DIY Garage Storage / Shelf / Workbench Solution

[@LianaLay]

Mike, thank you so much for your tutorial! I completed this project in 2 days and with a little bit more than 12 feet to work with (I just shortened the workbench to 4 feet). I've never constructed anything outside of IKEA furniture, never used a circular or miter saw, and the simplicity of this project, along with the drawings and thorough instructions made it relatively easy to accomplish. Thanks again!

[@WeekendMuse]

Just watched a few videos of similar garage shelving projects. This one provides the most practical approach to install the whole thing by a one-person team. It also allows for checking the shelves are level. Well done!

[@aimeechas]

I agree! Easy to follow and I'm a newbie so going to attempt this!

[@geraldinekgreene8655]

Thank you for making building my selves easy and the additional space for winter coats to be stored in the summer. I love the work bench . Love it!!!

[@TanBzk]

Pretty sweet storage solution! I would however suggest adding a 2x4 to the front of the 2x4 shelf supports in the middle where the two sides meet to splint the shelf.

[@murdoch4th]

Agreed

[@LunganiMemo]

Thanks a lot for this video. I just built my first shelving and I am very happy with it... Mine are 1,8m due to shorter ceiling. I had to reduce it by 1 shelf. I used plywood instead of particle boad because I did not know the difference, turned out to be more expensive than I anticipated but it looks good and strong.... My neighbor said they want me to do one for them too... I will be trying more of your projects. All the way from South Africa frica

[@gazsibettina713]

This is a valuable addition to my woodwork collection kzbin.infoUgkxbnOKZBE4evMO5V2vroHeCjq6d_MV6wJO I still will rate this woodwork plan as the best in my reference library. It always seem to stand out from the rest whenever you go through the library. This is a masterpiece.

[@Baycuhn]

Just build a version of this with my dad over the weekend. We decided to go with 3 inch lag screws and washers for everywhere it connected to the wall (almost every stud along the back wall). We also decided to double up the 2x4s like some comments suggest under each shelve section(front and back). We also figured I wouldnt need the coat rack portion so i just evenly spaced the 4 shelves on each side (this doubled my workbench space) and for now I only put up one 8 foot section over the bench( mainly because my garage roof is shorter than the garage in the video) and this allows for more head room. Later we may throw the second 8 foot section up and build a larger work bench next to this and include a table saw. All and all this video was a great help (plus the comments from "concerned" viewers. Thank you all!!

[@beencouragedemptynestertsh1768]

can I please see a photo of yours , my sealing is too low also.

[@fcoquillat]

Just finished my own version of this. Used manual tools thought the entire project except drilling the holes on the wall. Even with a Japanese saw and a square, I couldn't get to build perfectly squared frames, even less proper length middle supports. But OSB board is very strong, rested 70+kg and no warping. So no middle supports on the side shelves (I'll see if I strengthen that part in the future. I also didn't have a perfectly straight wall, and it's concrete one so I had to premark the holes in the wall while holding the supporting wood planks, that took 2 people. Project took about 9 hours and looks very nice! No more tools laying around the house. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@ronf28]

This gave me confidence to build it alone without help! Loved it. Keep up the great work! Videos are concise... no BS , appreciate how you fast forwarded some repeating sections! Thank you! Subbed!

[@michaelmorianos971]

Today we used your video and plans as a basis to build a half sized version of your plan. I originally bought all of the materials you describe for the 16' wide monster but found it wasn't suitable for my garage in our new home. So instead we decided to go with a modified approach with just a single 8' span and a 4' workspace. We also had to make some tweaks to accommodate electrical outlets and other site specific constraints but in the end I couldn't be happier with the results. I hope this gives you inspiration to keep on doing more DIY instructional videos because it really helped us with our hope to build some awesome garage storage shelving for our new house.

[@mikeyrivest4435]

I'm building one tomorrow thats 8ft with a 4ft work station as well hope it turns out as good as his just mini

[@ThisTall]

How about a short purpose built ladder at a slight angle to the 2nd highest shelf that hooks and slides along a small aluminum J channel along the front edge? Like an old style library ladder that can be removed and hooked out of the way around the left side there.

