage door! Going to add another one above my back door into the garage! Thanks!

[@backatbragg]

I did something very similar but I used 2x3s for the lag into the wall support because it is next to impossible to find 2x2 straight at Lowes or Home Depot. Also used L shaped steel 3x3 hinges to support the brackets

[@TexasEdition]

Whenever I need 2x2, I just by 2x4, 2x6, or 2x8 and rip them down on the table saw. Not only straighter, but cheaper overall.

[@nicholasmorgan2913]

Cannot wait to get started on this project... Thanks for the FREE plan!!

[@HB-yq8gy]

Thanks, Johnny this is the first how-to video easy for a noob to visualize & build.

[@CAndrewNelson]

Oh, I am absolutely going to do this in our garage! Thank you for this video!

[@wendylambert2717]

OMG so easy! I'm installing these for someone this week. You just saved him and me time of labor to design this. Thanks for the free download! MADE MY DAY!

[@craftedworkshop]

Glad I could help!

[@stretch3736]

Thanks for the great video as well as the plans! I don't know why I've never thought to do this kind of storage in my garage!!

[@TranTheClever]

I’ve been binge watching your channel all day. So talented and inspiring. 5:38

[@soultroll1]

Clean, fast, simple. Great work. I would have (and did) built heavier but your way was way better. Live and learn!

[@Alaska_Rider_In_Texas]

What a great video, I loved the step by step of each part of the process. I plan on making these shelves for my garage soon.

[@dexterousx92]

*Brilliant idea! 🙌 Finally tackling that wasted space above the garage door like a pro. Weekend project, here I come! And you're so right, who knows if that Cybertruck is ever rolling in? 🤷‍♂ Time to prioritize the garage gains instead! 🛠🚗💨*

[@scottbrockey117]

Great video. I liked how you added them above the garage door. Great idea. Thanks

[@TranTheClever]

Thanks for the shelf build. I've actually got to tackle that one in a short time myself. 4:13

[@Phatphatyo]

Dude. Way simple design and it looks like it would hold a crap-ton of weight. You made it look easy and gave me some good insights to how I should do it. Also I never even thought to put shelves above my garage door. Wow. Headed to Home Depot!

[@kennedystevens263]

Just wanted to thank you for sharing the plans I installed them in my garage today and they worked great. Going to put some reinforcements on the underside but other than that they worked really well and saved me a lot of money!

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice work!

[@CraigNAnderson]

I did the same thing in my 3-car garage 17 years ago. I added doors on the front, swinging up, to keep items inside clean and invisible!

[@judyl.761]

I’m almost finished building mine. They are awesome! Thank you! Subscribed.

[@raulvelez-ca]

You are the master👍 Thank you so much for this video. God bless you

[@hoanghungcuong6343]

Definitely looks easier than other floating shelves I've seen. Thanks!! 5:49

[@kmr4244]

Its An Amazing Way of doing the shelves / storage space

[@codacreator6162]

Thanks for the video and the plans! Great build and awesome presentation. Much appreciated! Subscribed!

[@ericschwartz9982]

I built that same storage system in my garage a few years ago. It is a great way to free up floor space. Great video! Thanks for shaing.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks for watching!

[@TranTheClever]

Great job! Been looking for a better garage storage system! I think I'm going to go with this on at least two walls! Thanks for sharing your project! 1:35

[@gtrnka]

Thanks for the plans...used them for the basis for my build. I did mine for about $175. Wish I could upload a finish photo to the comments section 😎

[@derekjarman1638]

Great video - been thinking about some extra storage for my garage - good timing👍👍

[@dragonslair888]

Thanks for the idea. I didn't download the plans but I watched the video and went from there. It turned out pretty decent considering the limited area I had to work with.

[@mikehoffman3690]

Great project. Plan to use this design when we relocate to Phoenix in a few months. We are losing several thousand square feet of basement storage with this move.

[@lawrencetisdall9850]

This is a Great video, I Love how you can see your mistake and let us all learn !! Just what I was looking for ! Thanks !!

[@rokguitarstar]

I used your idea to build shelving for my daughter. I'll be building some shelving for my shop soon. Thanks!

[@Matt-xq6ow]

That shelving above the garage door is SWEET! Thanks for the vid!

[@patriot9455]

I am a retired long haul driver. building things is something I enjoy. I have a file called DIY in my subscription list. The more I watch, the more I learn. My wife wants to store a years worth of home canned and commercial canned foods, as well as dry goods. I did a quick figuring on it, we are looking at between 1000.00 and 1200.00, if the price of plywood and dimensional lumber stays consistent. I think it will be very much worth it.

