DIY Overhead Garage Storage for $100, easy weekend project

[@Austden]

I hope you never have to replace your garage door track - that would be a pain with how you framed around it.

[@brianmi40]

TIP: Impact driver with nut driver hex socket... turns those u-bolt clamps up in seconds.

[@aaronknowsdiy2220]

Thanks! Good tip.

[@gerrymcintosh4477]

I liked the video, great job.

[@aaronknowsdiy2220]

Thanks!

[@rowdyroddy9112]

Seems like a ton of weight to be distributed along just one joist left to right as you face the door esp if that joist is a truss piece. I wanted to do it like this initially but it’s def a stressor. I opted to go along the sides of the garage so as to even out the weight amongst four joists. Hope it worked out dude.

[@aaronknowsdiy2220]

Yes sir, it works just fine. My joists are 2 by 10s, no weight issues at all. I actually do chin ups on the fully loaded shelf, which adds an extra 200bls.

[@rowdyroddy9112]

@@aaronknowsdiy2220 2x10 in the garage? Well made. Mine are 2x4.

[@MAGAMAN]

@@aaronknowsdiy2220 You think it's fine. Come back in 5 years when your roof starts sagging. The area above your garage isn't designed to support a lot of weight.

[@aaronknowsdiy2220]

Hey thanks for the info. I appreciate your advice. Have a great day!

[@Casmige]

The middle drop down supporting member I get but the two sides? Why didn’t you just tie in to the wall studs or ceiling to wall (corner) trusse/joist?. Would that not make the installed Loft-Shelf less obstructive?.

[@aaronknowsdiy2220]

You are correct that I have 1 foot unused on both sides. I have an 18ft wide garage and I'm using 16ft, the width of the two full pieces of plywood, it kept I simple. Good idea, however.

[@MrSfdude]

Turnbuckles would have been easier to work with than the cable.

[@aaronknowsdiy2220]

You're right, I should look into them next time.

[@theinquiringengineer]

How did you attach the down members to the joists without making additional holes to get to the screws?

[@aarondrossart6026]

@@aaronknowsdiy2220 Let me get this straight..... you put several huge holes in your drywall instead of putting a couple screw holes in your drywall?

[@AP-nb6og]

@@aarondrossart6026 enjoyed the video but I missed this also. I'm new to wood-working and I haven't seen anyone else cutting holes to access the ceiling joists. I like the idea but I'm unsure of how I would secure the down-member to the joist. Are you using Kreg pocket holes to do so? thanks!

[@aaronknowsdiy2220]

From the attic..the down members insert up into the attic about 8" and are attached with 5 screws each.

[@aaronknowsdiy2220]

Correct, I wanted to use about 5 screws each to securely attach the down member to the joist directly, not a butt joint through the drywall.

[@aaronknowsdiy2220]

Correct, I wanted to use about 5 screws each to securely attach the down member to the joist directly, not a butt joint through the drywall.

[@derichsimpson4898]

Looks sketch