[@ZachJex]

I’m building this now and will probably do something like this.

[@ProBrosMac]

What do you mean exactly by built at a slight angle? picture? I built some shelves similar to this and would like a ladder as you suggested

[@Feamsterr]

after combing thru videos, this is confirmed the best diy shelf video on youtube. cheers man

[@gemale]

Great job !!! Quick question when you marked lines on wall. Did you find the studs or just screw the frames on drywall? Pls advise

[@fortezzasolutions]

To the stud.

[@nixworld767]

Built mine and it turned out great! I did take note of the comments below me regarding the need for stronger reinforcement. I have concrete walls in my garage, so i used concrete anchors to hold the back support frame. I used lag bolts where the shelf frames attach to the upright supports, in addition to screws. I bolted on relatively small pieces of 2x4 to the uprights, touching the bottom of each support frame to give more support. I'm convinced it's quite strong enough.....more than enough, to support the items on my shelf, which include a heavy brick wetsaw and a compound mitre saw. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@PaulLadendorf]

Nice job! I love the built in workbench. Personally, I would go with 24" shelves to reduce waste even if the totes stick out 6".

[@kennethlau2034]

That’s exactly I am thinking. Is there anyone try 24”? Is it stable? Any successful project completed using 24”?

[@bishopp14]

That's what I went with. 24" is perfect if your using a material for your shelf tops that comes in 4x8 sheets. Just *zip* right down the middle (longways of course) and you're done!

[@adornm.nelson2146]

Thanks so much! Did this in my garage and saving almost $300/month on storage fees.

[@rideSeltzer]

You should install some jack studs on the wall side in between each level and behind the 8in vertical studs to reinforce and support the weight of whatever you put on. Also maybe lag bolt the wall side to the studs. Other than that, this is a really nice build! Just depends on how much weights in those totes!

[@BrianFike1]

I did a similar project about a year ago in this same style, down to the color/size of the plastic totes. Since I only planned on stacking totes on the shelves, I just ran 2x4s instead of laying MDF. I ended up making a rolling workbench that fits right into the shelving unit with leftover scrap. Everything is stored in a labelled tote. Nothing is just tossed up on the shelf. People walking by when my garage door is open walk up to compliment he arrangement all the time.

[@wildflowerhillco]

This is the best garage shelf project I've seen in KZbin! That closet was so nice, I'm so in love with this! I'm currently planning my garage makeover project right now! Thanks so much for sharing!!! -Glor

[@scottseyler210]

Just built this and works great total cost of materials fasters including was 255 bucks. Hard to beat for the amount of storage space you get.

[@swimonster311]

Man this was perfect timing. I'm getting a shed tomorrow and I think a scaled-down version of this will be a perfect storage solution.

[@iComplainer]

Same here. New shed tomorrow 🤘

[@MandrakeRoots]

I built this same rack/shelf in 2011, but much bigger, I used osb and metal brackets on 2×4, and recycled countertop for work bench...still looks great and keeps organization

[@craftedworkshop]

This turned out great! I’m planning something similar for an attic storage project I’ve got coming up.

[@ModernBuilds]

Right on!! Thanks Johnny. looking forward to seeing it!

[@Joshua.Carrasco]

Just saw you video!! Heck yea!!

[@noHandle1776]

good stuff bud! We just moved into our new house (3rd house now) and low and behold, a clean unmolested drywalled garage! I told myself I was going to buy the nice heavy duty adjustable shelving for the entire garage this time, but after pricing it up I realized why I always DIY with 2x4's haha. Anyways, Im gonna mimic your design for sure, but all the way down both side walls. (minus the bench on one side.

[@ModernBuilds]

That's so awesome!! and if you add back legs you don't have to drill into the wall too much.. maybe a couple screws into studs as a safety net

[@markp.7165]

I work in a related field and I was impressed with your design and the final result. Very nice.

[@heidiw637]

You make me want to build stuff! LOL This was an amazing demonstration video. Bravo on going it alone! Hero!

