DIY Garage Overhead Storage

[@jjmcguire7798]

Great idea Jeff. My Wife checked out the video and now guess who has a day project! Only one draw back, first I have to finish dry walling the garage!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Oops, sorry JJ McGuire for giving you more work!!!!

[@hoanghungcuong6343]

YES! YES YES YES! Perfect video. Give this guy his own TV SHOW. 2:55

[@leonusw573]

Super simple and effective idea, love it

[@a1930ford]

Just an idea, but if you paint a square on the bottom of each storage bin with chalkboard paint, you can then label the contents at the bottom so it shows when you look up at the storage bin from the garage floor. That would make it easy enough to remember what is in each bin so you don't have to pull them down to search through them. Also, if you decide to remove the contents and store something else inside, then it is easy to erase the chalk and rewrite the content list.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+a1930ford great idea, thanks for shaaring!!

[@kkilling100]

Not many paints stick to polypropylene bins like that. I don’t recommend painting them.

[@treytrey6011]

I am so impressed that you didn't record the saw at full volume. 99.9% of DIY KZbin Videos will put that mic directly next to the saw/chainsaw/grinder etc and give me a full recording of 10,000 decibels for about 5 minutes. Somehow you imagined we didn't need the full 10,000 db/5 min to get your point. I am truly amazed. You are an unparalleled genius. Maybe you could make a short recording of the "cutting portion" of your video. Then post a link to all the other "Make-You-Go-Deaf" enthusiasts. The probably won't get the point, but your genius deserves to be shared.

[@dlroto]

You also need to take into account that sometimes storage bins lose their shape when loaded up with heavy weight, so you need to make sure that they fit when loaded up

[@rob8133]

This is a great idea. I did this in my garage above where the door opens, turning wasted space into storage. Because of the way my trusses run and because of the location of the door springs I had to try to line the front of the wooden supports up without butting the back up to the wall, while using the spacer while on a ladder while holding a drill and screws....... I suppose I could have put a 2x4 across the trusses to line up the fronts but I used a deadman (search for Drywall deadman) instead. It was extremely helpful when securing to the ceiling. If built out of plywood and 2 x 4s, this is pretty solid. Build it properly and add good quality totes and it's not falling down. My trusses are 24 inch on center and these are solid with just 4 bolts in each. Thanks for the video.

[@jbbartkowiak]

love the overhead garage storage solutions. but this! looks super economical and easy enough. great solution, great tutorial Jeff.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

thanks jb bartkowiak , now I can hide my baseball card collection in safe place!! Along with all my DIY stuff, LOL.

[@victorgarza6195]

Pre drill you'll be surprised how much easier and better your projects come out

[@wildexplore]

Thanks for the video. I made a pair of rails for my storage based on your design. My only add was I painted them the same color as the walls and ceiling to blend in.

[@socratesvela8285]

it is definitely a good idea and should compliment (not replace, as some folks commenting think it should) any storage management process. Thanks. Can you please take a wide angle picture of your final project, with your car inside.

[@agaragar21]

Wow , thats Dicey !!!

[@lewandlo]

Very inexpensive. All your using is less than one sheet of plywood. Very good idea. Thanks from Canada

[@jimbrown2636]

Jeff, you don't need clear totes. You need to make a Word document or Excel spreadsheet and make sure you update the contents list as needed. Label each tote with a number or letter that corresponds to the inventory list. Maybe you could post a dry erase board instead of the print out. Also try not to pack rat things that will never truly get used and store infrequently used items. This concept would work well with storing garden hoses during winter.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Jim Brown - I completely agree with you. I put painter's tape on the totes and labeled them. Simple enough for me but I like your excel idea.

[@corbinslaymaker3346]

this guy is the coolest lmaooo

[@elthabbydhillon243]

Great and easy idea, thanks very much !

