Garage Storage Shelves

Garage Storage Shelves | EASY BUILD

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Today I show you how to build your own garage shelving unit built out of 2x4s and plywood (or OSB). This project is an easy and fun way to add tons of storage space to your garage, shop or utility room for very little money. This setup worked out great, and now I have plenty of room for my 2 cars, bikes, Christmas decorations, and other deep storage!
UPDATE: Check out an updated video where I build similar shelves, but they have a higher weight capacity: • Storage Shelves for Yo...
NOTE ON STRUCTURAL SCREWS: In response several commenters who said I shouldn't use them I'd encourage you to read about them here: www.grkfasteners.com/getattac... They have a stronger shear strength than nails and are equivalent to a traditional 1/2" lag screw. I also use them in this project video: • How To Organize A Shed...
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10x3.5" Wood Screws
8x2" Wood Screws
And... a level, circular saw, chop saw and clamps.
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@JasonExplainsThings Жыл бұрын

Going on 4 years and these shelves are still as new... but if you need something EVEN STRONGER check out my last shelving build! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZmSm6ZyypOmg6s.html

@bennystrom5904 2 жыл бұрын

4 inch screws are too long because they risk hitting electrical or water lines running through the studs. Code typically requires electrical lines be run halfway into a stud which would 1.5 inches. Here, you are drilling through 1.5 inches of 2x4 material, and 1/2 inch of drywall and then your 4 inch screw is going another 2 inches into the wall studs. If you know there is not any electrical or water behind that wall, you should be fine, but most homeowners are not going to know or even have a reliable way to know for sure. In this case, You should use screws 3 inches long, giving you 1 inch into the wall stud. 1 inch is plenty and will be provide a very strong hold.

@JasonExplainsThings 2 жыл бұрын

Good points. I did check with a stud finder (that also detects wiring) where the wire was run… straight down from the attic. But I should’ve mentioned that in the video.

@dc5duben96 2 жыл бұрын

definitely one of the most important tips & shld be pinned to the top thanks!

@davidcraig9938 Жыл бұрын

Spot on...and most electrical meters and main e-boxes run on the back side of the garage.

@mimosacakes3938 3 жыл бұрын

This was the perfect solution for my own garage. Made myself some shelves this weekend. Super easy to follow, thank you for making this tutorial!

@PaulFergusonPalmer 3 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say thanks for a really easy to follow video. Followed it pretty much to the letter (though I took a couple of days at it, being a noob) and the result was great. Really strong and stable shelves and has really sorted out our garage. Our kids loved climbing on it too when it was finished. Thanks again!

@cjbrown9755 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You explained well and made it seem do-able. Love that you featured your girls that gave a real family feel to the video. Loved your choice in music but maybe a tad too loud-did not stop me from subscribing. So many of the "how too" videos are set in what appears to be shops with multi-thousands of dollars worth of fancy tools and workbenches. Keep up the great work.

@abhikainsaan 3 жыл бұрын

I am not a woodworker but an enthusiast. Me and my brother build similar garage shelves by ourselves. We were done in couple of hours. Very sturdy. I appreciate your videos.

@briangolembiesky6402 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for posting this DIY guide. My wife and I completed about 20 feet of garage shelving based on your guide. They turned out really great. The foundation screws you recommended were awesome and I finally had a reason to buy the Kreg K4. The only modification I made to our shelving is that I put vertical supports behind the main vertical supports between the shelving and carried it all the way to the floor. I’ll likely be storing heavier items and was concerned about too much weight bearing on the screws. Probably overkill but it can be fun overbuilding sometimes! Thanks so much for the video and props on doing this by yourself!

@fatbaldguy7166 2 жыл бұрын

Found this video while searching for a way to do shelves in my garage. This is awesome and so easy and WILL be how I build mine this week. Thanks!

@moderntouchfurniture 4 жыл бұрын

Jason, I just completed my shelves using a lot of your ideas, thank you so much for taking the time. The GRK Structural screws were a little intimidating, but they plowed through the studs without a hitch.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah I love those structural screws. I still predrilled but apparently you don’t have too. If you watch me shed project I used them again for that.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Check out my new video where I build some wall-mounted shelves and a workbench for my garden shed! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qp2SlbOIvszJoYk.html

@yopappy6599 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work.👍 liked the second song.👍 Is your garage floor slanted towards the front?