[@bairdjc]

I found a similar concept years ago (12) in a Family Handyman article. I realize this was made nearly 4 years ago but it seems the price of lumber is 3-4x what's in the video - a 2x4x8" is around $7 and 3/4" MDF (cannot find the particle board he references) is like $60, not $16. That kind of changes the economics of the video drastically.

[@brooktech7869]

Thats because the housing market has been crazy because the interest rate was locked in at 3.5% creating a shortage of wood because so many homes are being built and sold immediately. The price should go down by next year because it crashed last week, and interest rates have doubled for homes. it will take about a year and hopefully be a good time for home DIY carpentry again. Tempted to just start cutting trees in my back yard lol.

[@Azeminad]

@@brooktech7869 lumber is already at pre-pandemic pricing and the rate wasn’t locked at 3.5%. You could get lower than that.

[@emotionphotography8465]

I just subscribed to your channel. My son and I decided to make this system for our garage this past weekend and it turned out great. Thank you!

[@MbalmR97TX]

I can do this, just need to adjusted for slight slope towards garage door. 👍

[@notsure3122]

Looks good gonna use part of your design and add more weight support and mi own also those nails will hold all the weight not something I’d trust but still you got a good idea thanks for the tips

[@TranTheClever]

My man! Thank you for this video! I was legit about to spend a small fortune buying the brackets for wall mounted shelves. Not anymore..... this will save me a ton so thank you once again! 1:18

[@sfla2010]

Zevo works on wasps too just used yesterday!

[@JohnB-pp5dn]

He must have a perfectly level garage floor too. Lucky guy.

[@TheKeithmasterflex]

Looking good man I'll be building this in my new shop thanks for the video the only thing you left out was the supply list that's OK though we will figure it out

[@luisgutierrez5351]

Mike, u did a hell of a job with those shelves. I'm going to try to build the same layout u did. Thanks again for this awesome how to do video@

[@williamlucas1613]

Very cool. I’d probably use pocket holes for the frame though. Will give it a bit more support. That or dados

[@BrothersMake]

Looks great Mike! I wonder how long it will stay looking that organised! Awesome job

[@jaxinhole]

Me and my buddy mike followed these plans yesterday and it came out great! Thanks for the tutorial

[@SettOfTheBrightSky]

Needs to have a peg board at the back there and then it would be perfect 😍

[@stevenhoir4805]

and peg board sides at the work bench

[@edgarochoa3122]

And/or the sides

[@sirenadelmar6702]

Even though I don't build these projects or any of what you produce I just loooove what you do!!!!!

[@ModernBuilds]

haha, fair enough

[@timkarcher6724]

Nice project. Consider using 3 1/2 inch screws on garage wall attachment instead of 3 inch since drywall is probably at least 5/8 thick for fire rating in a garage. Also consider putting a vapor barrier of some sort to avoid direct contact of wood on concrete.

[@4dthinker582]

Looks good and practical. Two suggestions though: Make labels for the plastic bins that list what is in them. Saves time when you need something you know you've stored in one of them. Secondly MDF is prone to sagging over time, particularly when loaded down. Plywood recommended.

[@jaypuck6912]

I'd recommend 3-1/2" screws for anyone that's going to do this instead of the 3" he used. The 2x4 is 1-1/2" deep and the drywall is at least 1/2" deep, leaving ONLY an inch of screw actually going into the wall stud.

[@pompulousify]

Wouldn't it be better to use nails for the frame on this project since they provide much better sheer strength and don't get brittle in the cold? I'm amateur at best but unless I was hanging floating shelves I'd think nailing is the better thing to use. I'd only screw down the actual top of the shelves.

[@Dave_Simmons]

@@pompulousify You may use whatever fasteners you are comfortable with. Myself, I have trusted life and limb on deck screws.

[@jaypuck6912]

@Mozinwrath … and I've seen a shelf fail, sending expensive motorcycle helmets crashing into the door of a Challenger and the ground. Helmets trashed. Car damaged. Homeowners' insurance used. That shelf had held up for over ten years, then decided to fail. I'd bet money it wouldn't have failed had more screw been in the wall.

