Pantry Storage Shelves with 1000 Can Food Rotation

[@emmat1605]

man, this is the single biggest genius idea on youtube!!!!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@Belliger1991]

@m b "perfection" sadly he looses a lot of storrage space but still great solution if space is not as limited

[@mrguppy1016]

Now you are ready for a zombie apocalypse Zombie 🧟‍♂️

[@blackheart9068]

Restaurants have these rotating systems you know.

[@wiloveysteve]

Thank you..

[@Getvictd744]

Preppers have been as to a voice crying in the wilderness for years.....mocked/derided.....I am so happy looking at my homesteaders, preppers and off-gridders......even as I'm sad for myself for not being fully prepared lol spent more time watching than doing....stay alert/stay alive👍👍👍

[@doctoreeeveal]

I had just put the finishing touches on a top to bottom rotating rack and was about to go make my first cut. Within 1second of starting this video, all my detailed plans went out the window. Best design I've seen by far. Thanks man -

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@davee6161]

This build was $250 4 years ago, now its closer to $500 in 2022. Still an awesome build, gonna start on it this weekend.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Hello Dave, I would love to see a video of your build. Send us a link when you get it done. Thanks!

[@davee6161]

@@HomesteadEngineering I'm finished with the can storage, I don't have any videos to share. I was looking for an email that I could send some pictures to. I'm pretty proud of it. It's not as big because I didn't have as much room as you, but I can still hold about 800 cans and still have top and bottom storage. I do have a question, do you have any type of inventory system? I've been looking for some kind of barcode scanner, but haven't had too much luck. Thanks for your time.

[@ninataylor6180]

I just found this video and its more relevant today than it was 2 years ago thank you for sharing it.

[@huevoneousmaximus2309]

Jus don't forget to get a can opener.

[@huevoneousmaximus2309]

@None Of Lol! By the way that can rack was brilliant 👌

[@Crybabehot]

Lol

[@charlesmatthews9946]

You need to learn how to open cans without a can opener

[@daviddionne8296]

Beer opener?

[@Kez_abi]

Pull tab

[@bski1611]

Something like this would make my wife VERY happy. Thanks!

[@smcstitches3558]

People laugh at us that stock up on food but I tell you it saves a ton of money on your groceries and allows you to take advantage of sales and frees up money for other things. I started doing this two years ago and went from having to rely on foodbanks to having 6-18 months worth of food in my pantry and freezers at all times on the same income as before and my rent increasing by $180 per month. When covid hit it didn't affect me one bit and both my grown kids were able to get everything they needed from my house for them and my grandkids. They have now started stocking there homes like I did and are loving the money it saves them and we have a new hobby we can do together and they really appreciate how I changed their mindset. It is almost a game to figure out the best deals ha ha.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Sounds good and nice that you have been able to get your own kids to start being more prepared. Thanks!

[@petermarckhgott9908]

could you build something similar, but for toilet paper? asking for a friend

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I'll get to work on that ASAP!

[@greymooose1000]

TP stacks well and needs no rotation. I have a stack of it about 8' high x 12 rolls...

[@Lifeisshortmakeitcount]

Lol. A friend who actually has some toilet paper..

[@KingTheGermanShepherd]

I use news paper now because some lady bought out the whole store

[@michaelhuebner6843]

That is the best use for news papers anyway. Garbage journalists we have today are concerned with biasing their opinions to further their own political agendas.

[@jaicro89]

i have to say thank you, i watched a lot of prepers videos in the last year and now im prepare for this emergency we are facing.

[@Jasonoid]

This is a great idea, thanks for sharing. I think a shorter shelf length will work better for me because I have more variety and less duplication of the same can over and over. Great system and use of materials!

[@stevebeck57]

My wife always pokes fun at me for buying 5 to 10 extra cans a week. No expiration date on toilet paper and soap! Whose laughing now. I’ll share.👍🏼🤪

[@gsm7983]

I thank you for taking the time to share with all. Great work sir. Plus I think you are a very nice and patient man. Based on your responses to some of these comments. God bless.

[@trinavo3319]

The best rotating system. I will show this to my future husband someday lol

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Please do!