[@raykilmer6357]

Well Jeff this is a great idea. There are a couple of drawbacks to these but they are minimal. One, if you don't have a finished garage interior you have to get a little creative in slider placement. Two, if you get the cheaper bins they have a tendency to flex when they entertain certain weight limits and could fall out of the slider rail when you least expect it. Like I said minimal drawbacks to an excellent idea. Great video Jeff!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks so much Ray Kilmer - so far the bins I used are holding up. I got them at Lowe's in the storage aisle. I agree with you on your ideas. Overall I do like the concept and have been super pleased with it.

[@cbillings6]

It wouldnt be hard to add safety straps to this design. You can slide in the first bin, secure it with the safety strap, slide in the next bin and attach its safety strap. Easy peasy.

[@kokigami5492]

Yup, definitely doing this

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+KoKi GAmI sweet, keep me posted

[@colinj858]

I did this, but used a 2X3 instead of the 2x4, got rid of the plywood and used longer lag bolts I think 5/16 x 6. Saves significant effort not to mention cheaper and pulls the bins up an inch higher.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Awesome job colinj858 - thanks for sharing your modifications. Any tips that help make this an easier project are great tips :)

[@JoseMeza-qn7yn]

This is an excellent idea and a fun project, I did this on October 2014 and it works and looks wonderful, all my guests love them. I painted the wood parts black and they look nice, make sure to follow your measures to the millimeter, I had a problem where one of the gaps for the totes was too wide and it wouldn't hold the tote(s), it wasn't difficult to fix but I'd have preferred not to deal with that.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Jose Meza thanks for your feedback, awesome tip on painting the wood :D

[@07Knightfall]

Pronounced "mesure" the A is silent in measure. Awesome idea! I am going to do this in my garage.

[@aahaahaah]

Love the idea, and was thinking of implementing in my garage, but started to worry about - what if the totes sag and flex a little? Their dimensions might narrow, and the totes could fall on someone. But your idea looked so darn good! I think that I will use it, but with the totes bolted to 2 U-shaped carriages that slide in the track system. This would also allow for slight variations in the totes used, as long as they are close enough in size to bolt into the U-shaped carriages. Might come in handy if you find the clear totes to switch over to, you wouldn't have to re-do the tracks you've already made.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I think you'll like the system aahaahaah - if you find clear totes that are sturdy let me know. It seems like clear totes lack the strength of colored ones. So I just label the totes with tape. But keep me posted.

[@davidcrawford6505]

Jeff Patterson Here are some clear totes that are pretty strong. I use them for storing my smaller tools. I currently have them stacked 4 high in my storage unit. They have not collapsed or defromed in any way. www.walmart.com/ip/Sterilite-27-Gallon-Stacker-Storage-Bins-Clear-Nickel-Set-of-4/17164525

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks David, that's awesome. Really appreciate you taking the time to find the links :D

[@johnnyrailroad6921]

Great idea. Nice video to explain how to make it,

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Roger Brown - I still love this storage method. Great for all my stuff that's seasonal

[@lesgill8490]

fantastic idea and video thank you.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Les Gill thanks, hope it helped you

[@johnd3301]

cool simple project. I'm going to do this in my garage.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Keep me posted

[@microbiologykid7990]

Cool idea but I had an an idea that would make it better. Use transparent totes so you can exactly which tote your stuff is in making it easier to retrieve later. I would need a system to hold like 20 totes!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I need about 20 totes too Microbiologykid. I thought of using the clear totes but they aren't as sturdy. If you're storing really light stuff then they'd be a great option. Unfortunately in my case the stuff in the totes is heavy :(

[@GilFeliciano]

This great idea and your unpretentiousness sold me. Thanks Jeff. I'm subbed.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Gil Feliciano - glad you subbed and like the video. Hope you're having a great day buddy.

[@actionjksn]

If the home has trusses instead of conventional framed rafters, then they will usually be spaced at 24 inches on center instead of 16 inch centers. Still a good tutorial and I may try this system on my garage.

[@wvjmat1]

A friend is moving to Florida and said she only had the garage for storage. I was looking at ceiling storage, but this is better and cheaper. But, I'd suggest clear bins, so you could have an idea of what's inside.

