How To Organize a Shed | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert helps a homeowner take her cluttered, messy shed and completely organize it using a customizable shelving and storage system.
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Nathan Gilbert goes on a road trip to Texas where he helps a homeowner organize her garage. After the homeowner explains that she has six kids’ worth of toys in her garage space, Nathan decides to set up a track system with adjustable storage. The pair get to work attaching brackets for shelving, bikes, ladders, and tools, helping to organize the space for its best use.
When toys and tolls start piling up in the shed or garage, getting organized can feel overwhelming. Rather than letting that mess keep you from using the space to its full potential, get organized with a smart adjustable storage system. Carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows us exactly how it’s done on this house call, while he helps a busy mom of six clean up her shed.
Difficulty: ⅕
Cost: Around $100 for one storage rack set
Time: A day
Where to find it?
Nathan installs a storage track system [amzn.to/3Jyw8Xe] in a shed for a Texas homeowner. Nathan explains there are many organizational track systems available on the market. He suggests considering what you’re storing and how often you’ll need to access the items being stored before deciding on a system.
1. Locate the studs and mark them. Measure out the distance between each stud using a stud finder to determine where your other rails will need to be. Measure from the center of one stud to the center of the next one. Most studs are going to be between 16 to 24 inches on center apart.
2. Measure how high you want your railing to be. To make sure that your railing is going to be straight, use a level and mark off where each railing will start and end. And mark pilot holes
3. Mount the rails using a drill and the provided screws. Drill pilot holes and screw steel rail onto the wall. The rails already have pre-drilled mounting holes.
4. Give the rails a gentle tug to make sure they’re set in sturdy. Then attach rail cover over the steel rail
5. Hang hooks and attachments on the rails
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[@imnotbenavery9220]

Those kids reaction was better than I’ve seen for kids getting whole room makeovers. Love seeing grateful kids.

[@SaraSpruth]

That's what you call a Texas size shed! Nicely done 👍

[@ChaNnArD-mD]

Being organized is the key to happiness.

[@TobiasRaphael1]

Beautiful, inspiring family! You did a great job picking out that organization system for them Nathan. It looks functional, durable and neat!

[@lauram7385]

What a great video, every item has its own space. I came from a family of 7 siblings and being organized is the best thing. Plus you have a lot of play mates.

[@cj7334]

For anyone looking for the The organizational system used here they are the Rubbermaid Fast Track Rail and Panel, purchasable from Big Box stores like Lowes, Home Depot.

[@johnramonpierce]

The real hero is in the comments

[@timallison8560]

yeah, its much easier when you have studs instead of concrete block.

[@Rockabuy2002]

And you can see the studs!

[@javiergalvan2604]

Another great video! 👍

[@Redact63Lluks]

I hoped they dropped some tips about their rotting out side wall. Need some bottom flashing or something

[@MacMilly707]

Beautiful family. Nice to see!👍🤣💪👍

[@jumbowana]

Cute kid: Am I dreaming right now? Depressed sounding man: This is real life.

[@leannolson1982]

I would love to have a shed!

[@oscarv2062]

such nice kids

[@camicri4263]

Really nice! Come to my house next!

[@jebprendergast101]

(Hangs shovel from hook) “Wow, that looks great!”

[@jasonsgroovemachine]

The hangers are nice and all but big missed opportunity to use the space between the studs for some slim shelves.

[@TwitterPaulsVersion]

I thought he was doing the floss dance in the thumbnail 😂

[@skinnyscouter]

What about the other side of the garage?

[@XzTS-Roostro]

I actually have that Rubbermaid FastTrack system, but I do need to upgrade/reorganize the garage.

[@danfinn8816]

Lol, that's not a shed. That would be a second home in the UK

[@jjustj]

Why is there water damage at base of wall?

[@ttorzzz]

Water damage from the outside. Water coming underneath siding/aluminum skirt and rotting OSB sheathing from the ground up

[@rcronin1]

Is the white panel a Gladiator wall panel system?

[@cj7334]

No all those are rubbermaid system

[@bonddav007]

Where do you get the storage system from

[@cj7334]

Lowes and home depot. THey are rubbermaid fasttrack rail and panel systems.

[@billb.2673]

That's a shed? In NYC that's a 3br apartment

[@TimeLord517]

That’s a garage, not a shed… Nice result though.

[@KevinFields777]

They're in Texas, and it's a known fact that sheds in Texas are just bigger. ;)

[@cj7334]

I disagree. Perhaps its about whats available in your housing market? Not sure about why your garage is only 200sq ft but mine was built for a non mass produced home and is 650 sq ft.

