Garage Storage Ideas - Overhead Storage
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Garage Storage Ideas - Overhead Storage
I have pretty high ceilings in my garage and was thinking about how to make use of the space (other than putting in a lift, which will not happen any time soon).
Anyone has these Onrax things or something similar in terms of overhead storage? Thoughts and comments?
http://www.onrax.com/
I'm probably going to put some shelving along the rear wall and maybe a work bench plus pegboard along one of the side walls.
Anyone has these Onrax things or something similar in terms of overhead storage? Thoughts and comments?
http://www.onrax.com/
I'm probably going to put some shelving along the rear wall and maybe a work bench plus pegboard along one of the side walls.
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Yeah, I plan on doing that for the back wall, and maybe even one of the side walls. I just want to make some good use of all the air space I have above the garage door. I'll try to post a picture later.
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Butt-simple to do.
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Joel.....
big basket or custom-built shelf
+
pulley system attached to ceiling
=
overhead storage that you can raise/lower to load it up without a ladder.
If my garage overhead was higher than 9' or so I would...
big basket or custom-built shelf
+
pulley system attached to ceiling
=
overhead storage that you can raise/lower to load it up without a ladder.
If my garage overhead was higher than 9' or so I would...
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Joel and I are so short, we should just leave the baskets on the floor.
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For now, I'm going to do the custom racks on the side/rear wall like you guys, then see if I really need the extra storage up top. That can always wait until later. I also still have a basement storage room and closets.
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I would only install these in a truss roof. That may not be a problem, but it is something to think about. A lot of carpenters and weldors do this same thing for storing lumber and steel.(Respectively)
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Not quite sure where you're going with this but yes you wouldn't want to anchor something like this in the drywall. That's why they include gigantor lagbolts for installation.
#16
I would run an auxiliary beam with posts at each side of the garage. Let them support the weight rather than the floor of your bedroom/kitchen/whatever.
+1 on the truss ceiling. I wouldn't hang much weight from a standard 4x6 joist....
+1 on the truss ceiling. I wouldn't hang much weight from a standard 4x6 joist....
#17
I built an overhead one out of wood. Made it 4x8 so one big piece of plywood wood fit nicely. I put it in a corner, so I used lag bolts to but a 2x4 on one wall and used the existing header on the other. I then attached 2x4's with lag bolts to every joist on the roof (Slanted, unfinished ceiling). These held another 2x4 parallel with the one on the wall, and then I put some across like slats.
Took an afternoon, cost under 50 bucks, and I only needed a hand from my dad on putting up the 4x8' plywood.
Then I moved.... :/
Took an afternoon, cost under 50 bucks, and I only needed a hand from my dad on putting up the 4x8' plywood.
Then I moved.... :/
#18
I installed an overhead storage organizer like yours, but the height could be adjusted based on my needs. I think, you should have bought such a system and best utilize the space.
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Joel, you probably already have it figured out since this thread is over 4 years old. I was about to buy some Onrax or something similar but just couldn't justify spending over $300 for one shelf.
Fabbed up something similar out of wood and 90 degree metal. Did 2 shelves like this (put up another one on the opposing side) for about $100. Painted it to match the cabinets in the garage. Turned out pretty nice.
Fabbed up something similar out of wood and 90 degree metal. Did 2 shelves like this (put up another one on the opposing side) for about $100. Painted it to match the cabinets in the garage. Turned out pretty nice.
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Garage Storage Ideas - Overhead Storage
Garage storage is often intended to make efficient use of space.
It may also hard to access when needed because of its height. But it well help to keep our things arrange and spacious area.
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