[@vikings844]

wvjmat1 Buy whatever totes you want dummy

[@johnwayne410]

That is rad

[@SRJones-ss5sh]

Depends upon the age & construction of your house. Older homes may have 24" vertical studs (or otherwise) & also non-standard joists. ALWAYS use your stud finder to mark EVERY joist. Any else...it's your pain.

[@SRJones-ss5sh]

FTR, I'm NOT cr@ppin' on this video - it's a great idea - just remember that if you take shortcuts, sometimes, you only cut your own arteries.

[@timjameson1385]

Everyone questions the longevity of hanging the totes like this, it has been more than 8 years, how did the totes hold up? Did this design work for the long term?

[@--RSL--]

Are there any plans using metal tracks?

[@willconwell]

Woo hoo!

[@AlCatrraz]

Home Repair Tutor What is the weight that you get in each bin? As a few already alerted to this issue that bothered me from the outset... This is a great solution - I may use it, but need to have an idea of the weight.. THANKS!

[@Lisa76015]

Great job

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks so much Lisa76015 :D

[@tomburton6249]

Great job on the video. Just subscribed to your channel. Thanks Jeff.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Tom Burton - glad you liked it and hope it helps :)

[@Warndog9]

Seems like a pretty cool idea overall. But I think there's just far too many potential fail points to be hanging giant buckets of crap over my head, or worse, over my vehicle. Especially here in California.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+Warndog well these are still in great shape after a few years and no failures. Plus they're flush against a wall and not over our car 👍

[@codywalls409]

What does California have to do with it?

[@tricyclezero8908]

@Cody Walls earthquakes

[@redhotsweetpotatoe]

Great idea! I just need to figure out how I'll be putting these up without interfering with the garage opener... where's there's a will there's a way though..lol. Small suggestion... Put labels on the bottom of the storage buckets so you can tell at a glance which is baseball cards, christmas lights, etc...

[@HomeRepairTutor]

thanks redhotsweetpotatoe for the suggestion. That's a good one since I just through all my stuff in the totes to quickly clean up the garage. If you can get the measurements right, putting the totes right above the garage door would be perfect. I'm betting you can do it!!!

[@makeitcool]

+Jeff Patterson A two by two and the bottom plywood would work and just drill through everything and lag bolt to ceiling. I read a few comments and have to shake my head. Don't overload, find someone strong to lift into place, take a pic of contents and make a file on computer.or take a pic and print out and tape to bottom. One concern I would have is in the heat of summer the plastic could soften, you need to find hard plastic totes.If you're handy you could build wooden ones. If your old, sell the house to a young family, get rid of all your crap and move to Florida LOL

[@gregoryh.7815]

good job - thanks for editing!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Gregory H.

[@bdbrolly]

cool idea, just dont put more than about 15 pounds worth of , whatever in there. Otherwise its going to rip the lip off the toat. As you said the wood can handle 160 pounds. the plastic lip of a toat cannot handle anywhere near that.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+bdbrolly yep, agree. Anything more than 20-25lbs might be too much

[@EZRShelving]

A great idea, perhaps some labels fixed to the bottom would save you pulling them down every time you need to find something.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

EZR Shelving totally agree, great idea :D

[@243jpeters]

I have these totes. How have they held up?

[@MichelMawon4982]

Thank you!!!

[@VarnishSpar]

Now just label the totes so you remember what is in each one.

[@I-LOVE-EARTH]

Do you have a link to a good chiropractor? :-)

[@B.Miranda94]

Great video! I couldn't help but notice the way you say measure. Anyways I just subbed to your channel!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Bryan Miranda for subscribing. I'll have to listen to the video again and see if my Pittsburghese comes out. Haha.

[@jaasonbee]

Mayzure

[@TranTheClever]

Nice video. You said you'd like to Jay Bates video in the description. I don't see it. 5:53

[@nzedc818]

great tutorial mate=)

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks nzed C - glad you liked it. Hope it helps ;)

[@nzedc818]

cant wait to watch more of your tutorial vids

[@HomeRepairTutor]

You're in luck, I just posted another right now nzed C - haha. Thanks again for watching. Hope it's sunny where you are.