[@jasonf9762]

That is an awesome and simple way to retake a garage! I will definitely be using these plans to do the same for myself!!

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks Jason, good luck on your garage!

[@danaonthemove7422]

Thank you for this video! Now I’m gonna have to do my garage.

[@charleswentzel5181]

Well done. I was able to DIY this without a helper after watching this video. I added 100sf of hanging storage space in my garage. Build took one very long 12 hour workday, but I got it done! So happy with the results.

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice work!

[@someoldguy383]

The most amazing thing in this whole video is that you apparently have a stud finder that actually finds studs. I've tried multiple brands and never found one yet that worked at all.

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

A great way to add storage to any garage or other storage shed! They would be great to store Christmas Decorations! Yep, it's that time of year...lol.

[@craftedworkshop]

Yup, about to pull down our Christmas decorations from these shelves!

[@Britishnate]

Thanks for all the info on this. Just built my own in my garage and they are awesome!

[@chriswilson7199]

What sketch app do you use?

[@MatthewWebb62024]

Johnny, thanks for the free plan download. I am going to use this in my garage.

[@craftedworkshop]

Glad the plans are going to be useful for you!

[@vandelindec]

Used your template for a garage hanging shelves build. Guys at home improvement store said you can’t do it without floor support. I appreciate your help so much! Wish I could post a few pics for you!

[@roland888222]

What template did you use? I can’t find it anymore. Thanks Roland.

[@bikerob1231]

Thank you so much. I did this project over my garage door. Other than having to extend the ceiling 2x2 out 2 inches to catch the stud. It is sturdy and holds lots of stuff. Great video and plans.

[@briansobb19]

Whoa, a crazy random Singletrack Sampler cameo as I peruse videos for home projects!

[@MonkeyNAround]

Excellent project. A great idea for saving space.

[@chrisjohnson6482]

Screws have really poor shear strength (i.e. if you turn them horizontal and then apply vertical weight to them they will want to snap) so it's great that you added glue later or I would really fear for the contents of the shelf. Great use of space! I really love high up shelves that use otherwise-wasted space like this

[@talentous718]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video definitely gave it a thumbs up and I am a new sub!

[@ARSENALS-cn8mv]

WOW ...U MADE DIS SO EASY FOR ME...THANX BRO U DONE GUD JOB...U DESERVE MORE LIKES.👍

[@chriscutress1702]

I just found this today and actually did something similar over 4 years ago with four foot by four foot by four foot bays allowing me to store 3 stacked bins as well as corner storage for Christmas lights, trees ornaments and decorations above vehicles. Major storage as I was moving from a 5600 sq ft home into a 3000 sq ft home. Lots of labelled and stored containers in the bins above the parking area of the garage. 12 foot ceilings reduced to approx 8 foot below the storage area as well as along both sides of the walls for 18 inch shelving. When completed I used about twice the wood supplies as you did and ended up with twice the storage. Every section reinforced and attached directly to support beams in the walls and ceiling of the garage. If there is ever an earthquake I want to be in the garage below the shelving. It will be the safest location in the whole house and nowhere near any windows or glass.

[@nmnate]

Perfect timing for this video. Looks like a good winter project. I'll tackle this along one side of our garage to start and then probably along the garage door side afterward. Will probably swap in some 2x4s, but I definitely like the simplicity of the design (it works really nicely for 10' ceilings). Might throw on some stain (or just paint) to dress it up a notch!

[@craftedworkshop]

For sure, tons of room for customization! Could easily paint to match your walls for a more seamless look. Have fun!

[@lylejt]

@@craftedworkshop Do you see any issues with building triangle supports out of 2x4’s to attach to the sides of the shell of or for under the shelf instead of attaching to the ceiling? Will the triangle supports hold as much weight vs they way you built the shelves in the video?

[@ruben85374]

I need this. Gonna start getting the tools needed for this project.

[@ireneacosta2397]

I love it!! My Husband and I are going to tackle them next week and I was wondering if you could specify which brand and type of screws did you use to attach the 2x2s to the wall. Thanks a lot for sharing!!!

[@m444ss]

this is great. i'm also gonna use it in an unfinished storage room in my basement.

[@Gino_567]

Great vid. But those ceiling joists aren't designed to take a heavy loads if you intend to use them for storage. Keep that in mind when you have trusses above and you're screwing into the bottom chords.

[@jacob187tejeda]

Physics and load strengths are for nerds.....🤣

[@johnlivingston9217]

Very nice! Looking to add more storage space in my garage too.

[@electricalron]

Terrific! I knew the clearance was going to be the problem before I got to it in the video. Great looking storage my man!

[@craftedworkshop]

Still kicking myself for that mistake! I've gotten some smaller storage bins for the second layer, as these larger tubs can be way too heavy depending on what you're putting in them.