[@faithsrvtrip8768]

I have watched four or five pantry videos and then yours popped up. This is the best one! Thanks! Great design!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@AxelSituation]

London UK here. Genius! I love it. Thanks for the great video.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@BumfightkrewAmerica]

I wish I would have watched this video two years ago . Now I’m watching it when corona virus is out n shit .

[@HomesteadEngineering]

ManVs Fish, yesterday was the best time to start now is the second best time. Based on your name, I might suggest hitting up lowes for 3 giant freezers and then filling them with your fish. Barter for what you need if things get bad. Back it up with some solar power to insure you don't lose it. Thanks!

[@kdkay4039]

I’ve run into the same issue with my stock pile the constant moving of the can is frustrating! This is great!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@MHix63]

The best use I've seen for CD's in a long time...

[@Nikua13]

Matt Hix Coasters: hold my beer!

[@williammiller6344]

After watching this wonderful video I would think that the 2x4s would be 8 feet tall. Because it would be difficult to reach the top shelves to load and unload. Plywood is 8 feet long and so is the corner bead so those side 2x4 should be 8 ft as well, that would be a total of 21 2x4x8 . My church gives away food boxes to the needy and this idea would be perfect for insuring rotation. Thank you for sharing this idea!!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

William, Actually they are 8' long. My bill of materials is incorrect and I'll have to fix that. Its like you say, everything is 8' feet long, I made no cuts. They are 104" tall because I have a 10' ceiling. I think this would be great for a church where you go through a lot of food. It's a bit much for us to rotate through with just our family. I am working on pairing it down. Thanks!

[@benkerry2957]

@@HomesteadEngineering What? How can 104" fit into 10'? Oh. Imperial. Right. You guys over the pound can realy send my head in a spin now and again

[@cindybonem494]

This is the best video having to do with pantry storage here on KZbin. Genius!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Cindy, I just not going to argue with you! :)

[@cindybonem494]

David Armstrong 🤣

[@pershundasmith4102]

This was so awesome to watch, I'm a builder inside. I enjoy watching the end results of true builders. Great work, I need one of these can organizers.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thank you very much!

[@2dividedby3equals666]

You've got the best pantry prep organization system I've seen so far. Really well thought out, great job man!!!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Appreciate that

[@truthseeker5496]

best rotation shelf I've seen for the size. Ingenious idea with the corner bead. awesome. Thank you... 3 years late, but still good info for today!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thank you very much!

[@freda2758]

Brilliant. I can't wait to build something like this. The sheer amount is way over the top for me, but I dig what you've done and will use a smaller scale for my own storage needs. Thanks for sharing these ideas!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Hello Fred, I think a smaller scale would work better for most people including me. Thanks!

[@knpstrr]

here is a guy not worried about self-quarantining for the coronavirus.

[@55Quirll]

Great idea and construction, this is what Govt should be encouraging people to do, build something like this, maybe not as big, but a place to store food. Excellent, but don't tell anyone about it.

[@Ahn-mu3db]

@@EnolaGayx u sound jealous

[@funnyanimalshorts643]

@@Ahn-mu3db He didn't prepare. So he is super jealous. He might actually work himself up so much that he convinces himself that people like this are worth hating. And once you hate someone, its ok to steal from them. I hope this prepper has a gfun, because people like jonas will come knocking.

[@bendrankin2290]

My Name Is Jonas Lol I bet you’re the guy standing in lines at the super markets because you didn’t prepare.

[@Ms.Byrd68]

@@bendrankin2290 Amen. This guy didn't have to run out there and buy loads of anything. When the stores went empty or closed on him he was fine because he buys in bulk as a 'routine'! This is how I try to buy, this is how everyone should try to buy. You don't have to 'duplicate' the supermarket the way he has (I don't either, lol!) but just set limits on what you keep in RESERVE! You need 15 cans of greenbeans to last a little over a month? Make sure you don't go any fewer than 10 at any one time. Only need 1 tube of toothpaste, buy two and rotate them! Along and along you can build a reserve so your never really caught with your pants down!

