Tuck medium and lightweight stuff onto shelves suspended from the ceiling.
Ceiling garage storage diy.
You can raise or lower the shelf using a crank and secure it in place when done.
Lay out the ledger.
For my garage 35 gave me plenty of space so the garage door would clear the shelving.
Level and carpenter pencil to draw an 8 ft.
Long level line along the wall 30 in.
This ceiling storage lift by racor is perfect for storing bulky items that would normally take up floor space like outdoor furniture boxes and totes.
Find the studs along the line.
No need for a ladder when you can bring the storage down to you with a ceiling storage lift.
Our final diy garage storage solution was a simple ceiling suspended two tier shelving system that allowed us to reclaim garage floor space by storing seasonal items up and out of the way.
In case your garage ceiling has an angle the racor storage system might be exactly what you need.
Saferacks overhead garage storage combo kit.
However you can adjust the shelf height and put them anywhere.
It has these built in nylon rings which allow it to adjust to any ceiling and to keep your items nice and level no matter what.
Assemble the frame and shelf.
Label the third board as the ceiling cleat.
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Of clearance to fit a shelf and standard 12 1 2 in.
The wooden garage shelves are designed to fit into that unused space above the garage doors you need 16 in.
This measurement will be the vertical support length.