[@chadsteele1]

Very good always looking for ideas to organize our space. Cheers

[@LangChengCycling]

Thanks, I followed your video and built similar shelves for my garage.

[@fabianportilla7567]

It's a nice design. I am going to borrow a bit from this. The only recommendation I have is either to use 3-1/2" screws or make sure you sink your screws into the wall/ceiling mounted 2x2's. When you consider 1-1/2" of 2x2 + 1/2" of drywall, a 3" screw only has max 1" of hold. Especially if this is going to be weight-bearing, 1-1/2" is significantly better. Of course, pre-drilling is very important, too.

[@davidwisejr]

Gonna rewatch this many times as I build my own shelves.

[@ShabbirHussain-dm5lt]

Will be doing this soon with a little more brackets for extra support. Cheers mate.

[@TranTheClever]

I just built and put these up, they're amazing. Thank you for t he upload! Going to tackle the floating entertainment console next! 1:42

[@salsafishnet]

I would love to see it all painted like the wall!

[@wildkeyboy]

Wow. Great ideas!! Thank you

[@mac150]

Awesome project and great design!

[@DebOfAvondale]

My husband and I just spent today building this. It was pretty easy EXCEPT... out ceiling joists run the opposite way so we couldnt use studs. It was a CHORE to figure out how to support the beam. Plus... my ceiling is 12 feet high and my husband while being the taller of us is only 5'7. Sooo... Putting up the ceiling beams was really tough. Took several hours and a LOT of cussing. In the end we are thrilled with the results. If anyone is wondering if the plans adjust for the goof in measuring and allows for the bins with the top beam... they DO. We bought the exact same bins and it couldnt be more perfect. I wish I could include a picture. I plan to post a video on my page this week showing us do this build. Thanks for the plans and the video!

[@chenopup]

Hi Deb - I've got an 11' ceiling and considering this same plan. How high off the ground is your shelf? (or how low from the ceiling?)

[@EEVOL]

Thank you, I am using your build for my garage.

[@richardharris7934]

you give me hope and thanks.

[@adamkreuz9068]

Holy crap your garage is tall! This would probably still work in mine though, gonna give it a try. Oh and I love those Craftsman Versatrack, got the rails then ran out and bought the cabinets.

[@wax-ecstatic]

Ended up doing this yesterday evening. Thanks for the inspiration. I added some 2x4's to brace the bottom, and I see that you did as well on your longer shelf. It's not in the PDF tho, don't know if you forgot to add it. What are those workbench tops called? I've seen them before. The ones with the cutouts on the side. Is it just so stuff doesn't slide out and fall?

[@patricktrujillo8421]

Awesome! I am definitely using this design

[@faithfulgiant_8468]

It looks great man. Subscribed!!! 😁👍

[@jackwilson1324]

Thank you for the free plans!!!

[@MichaelGalletly]

I'll be building this in my garage. I've got these insanely high ceilings in my garage that I can take advantage.

[@craftedworkshop]

Yup, that's how ours was. 10 foot ceilings made this the perfect project.

[@colbymaulden7357]

The timing of this video is perfect

[@craftedworkshop]

Glad to hear it!

[@FabriKzeiraDIY]

It's perfect to me. This way I don't lose space in ground thanks

[@user-my5nr3il3q]

Sweet, now put doors on each opening and paint it all to match the garage! Sick project, looks like I have a project ahead of me.

[@Dutchshedwoodshop]

I made exact the same storage a few weeks ago for my workshop. Great video 👍🔥

[@craftedworkshop]

Nice, thanks!

[@handymanhoney-do6881]

And before the sawdust settles my wife is off to Target because now there’s storage for seasonal throw pillows, cases of pumpkin spice candles, motivational quote decor.

[@nhowards2]

I like that this video/ project use tools most diy hobbyist have. A video series of projects with tools that are more accessible for diy would be interesting to watch. Just a suggestion as someone with limited tools to use for projects, love the videos and inspiration to start my own projects.

[@craftedworkshop]

Thanks, definitely something I’ve been considering!

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

Vertical pieces of plywood perpendicular to the shelf running from the shelf to the ceiling (and attached to the wall) will strengthen the shelves tremendously. It will also transfer more of the load to the walls, off of the joists/trusses.

[@jeremyspecce]

do you mean, like on the sides, or the back? or like at each vertical support?

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

@@jeremyspecce On the sides at a minimum. At every other stud for heavier stuff.

[@michaelpuff7612]

Thank you, very well done instruction

[@Some1OnentheWorld]

Awesome thats exactly wanted to use my garage storage and under it I will have my Home Office