Efficient Garage Storage: DIY Storage Rack with Floating Bins!

Design your own efficient DIY organization system for your garage or storage space using only cheap lumber (2x4s and 2x2s) and no expensive plywood. This scalable storage rack can be adjusted to fit any area and wastes minimal space. With floating bins, you don't have to constantly stack/unstack to get to what you need. Get free plans (including how to scale the rack for your space) by liking this video, subscribing to my channel and posting a comment with how you would use this system. I'll send you a download link. Check out my other plans at www.dadodad.com. If you like this video please use the following affiliate links to purchase supplied needed - I may receive a small payment from Amazon at no extra cost to you.
Bins I Use:
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Disclaimer: Woodworking can be dangerous. I am not liable for any injuries, damage, or other consequences caused by your attempts to replicate this or a similar project.

[@aaronneufelder5445]

Love this idea. Really like that you can pull out totes for easy access and stacking. Looking forward to trying to replicate over the winter holiday.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks Aaron!

[@deanspader4933]

This looks perfect…how do I get the plans?

[@hoserboi]

Just got a new 16x10 shed installed and I need this before the wife starts cramming everything in there!

[@gfinn05]

I have been searching for shelves that would accommodate my bins. I love this idea thank you so much!!!

[@user-rt1re5qb7k]

I NEED this for my storage. With this video, I think I can do it myself! Can't wait to get to get the plans mentioned at the end of the video. Thanks so much!

[@SnowHarp]

Thank you for posting this video. I did not use your plans but I could see how you put yours together well enough. I used 2 X 3 rails for the supports instead of 2 x 2 but I now have a structure that accommodates 25 bins exactly like yours in our lower floor storage room. We loved the concept and now we are enjoying the convenience since we can access each bin without having to pull the others. Superb idea. Current lumber prices made this a $500+ Canadian dollars build but we think it was worth it.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks. It really is a game changer!

[@edvilleneuve3845]

This is a great plan! I would like to organize my wife’s holiday decoration area in the garage. Right now, we have several different sizes of boxes sitting free style against one wall. Very inefficient. This plan would maximize the space I have for the decorations she has!

[@DadoDad]

Be careful, you’ll start referring to holidays based on how many bins they fill!

[@Freonleon]

Lol I came here for this exact reason wife’s holiday shit 😂😂😅

[@Jenstm19]

We have a basement that has wasted space with entire floor littered with unorganized things. Would like measurements for 4x4 space to start!

[@Soldbyscurry]

I did what you said and still no plans to build it. Can you pls swnd me them

[@user-mp1jg7vo5f]

Love how clear you presented the concept. Looking to build this out for my kids toy and cloths storage.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@taylor34601]

This is what I'm wanting for our new garage, Storage is a MUST!

[@davidmcottrell]

This is great! I'd love the plans if possible. Definitely going to build this asap.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks David! I hope you do! Here's the plans: rb.gy/yselfn

[@JeffDavis-qf5ug]

I’m a basketball coach and trying to create a more efficient way to store my store my uniform bins. Love to have the plans.

[@ES-mq9ox]

Hey thanks DD, this is similar to what I have been thinking about doing for my storage solution in a new pickup truck canopy that I'm about to have installed. I will be building a narrow (24 in wide) camping bed with storage below it on the drivers side area, but I think that a rack like yours would work great on the opposite passenger side space. I would also top it off with a piece of plywood or melamine type material for use as a table top/shelf. Please let me know how I can get the plans.

[@DadoDad]

I did end up adding an old sheet of plywood to the top for storing smaller light stuff. Great minds think alike! Here are the plans: rb.gy/yselfn

[@jeffreyseeley2924]

When I get DD's plans, I post my results

[@jeniferjoseph5393]

I can't wait to do this in the garage. We have a ton of these bins that we picked up from costco when we were moving. This will really help us to get organized as we unpack and organize the house. Plus, we saved a ton of the leftover material from the build, so we have a lot of 2x4s on hand that we can utilize.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@karlnelsen7229]

love the design. just moved into new house. planning on one room being the "bin room" organization is the key. simple ,cheap.