[@MoTown44240]

The Family Handyman article intalled the storage rails in the space above the opened garage door. You didn't indicate that in your video, but then a person could mount these rails any where on the garage ceiling.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

You're right Terry Morris - I didn't have room above my garage doors to do the same thing. That would require ceilings higher than 8 feet :) But if you can install totes above the doors that's the way to go for sure.

[@victorgarza6195]

Clamp straight edge to board to cut it

[@mellissazawadzke6795]

How would I do this if my garage is metal

[@jpendy1]

you sure do a lot of maysuring.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

jpendy1 lol, I sure do :D

[@icarrrv]

Measure twice. Cut once. Better than a guy screwing up all your wood.

[@christianjc3]

Omg I'm glad it was noted. Cringed every time I heard it. Icarr your an idiot

[@jonasf7953]

Chris Christensen If you’ve been in a woodworking trade you know it’s better to be safe than sorry. Nothing wrong with measuring twice, just not okay to do it all the time.

[@ram-ham]

Use longer lag screws and go all the way through the plywood/2x4/plywood/rafter or truss. Your design makes the smaller screws holding the carrier together the weak point, if you went all the way through the larger diameter (stronger) lag screws become the weak point.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

David Hamilton thanks for your suggestions :D

[@OIFEagle]

Some clear plastic totes might make it easier to see the contents.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks ***** - I'm on the look out for some sturdy clear totes. If you find any please let me know

[@efilnikufecin2004]

The lag bolts into the ceiling of the garage are pointless overkill. The board that is bolted will stay bolted to the ceiling while the 2X4 will come off of it if there is too much weight. This is a good idea overall, I just think the whole thing should use larger hardware for more weight capacity, or stick with screws and lower weight.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

efilnikufecin2004 I hear ya, although I wouldn't fill the totes with more than 20 or 30 lbs. It's just too awkward for most people to hoist above their heads.

[@zone4garlicfarm]

+Jeff Patterson I wouldn't even put that much weight in them. I don't trust the lip on the totes with more than about 15 pounds. You could strengthen them by adding a brace across the top similar to a thwart on a canoe.

[@kirknelson3020]

Anybody tell you that you look like Travis pastrana? Good video

[@abhinavsixfaces]

I see no problem with this as long as the Tote Material is strong enough. Most plastics creep. That means they deform under tension over time, metals don't do this.

[@astrialindah2773]

Really good instructions!! I'd usse clear totes tho---NOT a fan of things you can't see into......I tend to forget things that are 'outa sight, outa mind'.............

[@vikings844]

astrialinda H then use clear totes dummy! The idea of the video was how to store the totes not what kind of tote to buy! Duh

[@tommyguns6178]

As seen in other comments I also have to give my props to Hyezmar. If you have the skills or want to learn easily, you might want to look him up on google.

[@FYH1200]

v

[@RobbyWorld1]

Now if the totes were clear so you could see through them you'd really have something!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I agree RobbyWorld1 - we need to find some sturdy clear totes. If you find some please let me know :D

[@vikings844]

RobbyWorld1 You can use whatever totes toy want dummy

[@andier5669]

I couldn't tell if you had the lids on your bins. I hope so because my garage is dusty.

[@vikings844]

An Dier You hope he had lids on his totes because 'your' garage is Dusty! Man are you a flake

[@newmanfertig886]

I did something like this. The problem is if the boxes aren't labeled (especially if the boxes are not see through) you end up with a bunch of stuff in a box that is out of reach and out of mind, and it just stays in the boxes. I think the idea is cool, and I like the video, but honestly, if you don't need something, just throw it away. I have a friend that throws out everything he doesn't touch in a year. No clutter. The dude was fanatical. If he got a new shirt, he discard an older one. Anyway, it's all about getting rid of stuff. Putting it away in a neat storage system misses the point if you never go back and open up those boxes...hmmm, what's in here? LOL.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Lol, I hear ya Newman Fertig - I'm actually like your friend. Every time I buy a new shirt my motto is to give away one. If does help with keeping a cleaner space. In this case, I have a ton of tools and supplies that I need for rental property repairs. So the extra storage comes in handy. I added labels to the boxes with blue painter's tape. Which helps, but you're right about the "hmmm, where the heck did I put that" issue, haha.