[@fergusb2440]

A bar code scanner at either end would send the current inventory to your phone!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Now we're talking!

[@davee6161]

Where would you find something like that?

[@wurstofall]

This is a great idea! A raspberry pi and a scanner and little code would do it. There are scanners that are usb and send the scanned numbers just like a keyboard typed it. Scan things in, scan things out.

[@davee6161]

Still confused

[@sharifnasser7635]

@@davee6161 its basically an inventory using qr codes

[@carolmason9386]

You really did a wonderful job. My comment is toward your home canned items on the shelves. They may be just empty jars, however, if they are not, they should not be stacked. I had just learned that recently so I thought I would share. Again great idea for rotating.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks Carol, that is correct. I try not to stack them and when I do I loosen the rings so the weight is on the threads of the jar and not the lid. :)

[@GimiH1]

I do the same with loose rings.

[@shineeloveroverload]

Preppers getting turned on right now.

[@geoffreed2450]

I love your use of CD cases as spacers

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@willyjilly9684]

I'm sure your getting your use out of it now! Thanks for showing how to make it and keeping it simple to understand!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@silenceisgolden705]

Great job on inventing and putting together something that will make life easier on us. Thank you for your video.

[@plurmingo1]

Love this ! But I’d have to make on a smaller scale as I rent a trailer. A few ideas I have in place already might help you. I number my can on the bottom, since they are their sides. Highest # in the front, shop for product at 5. I would keep 2 labels from used cans ( your system), one on the front, easy labeling, and one on the back for easy location refill. You could even look for an app to help keep track of food storage. Something that you could scan the item, input how many you have on hand, and print. So you have a monthly consumption rate that will help your family shop smarter. We like to keep a 32 can count. Meaning 32 max / 5 min. . Hope this helps and thanks for the video

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Great suggestions! I am going to start putting those labels on the ends right away. Thanks

[@TheNutzandBoltz]

Nice work. Watch the sodium. All that food is packed with crap we don't need. Don't get me wrong, I eat it too. I went to frozen vegetables after reading the ingredients on a can. Yes a freezer is not grid down storage. A garden then canning is the way to go. Not there yet but I aspire to. Till then you will be prepared. Keep on keepin' on.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I agree that one should not eat too much canned food. Too much of any one thing is probably a bad idea. We do have the ability to power our freezer in a grid down situation via solar power. Thanks!

[@lynlyn4539]

That is the coolest shelving I've seen lately. Thanks for sharing

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks for watching!

[@jawaone2474]

People like you is why people like us don’t have food and toilet paper in this epidemic!!! Thanks bud 👍

[@Lifeisshortmakeitcount]

This video was from 2 years ago. Some people just live like this. Always be prepared.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Actually it's just the opposite. People who prepare do it before the crisis so they don't have to go out during the crisis. Preppers actually reduce the demands on the system during a crisis. I picked up my supplies a long time ago when there was NO shortage. That purchase helped the economy and gave people jobs. It in NO WAY created any shortage at the time. Now, during a crisis, I won't be buying any supplies so that helps relieve the strain on the system. I'm not suggesting that anyone go out and clean out the stores in a time of shortages. Those who were smart enough to prepare years ago, will not be out during the crisis.

[@CrookedWoodsFamilyOrchard]

What a simple and wonderful design, thanks. My wife and I just watch this and now have an idea on what de are going to do.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

If you don't have a large family I would suggest making it smaller. Thanks!

[@CrookedWoodsFamilyOrchard]

@@HomesteadEngineering I have 8 kids.....so🤔.....i might make it a bit bigger😉😁

[@HomesteadEngineering]

@@CrookedWoodsFamilyOrchard Well in that case I think your going to love it!

[@lukep2245]

That top shelf worth GOLD!

[@melodytenisch6232]

Wow! This is so cool David! Space-saving and practical is what I like. Since I only rent I can't pierce the walls but am going to try something free-standing yet stable on a smaller level. Hmm, pretty ignorant of carpentry but know a carpenter so will ask his advice. Wonderful idea; thanks again for sharing it!🙏😁👍

[@AbsDaMannIII]

How'd it go?

