How To Build Storage Shelves Over Garage Door

Line up the pool noodle on the wall so that at least two of the slits sit over studs.

How to build storage shelves over garage door.

Secure the sides to the corner connectors with sd8 screws. Use a utility knife to cut slits in the foam noodle spacing them 4 in. In this video i ll show you how to build a shelf storage above garage door in few simple steps. These shelves can hold a good amount though it s not a good idea to store very heavy items up there.

All you need is a length of 3 in diameter pvc pipe and a foam swimming pool noodle for this diy garage storage system. Measure how high you want to level your shelf take into account the size of the totes or storage boxes you like to use and how much head clearance you have above where the garage door rolls up. Just cut matching pieces then screw 2 4 cleats to the ceiling and screw the lattice to the wall studs and cleats. In the pvc pipe.

This designer mounted his above the garage door making it invisible from the outside when the door is open. Holes spaced every 4 in. Install the 2 x 4 x 92 board in the front and secure to the front corner connectors with sd8 screws. This took several times rolling the garage door up and down to be very very sure it would open and close without hitting the shelves.

To make this you ll need some plywood deck screws a power drill drywall screws a stud finder and miter saw. To start i found the appropriate distance from the front wall in the garage to the ceiling joist i wanted to secure to. Lift the shelf frame into place installing the sides into the corner connectors. Level and secure to the garage wall in the studs with 2 screws.

It s a cheap storage solution to create some wooden garage shelves.