[@vikings844]

Newman Fertig Its really meant for stuff you use occasionally light Christmas light dummy.

[@TrailerParkUni]

Jason Biggs and Bill Hader rolled into one.

[@-bdl2696]

Next step, make your own heavy duty bins to fit, so you can have some heavy stuff loaded!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+BMAD I'm thinking wood, something made from 2x4 or 2x6

[@markw3598]

Why would you want to add MORE weight overhead!?!?

[@1SCme]

*WAY too much trust in the totes* under a decent load they will deform over time. *Not easy to replace or expand* tote design will probably be discontinued over time. *Really only for long term storage* to access a tote in the back, front has to be removed. *Not a lot less materials* 1sheet of plywood and 4 2x4 = shelf with 3x the storage.

[@chriskling]

1) They are lag SCREWS you fastened them to the ceiling with - not lag BOLTS (bolts need nuts) 2) What size lag SCREWS did you use? 3) a flat washer on the lag screw would probably be a good idea too.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Sorry Chris Kling - you're right, they are lag screws. The lag screws are 4 inches and I did use washers, although it's hard to see in the video. I actually just went out into my garage to check and sure enough the washers are on each screw. Hope this helps.

[@chriskling]

Not a problem Jeff. I'm a 25 year veteran of working in a lumberyard/hardware store, so I catch these things. And there are plenty 25+ year veterans who don't know the difference STILL between a lag screw and a lag bolt. BTW #1: This is a great video. BTW #2 4" long - what diameter? 1/4"? 3/8"? 1/2"? :) Did I mention it's a great video? and you've probably inspired me to go ahead and make my own.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Chris Kling, I really appreciate your kind words. I think the lag screws were 3/8" in diameter. Let me know if you give this a shot and if you make some modifications that might work better. I'm all ears.

[@philipderoos8871]

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[@chriskling]

I bet you voted for Hillary!

[@levieyer347]

Keeping in mind that not all houses are on 16in centers. Some are on 24in centers. Just saying.

[@kevlar-ex1bh]

Might be ok if there was not a lot of weight in the tote

[@AEON.]

Damn - that's pretty legit - your enthusiasm in this video seems very fake or pushed too hard - trying too hard! Not being mean! Your newer videos show a lot more confidence and are like watching a friend show how to do things instead of a really cheap infomercial trying to sell me on whatever haha. So I think I might use that tote idea in the garage attic!!! So everything isn't stacked on top of eachother. I wish I could just get rid of the garage ceiling - but it's sheet-rocked!

[@HomeRepairTutor]

thanks and ya, the older videos are different than the newer ones. It takes a little bit of time to figure out one's style on camera. This tote idea is still a good one. It's holding up very well in our garage and I use it. The attic would be another good place. Although I'd probably make it free standing and not attach it to the framing.

[@AEON.]

If I had the $ - I'd have conveyor belt like at an airport - and just fill it with totes - stand in one spot and wait for the spiral of totes from that attic to the walls all the way to ground level to go by - Now that would be better than any shelf! LOL I wouldn't have to break my back lifting anything over my head haha!

[@vikings844]

Nicholas Brown dumb!

[@MrHeepspo]

Make sure you may-jure the tem-playt

[@ceilingsam1011]

Check out our Tote Slide!

[@iliketobuildstuff7013]

not saying its a bad thing but wow you really went to town with all the safety gear for just using a circular saw imagine what you would wear if you tried welding.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Well, you have to understand iliketobuildstuff that this is a video for beginners. So, keeping everyone safe is a high priority.

[@rjclark730]

OMG the way he pronounces Measure is driving me crazy lol.