[@oneatatime8677]

Love the spacers used (CD cases?) This is a great project. THank you for sharing this with the world. Good idea to varry the size for the cans

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks for watching!

[@Hashbitnitwit]

I had the same idea. Nice that someone took the time to show me how it will look and work. :) thank you.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@dugefresh7063]

Who's design did you say inspired your version again?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Its been a while but I don't recall any one particular design. I looked at a bunch of stuff on KZbin and combined all that with a shelf that I first designed and built about 35 years ago for my girlfriends garage. I know she liked it, she married me. :)

[@JackMasternone]

Great job! I would like to know how the corner bead has held up? Do you wish you had used something different?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

The plastic corner bead has worked perfectly so far. BTW: Never use plastic corner bead as corner bead... LOL :)

[@鄧運霖]

Roll it? WOW~! That is really good idea. Thank you share this video.

[@fatbaldguy3271]

Where do i get the white spacers you used in between the soup cans. Have looked at big box could not find any ! I have my wood to build it but and thats all i missing. Thanks !

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Ask for corner bead. In the sheetrock drywall section. Good luck and send a pic when its done. :)

[@fatbaldguy3271]

@@HomesteadEngineering Thanks , didn't think of that. Will try to send pics !

[@storbokki371]

the "standard" shelf system you started with works great if you don't put it up against a wall, instead leaving it open so you can restock it from the back. Only use shallow shelves on walls.

[@TheHaubie]

Very, very creative! Thanks for sharing!!

[@totoroben]

Pretty cool. One suggestion for preppers: stop buying canned beans. Buy dry beans and a nice pressure cooker to cook them with. The shelf life for dry beans is longer, they taste better, and don't have plastic lining BPA in them or other associated linings.

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Easy to can a batch or 2 at a time for heat & eat. If investment in jars and equipment is expensed over the life of same, buying dry beans & peas is CHEAP when compared to buying cans of same. Added benefit, I know exactly what's in the 18 pints of pintos I canned 2 weeks ago (4 lb dry beans). Instead of canning, cooked beans can be dehydrated for "instant" beans. I've done blackeyed peas that way and vacuum sealed them in mason jars. I like that rotating system for the canned stuff I still buy. Wish I had temp controlled space to build one myself.

[@daveklein2826]

Cook your way and everyone else will do the same

[@elizabethcope1502]

Simple way to count: start with A then #1- 25/ B then 1- 25 / C then 1- 25. No invasive phone needed. Paper log listing items & 25 can units. EMP proof.

[@WH6FQE]

I would have never have thought of using a CD as a spacer, that is a great idea.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@WH6FQE]

I have been wanting to do this, but have been apprehensive because I thought it was going to be too difficult. You made this look really easy to do. Thank you.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

You can definitely do it. Good luck!

[@itsunclemike2531]

"Actual Speed" ROFL! Dude I almost blew coffee out my nose!! Awesome project!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

😁Thanks!

[@NayokeHenji]

Do you just have them in order so the one with the closest expiration/best by date is furthest front?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Yes, I load new cans from the back and take from the front and that way its first in - first out.

[@NayokeHenji]

@@HomesteadEngineering very cool. thank you for the video, it's inspired me to make something similar.

[@ColinRichardson]

I have 8 cans in my cupboard. 1 has been there for 3 years. This may be a little overkill for my needs. LOL

[@barbaramcrae2342]

you will have to label all the products as one can not see, only when you go to the end to see. amazing use of space and being able to store a lot. love it.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Most of the rows are the same all the way through. So if its corn on the end, then it's corn all the way through.

[@barbaramcrae2342]

it is so awesome to have home made items, instead of buying. you should totally do a workshop, have people (10) sign up and pay to do it along side you, make sure the fee to the workshop pays for all your material, and you time. thanks for sharing.

[@barbaramcrae2342]

look forward to more videos

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks Barbara, I don't think you really would need me to build this as it is really pretty simple. Just watch the video and knock it out one step at a time. Thanks!