[@zunedog31]

Shoutout to all the men who clicked this video

[@alexill]

Shoutout to those KZbinrs calling for shoutouts

[@saleen235]

Shoutout to those in the comments shouting out KZbinrs for shouting out all the men.

[@sparkyheberling6115]

What about women??

[@zunedog31]

@@sparkyheberling6115 Women have no problem taking advice like this lol

[@Farm_fab]

A shout-out to the kids that stick with keeping the garage, basement or shed organized after their folks make this decision.

[@devinwallace7964]

"don't mind the rotting at the bottom"

[@jaimecruz843]

I thought I was the only one that noticed.

[@joadhenry]

some folks would call that a house and be happy about it

[@ShapezPuller64]

Clearly I can't speak for all of us but some folks don't like to waste the home they have

[@leannolson1982]

By the way that's a garage not a shed!

[@MrDavidka91]

There was a bit sleight of hand with that torpedo meter...🤪

[@dankification]

4:19 the cringe watching the acting

[@TENTHIRTYONE]

They are clearly smart enough to have earned a living to support a 6 acre ranch… but haven’t unlocked the secret to organizing a garage. Alright.

[@ShapezPuller64]

Eh, could just be time poor - it's a thing. 'Always stretching with the big stuff you never get to squaring away the little or quality of life improvement stuff.

[@peehandshihtzu]

@@ShapezPuller64 They find enough time to make babies. :)

[@xploration1437]

It’s a tv show

[@mae2759]

It's called a promo, dude. Rubbermaid obviously paid for this project.

[@jaredevildog6343]

6 kids?! Just helping to overpopulate the planet I guess.

[@rd-ch1on]

Ok Greta... settle down

[@scotttovey]

Despite their six kids, the population growth of all western nations is in the negative, not the positive.

[@Redact63Lluks]

If you think like that, please don't reproduce, obviously you were a mistake.

[@markowalski1]

@@scotttovey I think you mean western countries (which is an outdated/somewhat racist term nowadays, see: globalization) are having fewer children because of we're in the historically largest gap of wealth inequality . Most of us can barely afford to take care of ourselves. The global population is at an all-time high at 8 billion. We absolutely have an over-population problem. That's not even getting into current/future issues of food/water shortages, job automation, housing, AI and other technologies. It's really the tip of the iceberg

[@scotttovey]

@@markowalski1 "I think you mean western countries (which is an outdated/somewhat racist term nowadays, see: globalization)" No true red blooded American gives a horses backside about your anti-American racist, globalization agenda. America was born to be independent, and America will fight for independence and survive to be independent. "are having fewer children because of we're in the historically largest gap of wealth inequality ." That has never been truly relevant. I'm not saying things aren't hard, they are. But only because rich globalists are making it harder than it has to be. " Most of us can barely afford to take care of ourselves." Do your research. Traditionally, having more children is what enabled people to maintain an affordable lifestyle. " The global population is at an all-time high at 8 billion. We absolutely have an over-population problem." There's one massive problem with your over population claim. They were saying that at two billion, 4 billion and 6 billion. Along with the over population claims was the claim that the earth cannot sustain the population. Despite these claims, the only real threat to the population of the earth is the globalization that seeks to make all the technology that has been used to sustain the alleged over population, illegal; which in turn will cause mass starvation. "That's not even getting into current/future issues of food/water shortages, job automation, housing, AI and other technologies. It's really the tip of the iceberg" Every problem is an opportunity to develop a solution that works for all concerned. The only thing that is making it harder these days to develop solutions than days gone by is; the globalist agenda. If you can find a end run around that, you can win. Either way, the globalist agenda will come to an abrupt and complete end at the return of Christ. The appointments have long ago been made. The countdown is running it's course and there is none that can prevent God from accomplishing all His good pleasure.

[@RandomVids519]

Everything is bigger in texas even the woman😅

[@markowalski1]

6 kids on a ranch? They are stuck in 1900

[@Redact63Lluks]

Yeah right? Why aren't they middle aged with no children 3 cats and 5 mental illnesses living in an apartment while wondering if they're a boy or girl... Freaking boomers

[@ShapezPuller64]

Have you seen America recently? Y'all ain't all exactly living in the present.

[@gnome2024]

Its so much better than living in a "15 minute city".

[@dadylfitzys8880]

Advice from a pro: remember garage floors are made of concrete, so always weaf a football helmet when attacking a garage project.