How To Build Storage Shelves Over Garage Door

Holes spaced every 4 in.

How to build storage shelves over garage door.

Secure the sides to the corner connectors with sd8 screws. It s a cheap storage solution to create some wooden garage shelves. And adding this much storage will postpone the need for a typical outdoor storage shed. In this video i ll show you how to build a shelf storage above garage door in few simple steps.

This designer mounted his above the garage door making it invisible from the outside when the door is open. 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. 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.

Adding shelves above the garage door is a great way to utilize some otherwise wasted space. Level and secure to the garage wall in the studs with 2 screws. Install the 2 x 4 x 92 board in the front and secure to the front corner connectors with sd8 screws. To start i found the appropriate distance from the front wall in the garage to the ceiling joist i wanted to secure to.

Use a utility knife to cut slits in the foam noodle spacing them 4 in. Line up the pool noodle on the wall so that at least two of the slits sit over studs. All you need is a length of 3 in diameter pvc pipe and a foam swimming pool noodle for this diy garage storage system. These shelves can hold a good amount though it s not a good idea to store very heavy items up there.

To make this you ll need some plywood deck screws a power drill drywall screws a stud finder and miter saw.