[@Spokenfan]

This is brilliant 👏 I’ve looked at the cansolidator ones but they are $40 each and they only recommend stacking them 2 high. I need something floor to ceiling and I was wondering and hoping you could give me some advice. We have a pantry 6 feet tall 2 feet wide and 3 feet deep. I would love to make this for that size. Any suggestions you have would be much appreciated. Thank you for sharing 👍👍 Stay safe happy and healthy 😃✝️🇺🇸

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I don't see why you could not make that work just fine. Maybe attach the rails right to the sides of the pantry. My question is, what is on the back side of that pantry? If its a garage, I would open the back up and load from the garage side and pull from the kitchen! Thanks!

[@Spokenfan]

@@HomesteadEngineering That is a great idea 👍. We actually finished it over the weekend. Thanks for the reply and great idea. Stay safe healthy and happy ✝️ 🇺🇸

[@crochetingaroundnewzealand]

Great idea! I've never eaten canned food. I use fresh veges but in an emergency you would win.

[@elizabethdiane1958]

we are in the process of turning an unused bedroom into a pantry, was wondering what you do to keep mice out?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Cats

[@MatthiasPowerbomb]

I bet you're glad to have this right about now.

[@jamesholbrook3648]

How well is the corner bead you used for rails holding up?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

James, I have not noticed any problems so far... Thanks!

[@dondutra3086]

Awesome idea, but the go pro is making me dizzy! lol

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks and yes, I have been hearing a lot about my shaky GoPro. I'll try to keep that in mind for future videos.

[@macbewmagoo8616]

It wasn't the shaking that bothered me it was the fish eye lense.

[@shadowmistress999]

@@HomesteadEngineering that's not a problem when you own a hen XD

[@bodaciuos357]

nice idea. you can also make one from top to bottom like a soda machine..

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Yes, definitely

[@TsquareTalk]

wow super awesome. In your opinion do I need to screw it to the wall. I want 1 now but want to move it later when I move.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Tsquare, I think it would add to the value of your home and would be less trouble to just leave it and build another one at the new home. If your renting, then I would wait. You could unscrew it but then you would have to skim coat the entire wall and re-paint for walk through and deposit. Thanks!

[@4elementssurvival263]

Was that rollvioli?

[@miketaiwanwalkcity6355]

AMAZING IDEA!!! Thanks for filming

[@biblesnbarbells]

Great set up my friend. Very well thought out.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@jaguardrywall7965]

What were those flat square things you used as spacers

[@HomesteadEngineering]

LOL! Thats funny. :)

[@RGood1104]

People used to said "you are cracy". Who is cracy now? Hello from Mexico...

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Hello Aburto

[@sdella1910]

I'm still saying you are crazy

[@sandrarichardson2713]

Have not read through ALL the comments so I hope I am not bugging you with something you've already answered 20 times. I am rearranging a room to put in self standing shelves for home canned goods. Your design is so enticing. I want to do it really badly but not sure how the seal on jars would hold up laying sideways. If you or anyone here has any thoughts on that, I'd appreciate your knowledge. Glad to have found your channel. Jesus bless.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I don't have a lot of jars on this shelf so I can't really say. Here is another way I rotate jars: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKqqi5udqMZlpJY

[@michaelgroff8414]

I love this idea and am considering making a similar version. How is this holding up 7 years later? Did you have any issues with the plywood bowing in the middle?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Its holding up great. I don't think this is the best answer unless you have a large group or restaurant type usage. Its basically too big for our usage at this point. I would go with a regular shelf and then fill it with these: amzn.to/4e8B0km

[@marshawooldridge9721]

Amazing! Thanks so much for this video. Question: How do you store coffee or tea? I noticed those items were not mentioned in your video.

[@philiplauzon1743]

Ingenious! Very smart, thank you for sharing with us 👍

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Glad you liked it!

[@kan-zee]

Absolutely Brilliant, hoping to view some more of your designs.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@alfredesquer]

Great Job! Love it. use 2x2s for the slanted shelves next time and you will get more storage space.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Yes, I think you could make that work. Thanks!