[@I_discovered_civilization]

rjclark730 another random bitching about something benign, get over it. Americans act so stupid always whining to everyone about what annoys them in their spoiled entitled existence. Sincerely, A disabled vet. 🇺🇸

[@peggyt1243]

Good idea for things that you absolutely must keep but never use. The bins are not readily accessible without a ladder. I have bins in my garage but they are all on shelves mounted on the walls.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks peggyt1243 - I actually do use the bins a lot. They're only a few feet above my head and pretty accessible. I love this setup for holiday stuff :)

[@terrancecordova7953]

this is a good idea only....you make me wanna take your lunch money and give you a atomic wedgie NERD!!! haha im jp good job dude!

[@c.brionkidder9232]

watching a super cute guy do DIY, life is good!

[@ginnieflores5043]

creepy

[@phoenixerrlybird3634]

S'bit gaaay yeah?!

[@R3DN3CKT3CH]

ummmm kina hard for the older person if they cant lift the containers

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Yah, we keep the containers light

[@vikings844]

R3DN3CK GAMING Not his problem,

[@mschoewe]

I do this professionally and I can tell you there are only two totes that should be used for this due to quality of plastic and design of the tote itself. If you want to know which ones they are let me know...

[@vikings844]

Keep Space Which brand?

[@chrisbauer1358]

which ones do you recommend?

[@AdamB5000]

It would have taken you less time to type the brands instead of the last sentence you typed. Wtf would anyone do that?

[@discguyjoe]

An impact driver shouldn't be used to drill anything. A regular drill should be used for drilling purposes

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I understand where you're coming from discguyjoe and do tend to use my regular drill for drilling. But the impact driver is still nice to have for quick drilling. I suppose it's good to know when and when not to use an impact driver. Impact drivers can snap drill bits or bend them pretty easily if the material being drilled is too hard. So drilling steel or hardwood is best done with normal drills with the right bits :D

[@KyleSisco]

Jeff Patterson Impact is fine. nly bust out my drill when the bit won't fit on an impact. Impact does it all

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Kyle Sisco - yah, impact drivers are awesome. It would be cool though if in the future they made an impact that would toggle back and forth between impact and drilling, kinda like on a hammer drill.

[@discguyjoe]

Jeff Patterson I should have worded my comment differently. There are drill bits that work well and are designed for impacts but there are some drill bits that won't work with an impact and will snap with the force the impact put on them and should only be used in regular drills. Sorry for the pour word choice I agree with you all.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

No problem discguyjoe - and you're right about the power of impact drivers. They will torque so much on normal bits that the bit will bend. So getting drill bits specifically for impact drivers is a smart move :D

[@teamgriffingaming3811]

Seem's like someone said garage door

[@kringles65]

Too difficult to use on a high garage ceiling. Heat could effect the weight capacity of the storage unit. Looks potentially dangerous idea.

[@VegasJPH]

Sure... because ceiling loads on joists/trusses ALWAYS include everything you're going to pack away and hang from them... /sarcasm

[@HomeRepairTutor]

MrPittsburghJ hmmm, I get your sarcasm. But the bins are way lighter than a standard garage door which can be several hundred pounds. Keep in mind that a garage door when in the up position is bearing down on joists. The bins themselves probably can't handle anything more than 30 pounds. And I wouldn't want them to be any heavier than that. So I'm not concerned about 4 bins with Christmas lights in them.

[@VegasJPH]

Jeff Patterson LoL - I get ya.... but some people see 30lb bins & that turns into 150lb + custom boxes! I laugh when some homeowners build custom storage racks to get tools and such off the ground. Yes, tools, power tools, heavy things. Then they wonder why their ceiling drywall is cracking and blame the trusses for failing. ;)

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Oh yah, I wouldn't even think of storing my power tools in these bins. Not a good idea to drop a circular saw on the head, haha. This is for light duty stuff only. Thanks MrPittsburghJ - btw, GO STEELERS.

[@kokigami5492]

Who disliked this video? Someone has a real issue with DIY storage!

[@2009katieanne]

+KoKi GAmI, you made me laugh out load. literally. thanks!

[@2009katieanne]

+KoKi GAmI , Tough Crowd....