@ninogauthier6215 4 жыл бұрын

@@yopappy6599 And what is the second song ? (6.50m to 8.25m). Thanks.

@superman198224 4 жыл бұрын

What was the cost for the materials?

@phyllischambers5067 4 жыл бұрын

great job!

@poseidon4014 3 жыл бұрын

Can you list all of tools by words for easy for me please

@renman3426 3 жыл бұрын

Great Idea about using the scrap 2x4's as a helper! Thanks for showing that!

@fzrrrrrrrrr 3 жыл бұрын

Love your work. Organized and systematic work.

@jaygardner2338 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far the best video I've seen that explains how to build storage shelves and solves all the issues of doing it by yourself. I see people in other videos make the job more difficult. I can wait to do this in my own garage!

@JasonExplainsThings 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gardner!

@IamRobotMonkey 4 жыл бұрын

Well done that man! Especially for doing it all singlehandedly! Liked and subbed.

@yohannesmebrahtu3042 3 жыл бұрын

Great job. Very motivational. I always wanted to build a garage shelf but l don't know where to start. Here we go your video is an opener. Now l am contemplating to do things in my own. Thanks.

@richardgordon6559 4 жыл бұрын

I just built your shelves today in my garage. First time doing it, and while some cuts were questionable, they're very sturdy and I thank you for this video!

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Nice job.

@B__746 3 жыл бұрын

Could you tell me how many 2x4s to buy?

@junbingyang106 4 жыл бұрын

Love that you featured your girls that gave a real family feel to the video.

@gupttura2766 4 жыл бұрын

well..kids are very happy and so does dad...great work man. I wish I knew how to do this stuff!!!

@philipmurray9796 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the walk through, I just made a set of bunk beds loosely off the shelf design for my octuplets.

@keithfreitas2983 4 жыл бұрын

GOOD JOB! I built garage shelving like this many years ago, but only did 3 hung shelves. Did not do the bottom one because I had large heavy items that would not fit in a 24 inch space. So you would have to tailor it to what you need to store.

@eduardoosaki9169 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and beautiful shelves, thanks from Brazil.

@gagash32 4 жыл бұрын

Easy to follow instructions. I gladly saved it to use in my upcoming garage project. Thanks.

@dylanbikesthings3633 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and great result

@josevalladares6832 4 жыл бұрын

well done Jason. that's great..! very simple and so helpful..

@christianbravo2591 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome work papo! They came out amazing.

@BilluAwann 4 жыл бұрын

Second best thing about this video is the shelf itself . First best are your beautiful daughters . Blessed !

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@WEIXELTOWN 4 жыл бұрын

I'm building this tomorrow....thanks for the Idea!

@CarlosRodriguez-vg2ob 4 жыл бұрын

This was a very well made video. I can actually build my own shelfs now

@hexmartinez1705 3 жыл бұрын

Just seen your Garage Storage Shelves video! Great video with awesome explanations, Thank You! I have to mention the drill slip was a close one!

@LiquidTurbo 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this excellent content! I might try to do this in my garage because of this video!

@curtispatrick8072 4 жыл бұрын

Very well done. It's so much nicer looking and more efficient than my crappy big-box steel shelves.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis! Steel shelves can be nice, but custom building something is more flexible, customizable and cheaper. With my garage floor being not level steel shelves weren't an option anyway.

@zachorrico9816 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, I could watch DIY wood projects all day. Put this one in my back pocket when I have some time. I really liked the simple plans. Glad to see your hacks for doing the project by yourself. Those will be helpful.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Zach. I love diy videos too. Watched them so much I wanted to start doing my own a little over 2 years ago. Just started another wood working project today!

@zachorrico9816 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Explains Things look forward to it!

@danieljermynpcfl9951 Жыл бұрын

Just finished building these shelves thanks!

@haykrang9361 4 жыл бұрын

Good job brother, I can’t wait to build one for myself 👍🏻

@True77 4 жыл бұрын

I might have to redo some shelves in my garage. Definitely going to come back to this vid in the future! Like button SMASHED.

@craiggraham7746 4 жыл бұрын

Instead of saying it is cheap how about an actual what it cost?