[@jaypuck6912]

@Mozinwrath Unless you have a very expensive climate controlled garage, any wood shelving in it will expand and contract daily for weeks, months, years, decades... My original point was that he only actually used one inch to secure the board to the wall, and one point I didn't make is that the first 1/4" (or so) of that screw is tapered and not as useful as the other 3/4". Screws are cheap. Cheaper than plywood, so I see no reason not to add half an inch to the screw length. While I don't doubt it'll hold, there's no reason to take a chance. No reason not to spend a few extra bucks and make it "too strong" especially if your child or spouse (or anyone you don't want to sue you) might be in the garage with you at times. Always better safe than sorry. I'm not suggesting someone run out and spend thousands on Simpsons Strong-Tie supports.

[@RedsOld1]

Cool storage system. Like the work bench idea. I would add a sheet of 1/16th inch sheet metal, because I work on 2 and 4 cycle engines.

[@xuzix]

one of my favorite youtubers hands down

[@naureenskitchenvlogs6047]

That's amazing, I did my front room makeover myself. but now I need a space for my baking stuff. Saw some plastic storage boxes in Ikea. But I am now planning to make one on my own.

[@EvanAndKatelyn]

Super simple and functional!! We were definitely laughing a bit when you were trying to add plywood to your cart, happens to us all the time lol 😋

[@Nannin120]

EvanAndKatelyn I love seeing channels supporting eachother!♥️I watch and LOVE both of you!!!!!!

[@FigmentsMade]

All. The darned. Time. 😉

[@terrywoolard3563]

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[@reginalbryant6642]

Excellent video. Just finished my storage unit and it turned out great. I was so inspired by the video that I even bought the same mitre saw, driver, and HDX tubs. My project was 12’ wide and 10’ high.

[@MountainBikePete]

I really like this setup. It’s just what I was after. This is definitely how I’m going to do my shelving setup. 👍

[@robertconley4437]

Tip for framing this on a slanted garage floor? Should i just make the longer side 8 feet, shorten the other side to be level, and angle the vertical 2x4's so that its plum?

[@dreag.3909]

Now this is what I need in my garage for my new house.

[@chrisnorway1]

Great efficient way to build this style of shelf, I have seen others do them way more complicated and time consuming.

[@jewdd1989]

I love that it’s simple and clean and easy to clean lol! Good job and the linkable lights, omg solution to my dark garage thanks 🤘🏽

[@Rhewtani]

If NOTHING else, this actually taught me a good way to think about how to work on my own.

[@jackburke5313]

Is there going to be a Gary sized one?

[@jeancar6938]

I love it ! I just have a question because we are planning to make this and paint it white so I would like to put doors on it . , do you think is possible ? And what kind of doors it can looks good because I have also the laundry in the garage . Thanks for your ideas we really appreciate that .

[@kevinanselm6104]

Check out the part two to this video. He adds doors.

[@nope69555]

God I wish particle board was still that cheap

[@TranTheClever]

That saw attached to a shop vac...GENIUS! I've been away from woodworking too long. Great vid. Tnx 1:23

[@Scott_G]

Great video!! I was just telling my wife this morning that we needed to finally build some storage in the garage. Were you eavesdropping on us?

[@doubled1598]

Scott : he was in the closet!😀

[@Ambientes]

Google is listening

[@Dustin4ever]

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[@andrewsharples4933]

Great plans and video. I had to make several modifications due to size of garage and ceiling height, but turned out excellent. 8 Costco bins wide and added a plywood workbench area. Only recommendation for real world is the flat shelving pieces. That particle board isn't cheap, so I made do with what I had and some pieces didn't end on 2x4's. Solution was either to add perpendicular 2x4's in with pocket holes on back end or simply go parallel to existing supports. Added about 3 total supports. Looks awesome!

[@cari78910]

Love this! I can’t wait to install it in my garage!

