Here is a short summary of different ceiling storage options. Consider the pros and cons and decide what is the preferred match for your garage organization project. Whatever the option you use, take into consideration weight limits of the hanging storage options and stay safe.
Use wood to build your own hanging storage rack. If you have a small amount of handyman ability and the proper tools, this choice may be right for you. You need the skills to cut, measure, and anchor the shelf properly. You can find free designs for such a shelf on many DIY websites. You decking will likely be a piece of plywood, which has the drawback of not being able to see through it. With wire decking, it's easier to see what you've stored on your shelf, especially if you've stacked items double deep.
Consider installing a steel storage rack. Again, if you have the proper tools and access to angled steel, you may be able to build one yourself and save a little money. Check your prices, though. Don't forget to factor in the cost of the decking, too. Steel overhead storage shelves are priced so reasonably you may get the same great price for a premade unit. There are several popular brands to choose from including SafeRacks, Strong Racks, Hyloft, and Topp Rax. Check out my other article submissions for specific reviews of these brands.
You could hang storage bins from the ceiling by wooden t-shaped tracks, as I've seen photos of this on Pinterest and other sites. This is a neat looking solution, but it requires special totes. They need to have a strong lip over " wide. Be mindful of the height of the lip, as well. For a set of special totes you might as well just buy a steel overhead shelf. If you do decide this is what you want, use clear totes so you can see what's stored inside or label the totes on at least two sides.
It's also possible to turn bare ceiling space into storage space is by setting up a two-foot shelf along the edge of the garage. Again, you've got the alternative to buy or build. A two-foot shelf is sufficient size to hold a row of totes. This style of shelving does not entice you to bury your bins behind each other, although I don't like the unused area in center ceiling. One especially creative product you can purchase online is the Monkey Bar storage shelf. They offer many arrangements created by using common pieces in a variety of combinations. Their product can be purchased as a shelf kit, golf rack, tool rack, etc. I specifically enjoy the easily moveable hooks as it allows me to change what I originally laid out to be my best configuration of hooks, but decided there was on a little better way of arranging the hooks. This kind of mixing is not fun if I utilize a dozen stand alone hooks and nails.
The fanciest overhead storage product is a powered lift. Go top end with a Loft-it storage lift for large items like your lawn tractor, watercraft, or motorcycle. This thing is a monster with 1200 weight capacity. It's pricey but cheaper than building another garage. Small units like the Racor lift provide a simple platform with 250 pound weight limit. Garage Gator sells a system of power-driven cables and hooks with similar capacities.
Use wood to build your own hanging storage rack. If you have a small amount of handyman ability and the proper tools, this choice may be right for you. You need the skills to cut, measure, and anchor the shelf properly. You can find free designs for such a shelf on many DIY websites. You decking will likely be a piece of plywood, which has the drawback of not being able to see through it. With wire decking, it's easier to see what you've stored on your shelf, especially if you've stacked items double deep.
Consider installing a steel storage rack. Again, if you have the proper tools and access to angled steel, you may be able to build one yourself and save a little money. Check your prices, though. Don't forget to factor in the cost of the decking, too. Steel overhead storage shelves are priced so reasonably you may get the same great price for a premade unit. There are several popular brands to choose from including SafeRacks, Strong Racks, Hyloft, and Topp Rax. Check out my other article submissions for specific reviews of these brands.
You could hang storage bins from the ceiling by wooden t-shaped tracks, as I've seen photos of this on Pinterest and other sites. This is a neat looking solution, but it requires special totes. They need to have a strong lip over " wide. Be mindful of the height of the lip, as well. For a set of special totes you might as well just buy a steel overhead shelf. If you do decide this is what you want, use clear totes so you can see what's stored inside or label the totes on at least two sides.
It's also possible to turn bare ceiling space into storage space is by setting up a two-foot shelf along the edge of the garage. Again, you've got the alternative to buy or build. A two-foot shelf is sufficient size to hold a row of totes. This style of shelving does not entice you to bury your bins behind each other, although I don't like the unused area in center ceiling. One especially creative product you can purchase online is the Monkey Bar storage shelf. They offer many arrangements created by using common pieces in a variety of combinations. Their product can be purchased as a shelf kit, golf rack, tool rack, etc. I specifically enjoy the easily moveable hooks as it allows me to change what I originally laid out to be my best configuration of hooks, but decided there was on a little better way of arranging the hooks. This kind of mixing is not fun if I utilize a dozen stand alone hooks and nails.
The fanciest overhead storage product is a powered lift. Go top end with a Loft-it storage lift for large items like your lawn tractor, watercraft, or motorcycle. This thing is a monster with 1200 weight capacity. It's pricey but cheaper than building another garage. Small units like the Racor lift provide a simple platform with 250 pound weight limit. Garage Gator sells a system of power-driven cables and hooks with similar capacities.
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