[@DadoDad]

Agreed. Love my bin room

[@RitaK-qj4vs]

Can I get the free plans please

[@rochellereed1354]

I need to get my Halloween and Christmas decorations out of the attic because i am getting to old to climb in and out of the attic.

[@ciredfish]

I hear that. I’m in exactly the same boat.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@bassmasta930]

I would use this for all of our storage bins for decorations, kids clothes, memorabilia, etc.. love it!

[@DadoDad]

Great idea!!

[@johnmclaren7059]

Absolutely fantastic! This will make the wife so happy and make my life more organized when storing things thanks for the great video all I need now are the plans ! 🇨🇦👍

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@garethbaus5471]

You are somewhat dependant on bins that match a specific width being available long into the future, but this is definitely an efficient system at least in the short and medium term.

[@DadoDad]

You certainly want to design for all the bins in a column to be the same width but you could vary the width between different columns! I suppose if everyone discontinues manufacturing this very common bin you'd have to move the columns to accommodate a new size.

[@CaptainZG]

I guess the bins will last long time.... in my case, longer than myself for sure :). great idea !

[@BulldogMedia707]

@@DadoDad that's what I plan to do. I believe I have three different gallon sizes of totes I could accommodate on here. Just need to inventory them first and then it's a go. Thanks for the plans and great idea!!

[@Trenz0]

You've always got to pick a design constraint. To be fair to this choice, these specific bins have been around for over 10 years now. They're definitely super popular so that should help extend their shelf life (hehe)

[@crusherven]

​@@Trenz0true. This system is certainly orderly, but it looks like there's a lot of wasted space. Both what you can see, between bins, and inside each bin. I get the appeal, though

[@user-wu8fj4yk6u]

This is just what we need in our storage building. I decorate for the holidays and seasons and this would make getting it down and putting it up so much easier for my husband.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@kykdeb]

I love how this design as it doesn't require plywood. It will be a great way to organize the storage in my garage!

[@DadoDad]

That was the whole idea! Plywood is still crazy $$$. The plans are available for free at www.dadodad.com.

[@user-yg7bx1zp1b]

Fantastic solution for storage! I’m excited to build for shed storage, I use these type of bins to store camping, hiking, kayaking and backyard entertainment/games and just grab the appropriate bin and go at a moment’s notice but they are just stacked. This is the perfect way to store them in an organized fashion.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@user-ny7ou3hp9u]

Perfect plan to organize my garage. The strurdiness is a great plus!

[@DadoDad]

Thanks! The plans are now available for free at www.dadodad.com

[@credere0605]

This is exactly what we have been looking for! We have shelves that were built when we bought our house in our basement but we want something more efficient and that will hold more. Thanks!

[@DadoDad]

This should help! The plans are available for free at www.dadodad.com.

[@user-zk2ip6pr2v]

Innovative and efficient! I can use this to maximize the limited space in my garage. Thank you for posting!

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@joshsnyder3002]

I love this! My daughter has joined her high school tech theater class and wants a daddy-daughter project. This would be a perfect one for us!

[@DadoDad]

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[@Cowgirl-Packrat]

I love this idea. I live in a very small house and this would be a great build in my shed for organization. Plus, my back would love it no more stacking and restacking!

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@kfriend23]

I want to completely redo our basement storage. I needed something inexpensive but professional looking. I appreciate your easy explanation and the simplicity

[@DadoDad]

You are welcome! The plans are now available for free at dadodad.com.

[@DanielResetar-kr5xk]

Very cost effective and practical solution to better organize totes. Thanks for posting!! 👍

[@user-sn2hd4ev1k]

I have a perfect space in my garage that I've been going back and forth on how to use it. This will be a perfect solution. Thank you

[@DadoDad]

Thanks! The plans are now available for free at dadodad.com.

[@kennethorourke4725]

I will use this to reorganize our train wreck of a garage! Thank you and I look forward to seeing your plans!!!