[@jp3eku]

Next time?? hahaha... there won't be a "next time" ... 2x2's are too weak to hold all the weight anyway... not worth an extra couple shelves

[@WSLPIG]

@@jp3eku He used 1/2” plywood and you think 2x2 horizontals wouldn’t work? I would think the plywood would be first to fail.

[@ladykenja2700]

Good idea ! ! for those with space. Keep the ideas coming.

[@alexlongfield2113]

Nice idea but unless the entire row is the same product it doesn't really work. With that length of shelf, it's a lot of one product per row.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Yes, that is a valid comment for sure. I do mix up a few rows with similar stuff. The pickle row also has relish every other jar for example. This works best for larger groups or cafeterias.

[@devrabiallas1292]

How do you get your hand back there on the left side to load the cans, ,it seems like a very tight space

[@HomesteadEngineering]

There is a big space on the end of the shelf for loading. Thanks!

[@Ernescme]

I would make it in a way that you can load in and out from front - it would be like a zig-zag two-level type thing. This way you could store more types of cans separately.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Ernest, I think that would be much better for the typical family. Thanks!

[@MrJaymichael]

Thank you in advance for stocking my food for me! It's a lot easier having someone else rotate the stock, not mention the free space. I'll be over to get my provisions.

[@deepseawrath]

If you lose your job and you need to “steal” from someone to eat, you’re f%#k’n up. Just sayin. Being prepared isn’t about being prepared for large catastrophic events or unrest, but it’s for job loss, storms, helping friends and family, etc. not to mention it saves a TON of money when you shop sales.

[@whitecastle3032]

This is what grocery stores need to be doing.

[@bigbrycm6]

Whydoyou Needtoknow they already do. Check out the spice and soup section aisle

[@mrguppy1016]

I TRIED TO FOLLOW YOUR INSTRUCTIONS AND I END IT UP BUILDING A BED AT THE END ..!😳 I DONT KNOW WHAT I DID WRONG 🧻😷🌈🌈🌈💩💩💩🤣🤣🤣

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Sounds good to me. When the crisis hits, you just roll into bed and wake up when it's over!

[@mrguppy1016]

David Armstrong Lol Ur a good sport nice clip thou

[@hardnackfarms1736]

Wow! I am so impressed. We are building a house right now and my pantry plans are neat. I love this shelving. Impressive Wendy🐞🦋🇺🇸🌺

[@HomesteadEngineering]

We built our house as well and that is a major project for sure. That should keep you busy for a while. One note: If you can, think about designing the opening of this shelf into your kitchen cabinets and the back end lands in the garage or pantry. Load it when you come home with groceries and pull them out right from the kitchen. Have a cabinet door to match. Just a thought...

[@hardnackfarms1736]

@@HomesteadEngineering that’s a good thought the house part is ready built but we designed it so we could unload in the garage and pull a cart in. The pantry isn’t close to the garage. The laundry is and safe room tornadoes here🙁 but that would be neat if we could have designed that. I think you would like my pantry. It’s a dream pantry.

[@ai4px]

What's the recommended slope for the shelves?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Wes, My shelves are at about 4 degrees and the cans stick just a little. So maybe 5 or 6 degrees. Thanks!

[@oladeegriffin7434]

I have been looking for something like this! Thank you

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Hope you like it!

[@MstangMch4]

I liked it!!! My only problem is I can't help but think theres too much space between shelves & wondering if could fit more shelves in!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Yes, I think you could add a shelf on the bottom side of every 2x4 rail thereby doubling the capacity.

[@JenkinsStevenD]

You might make sure your wall is load-bearing too before you go doubling capacity.

[@MissouriPrepper64052]

I so need to hire someone to do this for me for my canned goods downstairs

[@HomesteadEngineering]

You can do it! :)

[@painintheback847]

Goos job right here..... a bit oversized for me but solid made ..... thanks for sharing

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks for watching!

[@wendychu4634]

That’s where all the toilet rolls went! This man’s food storage is amazing

[@SandraGonzalez85]

I really like the concept, I might used it on a smaller scale, thanks for the tip!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Sandra, If you have a pantry in your kitchen where the back side of it happens to be in a room, like a laundry room, that you could cut the wall open, then you could feed from laundry room and have just the can fronts in the pantry. Get it?