[@bobalooo88]

+KoKi GAmI Maybe the people who can't stand him saying MAYsure.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+Bobby Wahler what can I say, I MAYsure vs measure creates a lot of controversy and tension on KZbin

[@2009katieanne]

lol..............

[@thomasralfenson2684]

It's good to see Woodglut have new instructions to save my money and energy to build it.

[@updownaround1522]

Maysher

[@0ptimismPrime]

This was really cool and informative, BUT.... the way you pronounced it "may-sure" instead of "meh-sure" nearly drove me crazy.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Sorry Optilasgar - I blame that on my Pittsburghese, although I'm getting better with time :D

[@simonflr]

This is a terrible idea IMO. Dangerous, Inconvenient...

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+I'm Simon they've been working fine for years, I'm not saying you should put super heavy items in them. But the setup is perfect for holiday lights, clothes, etc

[@johnnymendoza6447]

too much trust in the totes

[@ThePolaroid669]

Very gorgeous! Pity you're married. :-(

[@c6corvettepatrick]

yeah how in the hell would you know what is in the boxes

[@darcydasilva3613]

Well, you could write the contents of the box on the bottom with a sharpie

[@tmac2151]

Too much work

[@pgtips4240]

It's not as good an idea as it first seems. For one, you can't see whats in what bucket and later on searching through them would mean taking them all down. Also you need to remove the outside one to get to the inner one and to me this is a pain.

[@pfgump5342]

Seriously? As much of a pain as moving them all over the garage every time you need something on the other side?? A couple extra seconds in the thought process and you might come up with the idea of writing on the bottom of the tote with a Sharpie. "Extension cords" "Christmas Decorations" ....just a couple examples.

[@pgtips4240]

For long term storage it might be practical but im quite lazy and if something is awkward to get my hands on I tend to procrastinate.

[@justingardner4555]

That works great until the lids fail.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+Justin Gardner well the kids don't support the bins though, the side or lip of the actual bin does

[@rondeloach490]

Too heavy to lift. Bad idea

[@HomeRepairTutor]

I can understand your thoughts Ron DeLoach - I only put very light items in the totes. For example, holiday lights or plumbing supplies (plastic PVC pipes). It's an option :D

[@Kitchguy]

Why flat out say bad idea as if the whole concept is bad. There are good practical uses for it if you put thought into it.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks Kitchguy :D

[@rondeloach490]

Ok, relax. I guess anything lightweight works with your plan. Nothing in my garage is light weight so it wouldn't work for me. Good luck and I hope it is a great success.

[@vikings844]

Ron DeLoach Don't but anything heavy in it then dummy! It was a good idea, it wasent meant to hold bricks

[@alexg0097]

Wtf is a penny nail?! I mean. I have heard of a six penny and an eight penny nail. Never just a penny nail. Smh, trying too hard man

[@getadragu540]

u de

[@juliehenrichson497]

This is not a reasonable idea for a single mom or for most women who do not have the type of strength that men seem to have in lifting heavy totes above the head. It seems like the majority of ideas are from a man's vantage point.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

Thanks for your feedback julie henrichson. I like using these totes for light items like holiday lights or wreaths. You can choose to make the totes as light or as heavy as you'd like. I'd personally opt for light items because of lingering back problems. This is still a good option for a lot of different items, even clothes :D

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[@grom7826]

Listening to you makes me cringe. Looking at what you built makes me cringe even more. Those cheap plastic bins will distort eventually if they have any weight in them. Wear a hard hat in your garage. But you look like you had fun making them AND the video so that's important ! Rule of thumb get an idea and design it on your own. I just went down the road where the grocery store went out of business, (death by Walmart), and purchased 8 chrome wire shelving units at auction. Wood is nice and you can always sell it of make a chicken coop out of it later. But the 2' X 6' chrome four shelf units at $40 each did the trick for me.

[@HomeRepairTutor]

+Grom the bins are still in great shape. It is important to have quality bins, especially if you're putting relatively heavy items in them

[@vikings844]

Grom weird how you explained why the grocery store went out of business like anybody gives a shit!