[@DadoDad]

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[@justindavasher6480]

This concept will work so much better than the current shelves I have. Going to enjoy following your plans to build them.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks. The plans are available for free at www.dadodad.com.

[@janetbishop4946]

I can't wait to do this!! I have so many different storage bins and this set up will work perfectly! I keep all of my holiday decorations in my bins and it's difficult to pull them out. Your video made it seem pretty easy for me to do (hubby is laid up with a broken ankle).

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@anthonymccarthy7582]

This would be perfect for my garage or basement! So many kids toys and clothing scattered in bins everywhere! This will greatly help me save space.

[@DadoDad]

It will change your world! The plans are now available for free at dadodad.com.

[@lkim1275]

I love this idea. I keep a lot of garage stuff in containers but I’m constantly moving them around to get to what I need. Floating shelves would be so helpful.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@olgacuza1135]

Thank you, I love that design. I have so many of the exact storage bins and I have to constantly move them all to get to the top ones. I can’t wait to get this project started. I would love to get the plans. Thanks again for the video.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@temprnsalkhemi]

I used this solution for my bins, and it works great! Way better than fighting with pre-made shelves. Thank you so much for helping.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@MichaelConvery]

This is a great idea! I just recently purchased a new home with a wide open unfinished basement and I am going to need to organize my basement. Great video!

[@DadoDad]

Thanks! The rack can be the statement wall going forward. The plans are available at www.dadodad.com.

[@griff98199]

Cool build! We've had the same inefficient storage solution in our garage that was here when we moved in and it's time for something new!

[@DadoDad]

Thanks! The plans are now available for free at dadodad.com.

[@REVNUMANEWBERN]

Have looked at some ceiling setups but this appears to suit my needs better, THANKS for producing this

[@DadoDad]

You’re welcome Numa

[@robertcort8566]

Definitely like the simplicity of this, can't wait to reclaim my garage!

[@Harborsyl]

I definitely need to build this. The amount of space I could save would be great. Currently have metal shelves, but my storage bibs don't evenly fit. Plus, your way makes it so neat and tidy.... and consistent. Love it! I look forward to getting plans to build. Thanks!

[@DadoDad]

Yeah those 2.5 bin wide shelves are disappointing.

[@bonniedouglas2564]

I'm super excited to get and use these plans-it's brilliant not to have to move totes around to get to what you want! Thanks!!!

[@DadoDad]

Thanks! The plans are now available for free at dadodad.com.

[@louisdesrosiers6954]

The system would be a great addition to our garage storage capacity . Thank you

[@DadoDad]

Thanks! The plans are now available for free at dadodad.com.

[@dawnholter5615]

Love this - looks so neat instead of all those messy items on my current shelving unit. Hoping to make one.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@kevinmann4972]

I have been needing a system like this for a long time. Looks very efficient. Nice job.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@shanebishop9851]

I'm currently organizing the garage, I already have most of my stuff in the Costco totes and hoping to build your rack this weekend. This is definitely my storage solution...

[@DadoDad]

Sounds great! The plans are available at www.dadodad.com.

[@ch0rz0andegg5]

Super cool! Love the fact that you mixed the build with 2x4s and 2x2s! I just subbed and liked this video! need to build desperately for my garage!

[@user-ug2nk2dw9n]

Gonna do the same setup in my basement for storage. Thanks for the plans and the link for all the tools, very helpful.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@robertbragg9364]

I built the 2x4 shelves with the plywood, but I definitely plan on using this type of design in the future. Great job 👏🏽 👍🏽 👌🏽 🙌🏽 🎉

[@DadoDad]

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[@user-xw3wi9uq6l]

Great idea! I went out and purchased 36 bins today . I'm going to built the rack to hold 6 bins across and 6 high. This should organize most of my garage and leave room to work on more projects !! I would really love to get a copy of the plans also. Thank you

[@DadoDad]

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[@dennyofthepines1457]

This looks really great! It makes a really good storage system, which for me means it would make sense to make the shelving self standing rather than built in place so it can be moved and reused. A sheet of plywood or diagonal 1x4 strapping across the back would definitely help secure it against racking over, and then a few screws into the wall to keep it from tipping over.