[@SandraGonzalez85]

David Armstrong thats a great idea, unfortunately the space is really small and the wall is not easy to cut as it is cement, the way houses are build in my country (Mexico) is different from the US 😅 but is a really good idea, I have a window that's not usable so I might be able to use it in that way... Thanks!

[@flyty2134]

Good video thanks for sharing God bless you and yours.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@brankz1533]

Before people was making fun of him for doing this now he’s safe making fun of us for not doing the same

[@HomesteadEngineering]

I;m not making fun of anyone, especially if they own a Jeep! :)

[@twdjt6245]

Lol ikr.... bet this whole thing is going to create so many future peepers when it’s all through.

[@brankz1533]

Jen Tuesday I’ll be one of them for sure

[@twdjt6245]

BRANKZ I wouldn’t say I’m a prepper, but I’m the next best thing ; a bargain shopper.....so I regularly buy everything I can in bulk, do some couponing on some things, and have alerts set online for deals on certain items/necessities ....because of this I almost always have as much as a year supply of things like TP, hand soap, detergents, cleaners, toothpaste, paper towels, shampoo, flour, sugar, salt, oils, etc etc..an entire hall closet and a shelving unit in our garage nearly full of these things. Funny thing is I started and continued doing this mainly to save money/limit trips to the store....(also it’s relieving to not have to worry about a lot of necessities in moments when my budget is disrupted.)....but as you can imagine, I recently found out another very positive unexpected advantage of always having like a 6+ months supply of almost all of the things sold out in stores now. 😁 The great part is that it’s simply all about the pattern of which I buy these things....I don’t spend a dollar more for them than anyone else does ....to the contrary; I spend much less via buying in bulk, visiting the stores less, and also couponing/sale shopping gets me some things for a tiny fraction of regular price and sometimes even free.

[@jatimyw]

under normal condition, are you eating that much _must be rotated_ canned foods?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Most of the Mountain House #10 cans will last for 30 years. My canned stuff from my garden will last for years but loses its nutritional value as time goes on. I plan to eat the garden canned food two years back in order to always have a one year supply of it. As for regular canned foods: According to the USDA, high-acid canned foods like tomatoes and citrus fruits, will keep for up to 1½ years. Low-acid canned foods, that's pretty much everything else, including vegetables, meat, and fish will last for up to 5 years. I would guess that it’s probably longer than that. Thanks!

[@fredhagerman8197]

So tell me, where did you come up with this idea and the use of the drywall bead etc? The original built and shared online back in 2010 held more cans with a smaller footprint and no wasted space between each shelf.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Hello Fred, I started building shelves like this back in the 1980's. As I have said before, I developed this design over the years from seeing many other ideas. I imagine the "original design" goes back to about the time of the wheel. That's the way progress works. We all stand on the shoulders of those before us.

[@sincerely-b]

Wow, this is awesome!! Great idea!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks!

[@backwoodspacker941]

Nice shelves, thanks for sharing

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Thanks for watching!

[@tonimitchell9930]

I just love this, and it just makes so much sense to do it this way. You don't have to worry about rotating ~~!

[@smilingdog54]

Best setup I’ve seen! Most take up way too much room! Did you use 1/2” or 3/4” plywood for the shelves? Sorry, I just read your supply list.

[@marissalynne7369]

What is the height and width (from wall) when finished? Do you know approx how many cans it holds?

[@HomesteadEngineering]

It's 8' tall, 2' wide and 8' long. This is how I built it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIvFoohvpt2InaM

[@marissalynne7369]

@@HomesteadEngineering Very helpful! Thanks so much!

[@The_Woof_Pack]

Strategic Partners? I've never seen that box anywhere except at work where we sell nursing scrubs. But they are really good boxes! I used them to move.

[@goodguy...badrep.]

Looks like you are prepared!

[@dthievin]

Perfect invention for people who eat everything from cans. Personally I couldn't justify storage for 400 cans, but I appreciate the idea.

[@HomesteadEngineering]

Its not for everyone...