[@rhubarbpie2027]

Mike, I recently remembered your channel as I was pondering "what useful information could I seek out" combined with "I need a shelf for my storage unit." Thanks for high quality content as always, here's to 2m subscribers!

[@berthacraff2760]

Really great video, I loved what I saw. great looking shelf.

[@javierpallais3381]

Great set up and you made it look easy. I will try it and let you know how it comes out.

[@justanotheruser101]

Now I just need a garage the size of a small house 👌🏼

[@everything2872]

Lmao

[@ManuelSilva-lv6un]

FR this garage is twice the size of my apartment.

[@daohnstad]

I have a garage the size of a small house. But I found a dumpster to be the best place to store rarely used items.

[@RobertJackson-fc7ek]

Bravo. I hate 99.99% of the videos i see on youtube but this video is goooooood.

[@theburris]

I like the closet section idea. Totally rad 🤙

[@hoanghungcuong6343]

Nicely Done! I didn’t expect it to be as cheap as $160 definitely going to do this project, I just need to buy a house first. 4:35

[@unbreakableironman]

Yeah, unfortunately now in 2021. Prices on wood are more than twice what is normally is.

[@cheezbrgrz404]

Another great build, seems very DIY friendly. I'll have to save the plans for when I own my place.

[@jaypuck6912]

One thing I'd recommend is considering 24" deep instead of 30". He used 30" for the totes he had, but if you build 24" deep, you can cut an 8'x4' sheet of plywood in half and make two shelves out of it with little to no waste and no need to store scrap wood for years and years and years... All my shelves have always been 16" or 24" deep and I've had no problems storing totes or anything else on them.

[@DrWho-Tardis]

Wow! Great creativity…I now have my spring 2022 project selected! Thank you very much 🤗

[@NewManDIY]

*Excellent as always, Mike*

[@pfc369]

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[@magaman6548]

Very helpful video. How about adding pegboard to the work bench, and where is the beer fridge?

[@davestrain1762]

Nice build mike... now where is the info on those lights? haha Hope your getting used to the weather out there!

[@paintballjunkie65]

Dave Strain seriously lol

[@BruceAUlrich]

I was looking for that also...needing some more.

[@Ambientes]

Dave Strain where are the plans

[@wilbrus]

Hi there, I followed your video and built these shelves today. They are great! I made two changes. I shortened the lineup to 12 feet, but kept the closet. I also added toe-rails to the shelves, since we live in an earthquake zone. Don't want those totes topplin' down!

[@scottmoore765]

What was your approx cost? Great video and nice design. Keep up the good work.

[@tbz1551]

Scott Moore there is a link in description to full and detailed breakdown of everything used. FYI

[@DAVIDISEPIC1111]

i just did this build but i shortened it to 10’ long and it cost me $200

[@andrewferrenphotography]

@@DAVIDISEPIC1111 What did you do to scale this? Shorten everything to scale or remove certain parts? Going to build one at 10' this coming week.

[@Allen_Schultz]

Looks awesome. Very clean looking. Consider some drawers under workbench part and/or under closet.

[@DaWongStar]

I love these shelves so much. I want make a workbench on wheels instead of the stationary workbench.

[@russellborrego1689]

First a cinder stop block, now a battery! Awesome!

[@MommaFromScratch]

awesome job! Thank you, I need to do this to my garage!

[@Joshua.Carrasco]

Love her channel too!!

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[@elviebeltran2739]

This is the best! Is there a way you can share the plan or the meAsurement of this project?

[@BruceAUlrich]

Great solutions for all of those bins. And I like the idea of a closet out there for coats or hunting gear.

[@ModernBuilds]

No doubt, I think adding a door is a good idea though to avoid the dust

[@LordPenny95]

Unrelated question but what boots are they as in brand etc?

[@Whitebeltwarrior1776]

Look like red wing iron rangers copper rough and tough. If so i have the exact pair. Definitely worth the price tag imo.

[@sammyserwar75]

This is a great and easy to follow video on how to put this simple shelving unit together. My space is smaller and going to build an "L" shaped unit to fit onto 2 walls and meeting in the corner. Looking forward to making those corner joints work! Yeah and cost of lumber has doubled since you published this video 3 yrs ago.