[@DadoDad]

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[@user-dn5hh2zd7n]

I want to get my house organized and this looks like a great solution! I can’t wait for the plans!

[@DadoDad]

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[@guysolis5843]

This is one of the best carpentry ideas I've seen in a while..good job and thanks for sharing!

[@DadoDad]

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[@guysolis5843]

@@DadoDad Thanks...I will check them out. Good day sir!

[@jessicapope7990]

Looks like exactly what I’m looking for. I have the black and yellow heavy duty totes from Home Depot. Thank you it was very informative

[@DadoDad]

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[@davidpicazzo9356]

This is the perfect solution to finally make the best use out of my garage space! I'm going to use it to organize all the holiday decorations! Plans would be much appreciated!

[@DadoDad]

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[@jaimeowens-stevenson2644]

This is so awesome, I have been looking for plans like this to get my basement organized so I can add an office!

[@richardpatterson3726]

This is just what we need. More sturdy than the PVC pipe options from Costco and Amazon. Would love the plans. Thanks.

[@johnevangelista3528]

Looks great and simple will use the plans to organize my garage. Thanks

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@dmv0908]

Hi, definitely need this system to organize the good old garage and to maximize space. Thanks for the assist!

[@DadoDad]

No problem. The plans are available for free at www.dadodad.com.

[@iagola]

We are in the middle of a basement remodel and this would help keep us keep track of every we are storing

[@DadoDad]

Good luck! The plans are available at www.dadodad.com.

[@nastycat1024]

this is exactly what m looking for to keep my basement organized and my items elevated in case of flooding. excited to try building this myself

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@marvinlowman]

I never could figure out how to make the shelves to fit the different size containers-you have done the hard work for me-Thanks for the pattern

[@DadoDad]

You're welcome!

[@mathgirl72]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Son is going into the Navy and need something to.have his things organized while in training.

[@DadoDad]

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[@keithneufeld6396]

Really cool and simple idea. Im going to build this in our garage for my wife. We need our closet and hallway storage space back

[@DadoDad]

Go for it! The plans are available at www.dadodad.com.

[@ryanislistening]

Oh man, I'd love these plans so I can finally organize my garage! Looking forward to putting these in my garage. Might modify one column to fit those clear Costco bins. Thanks!

[@DadoDad]

Yep you can vary column width to fit your needs. The plans are now available for free at www.dadodad.com

[@bettybrown6538]

Love this idea. My bins are stacked on top of each other - so I have to move the top 3 bins to get to the bottom bin. Can't wait to start building this.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@andrewmaclachlan3283]

Very nice project. This will work perfectly in my new garage. I'd love a set of plans and already have the bins ready for installation! Thanks!

[@angelvazquez387]

Love this idea. I have so many black & yellow bins that are all over the place in my garage. This would be an ideal solution.

[@DadoDad]

Thanks for commenting. You can find the plans for free at www.dadodad.com. Enjoy!

[@stevebeauchamp1597]

We would like to organize our garage and your system look very effective. Looking forward to getting started.

[@nickriffe9147]

I would use this design to organize my new garage! Thank you for creating this video!

[@DadoDad]

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[@henryvanzyl8356]

Perfect for my many totes. I like that it's scalable too.

[@mcoleman0340]

Great plan. I will be building this very soon in my own shop.

[@DadoDad]

Great! The plans are available for free at www.dadodad.com.

[@JKPersonalTouch]

Great idea, can't wait to do this, hopefully before the snow comes.Looking forward to getting the plans

[@DadoDad]

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[@mtheory3]

Just got these bins from Costco. I'm hoping to downsize to a smaller storage unit. Thank you for having this plan free on your website

[@DadoDad]

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[@sandraclevenger6354]

I need this for my storage unit. I have the exact bins and this is exactly what I need.