[@stevenlong9455]

Yea, need to Update that cost of the mdf sheets! Now 50$ a sheet and he has 5 of them. I wish they were still 16$

[@ibbys1]

The long vertical 2*4s should be placed under the horizontal 2*4s, not just screwed into them. Why,?? The load is now on the screws not on the vertical 2*4s, this could be an unsafe build. Love your vid though, looks awesome

[@hockeynpolo1]

IBBYS would that then require him to break up the vertical 2x4 into 3 separate sections instead of one long continuous 8ft beam?

[@liniumz]

@@hockeynpolo1exactly and if you use the correct bolts for the load, it will be fine.

[@nixworld767]

@Yo Mama Yeah. You just saved me a buncha work. Thanks!

[@crbulldog5638]

Don’t you love it when no one helps you load your cart at the hardware store . BTW you should predrill your wall plate 2x4 and use a lag with a flat and lock washer. Deck screws aren’t meant to carry that kind of stress. They could shear. I’d put the 2x4 underneath or put 2 anchor bolts with washers and lock washers to secure. Remember to predrill. IF your paranoid like I am. I’d put a base plate down and bolt it down with some tap cons.

[@robertcaudill1660]

IBBYS could also do lap joints where the shelves meet the legs. Then the screws are only doing their designed job and no risk of sheer. While taking a little more time, still maintains a smaller budget.

[@g_ross_]

Thanks. I used your idea and built my own, and a movable bench. I appreciate the video.

[@philipatha]

7/16 osb would have been a better choice for the shelving surface. MDF is too heavy and useless if it gets wet. A garage is the last place to use it.

[@sarahann530]

Fix the leak in your garage . MDF is fine

[@smileywarrior1870]

The zevo plug. If you remove the bugs collected in the zevo you should wear latex gloves when handling that once you’ve collected bugs in there. The bugs touch there way into the uv light and stick on. So those germs would transfer from plastic to your hands and fingers so handle with care and wash your hands. Assuming from the video that Zevo plug looked brand new. So handling it such as in the video was okay. Great video btw.

[@mambojambostudio]

when and why did you move away from oklahoma city? I feel like i'm missing something because okc to california is a big jump haha

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@@griceldaaguirre8425, some people? Try the rest of the country.

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@@griceldaaguirre8425 This is why people dont like California....

[@firearmstrainingcentral7438]

I’m doing mine right now. It’s slightly different based on needs, but it’s the same idea. I’m so pumped. Thanks for the video!

[@WinstonMakes]

Oh man... that Home Depot struggle was all too real.

[@ModernBuilds]

Haha!

[@zamfambam]

Awesome! Only thing I would have done was add stud support.

[@joshuapowell4132]

What was the total cost of this project, awesome video man!

[@oodles86]

Joshua Powell I would like to know too

[@lepke1979]

Looking at the list of supplies...he probably spent about $200.

[@jaymomo7462]

By far the easiest shelf I see well done!

[@TJSWOODWORKINGSHOP]

Very nice my brother awesome project it's so cool :)

[@ShawnTempesta]

Did something similar in my garage. Found that screwing in the 2x4 that goes against the wall first worked a lot easier. No need for a brace. Screw the first in. Then the next temporarily over that one, then the legs to that. Then remove the temporary screws and you have a perfect match to go out as far as you need.

[@shannanschisler8485]

You can go to woodprix if you would like to make it yourself guys.

[@giantELF]

Or I could do it myself using this video as well...

[@yurakovalec7292]

Best to me

[@Adam-gn4oo]

you can add shelves or drawers under the work bench to increas tool storage also you should put peg board behind the work bench.

[@ThunderGamingChannel]

You forgot to link the lights

[@jkiker7918]

Excellent tip on using the insulation as a cutting board!

[@FancybutFrugal]

The workbench in the center limits your ability to work on long pieces. Looks good though.

[@richardbenson4750]

Good idea, a bit different technique. I like the lights and peg board on the work bench sides or back could definitely come in handy