[@LordPingu]

Moving to our own house after this summer, this is definitely first priority for me! Functionality before design :D

[@DadoDad]

Are you saying this isn't pretty? Jk neither are the bins. The plans are now available for free at dadodad.com.

[@paigemiller1373]

Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Can’t wait to get these plans so I can build some racks too. 😊

[@DadoDad]

Thank you for supporting the channel Paige. The plans can be downloaded at dadodad.com. I hope you love having your stuff organized with this system as much as I do!

[@MooseKnuckler91]

We are having our first child and these would work great for storage in our basement to help clear up our main living area!

[@DadoDad]

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[@CharlesChopp]

This will be great in my barn/RV weekend retreat

[@mindywoydziak5666]

Would love this for my garage! Have these totes, just need a great way to organize them! Would love the plans! Thank you for the video!

[@DadoDad]

Thanks! The plans are available at www.dadodad.com.

[@markburleson3283]

Thank you Dado Dad. This was a great design. I tried it last weekend. I had to make a few changes, as I always do lol. I needed these to be separate since I did not have a full wall section to put these on. In other words each column is by itself so I can squeeze these in between other garage items. So I used 2 screws in each end of each 2x2 for stability and then added a corner brace to each corner on the back side of left over MDF (10" x 10" x 14"). Then, just for more stability, I added metal 4 inch corner braces to the back side of the front 2x4's. Oh and one other thing I did was get some 2 x 4 inch laser labels to label each tote since my handwriting is the worst ever. Thank you and take care.

[@DadoDad]

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[@tinapope2618]

Great DYI! Looking forward to trying this out in our soon to be delivered shipping container.

[@deeooo2]

This is a great idea to get all the holiday decorations organized.

[@DadoDad]

So many decorations. The plans are now available for free at www.dadodad.com

[@arelyhendricks5235]

Love this ! Going to organize all of our holiday supplies ❤

[@DadoDad]

Great idea Arely!

[@sabrastein2614]

Just saw this for the first time an hour ago, and bet my ready-to-go partner that we could find plans on line instead of re-inventing the wheel. I won. You're first on the list, and I'd love to receive a set of plans so we can focus on installing instead of math. Thanks for the great video.

[@DadoDad]

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[@paulking1667]

Need more storage idea for my garage and would love the plans to build it. Look forward to more of your content

[@DadoDad]

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[@triplej2362]

Hello and great video! I plan on reorganizing my garage with the same plan to open up space this christmas break. Look forward to the plans and appreciate you. Thanks!

[@DadoDad]

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[@koreyyoung]

Great video and looking forward to viewing the plans.

[@DadoDad]

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[@mountaindrifter8313]

This is awesome.. have tons of these stacked. Plans and I will build it!!!

[@DadoDad]

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[@ntb8067]

Very cool design, I have a staggered garage, and this would be perfect for storge in mine.

[@charlotte-ne1pt]

Really need to organize my garage these plans would be perfect. 😊

[@DadoDad]

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[@chuckbutler793]

Getting a new metal building. This will work great for all the bins we have.

[@DadoDad]

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[@davidcrane5380]

Definitely will help with Christmas ornaments and such. New Garage and need to get it organized.

[@DadoDad]

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[@user-bo8sr1gt7x]

Great idea for garage storage. CA 't wait to get the plans and try building my own. Thanks.

[@DadoDad]

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[@user-oq7nf1yw4q]

Love this. Will work perfect in the studio. Can’t wait to get started.

[@DadoDad]

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[@johnarmstrong9509]

Video was simple and quick, thanks!

[@altompkins1056]

I live in Florida and need this to get stuff off the garage floor -getting ready for hurricane season!

[@ScottChristensenabc]

I have two container sizes…large for garage storage items and smaller for in home items. Look forward to receiving your scalable design plans! Thanks!

[@nicolassenecal8803]

These will work so well in our garage! Excited for these plans! :)

[@DadoDad]

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[@jcraigshelton]

Perfect! Just what I need organize my garage!

[@jenn_da_boss4440]

This will help me organize my garage and keep work organized