@sunnydilyte 4 жыл бұрын

@@craiggraham7746 Yeah, that would be nice to know.. but to guess from the raw material, I'm thinking the total cost is < $50 (Wood/nails only) not including the tools of course. Is that right Jason?

@MrJustliketht 4 жыл бұрын

Its made by 2x4's. Not a lot of money. If you're super curious about the price go to home depot or rona, lowes. calculated 90 2x4s. It'll cost you about 1,500$ to make this.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

@@craiggraham7746 It was all under $200. Bought everything at Lowes.

@adam68niou1eve 3 жыл бұрын

I cant wait to do the same...its exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.

@NiteCrawlerNYC 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent work, and the music was pretty kool too.

@user-kj3bh3vm5r 3 жыл бұрын

Really good job, dude! This is what i had in mind for my basement. Imma do something similar. Thank you bud

@theirthereandtheyre2947 4 жыл бұрын

I totally need to do this.

@9catlover Жыл бұрын

here a 2nd time to remind myself. building another shelf today. Thanks so much!

@alfonsoduran208 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t wait to do this to my garage. Just need a few more tools to get it done !

@Tdub66 4 жыл бұрын

I put the sheeting on first then the vertical pieces. Nice job!

@JawazHIFI 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent built....I am going to be building one in my garage very soon....

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Syed Abbas Moosvi nice! Fun project.

@kurtmichaelson 4 жыл бұрын

Great work! I'd love to build something like that in our garage when we buy a house.

@dylanbikesthings3633 4 жыл бұрын

I'm building a small workshop in my apartment!

@jdwinchester203 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video, great detail and commentary. I did subscribe...first thing I've EVER subscribed to on KZfaq. Thanks for all this guidance. And yes, as someone else mentioned, your daughters are adorable! You are blessed.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks JD!

@borderline666 4 жыл бұрын

Well done! And glad to see you have earing protection while using your tools, I do the same ;-)

@MM-uw4lc 4 жыл бұрын

The floor should be repaired. Should check if it doesn't affect the house. Great job dear. You are very talented. A hug from Puerto Rico.

@dylansutherland271 Ай бұрын

Cool build and found out about Roy Young. Great song - Thanks!

@SKgoon 4 жыл бұрын

Just made these in my garage Pre cut 2x4x2 Pre cut 2x4x8 And OSB was 4x8, had them cut into 26.75x4 Thanks!

@ronjon1188 4 жыл бұрын

Great shelves. I did the same in my garage already but am always a sucker for diy vids on garage shelves. Nice t-shirt, too. The Great PNW company has a new fan. I gotta get me some of their stuff. :)

@ridered7262 4 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Sir! Awesome kiddos😊

@bedir4655 2 жыл бұрын

Great instruction and easy to follow.

@bossler5394 4 жыл бұрын

Gran trabajo y gran Gti 👌🏻

@MirceaBoise 3 жыл бұрын

Looks great and pretty easy to do!! thank you!!!!!

@kevins3646 4 жыл бұрын

Love how ur kids reacted after the shelf was created.

@jeremywheeler8417 4 жыл бұрын

I just did the same shelves in my garage, but I didn't do a bottom shelf. I just put stuff on the floor under the shelves. 10ft of shelving is great!

@dylanbikesthings3633 4 жыл бұрын

Very space efficient!

@onlymakingapoint 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great video, and for making it about the project only!

@Oh6Torch Жыл бұрын

Yeah, a 4” slope is a bit extreme. Mine is only a 1” slope. But, my previous house was 3”. Great build. Thanks for sharing.

@1forstars 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the spacer idea. I'm building shelves very similar in shed. Was having difficulties putting in the second shelf due to doing the project alone.

@JasonExplainsThings 2 жыл бұрын

Been there! It’s tough building stuff by yourself. I’d suggest checking out my other shelf video using strong tie brackets. Much easier to build alone.

@TheRubenator Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, made things more easy for me.

@suzannehofer2541 Жыл бұрын

Yep, this is basically the way I’m gonna do mine.

@hubsun 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video, thanks…nicely explained.

@gabrielseher193 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the inspiration. Great job!

@dylanbikesthings3633 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!

@jayner2551 4 жыл бұрын

Thats awsome! I want to do that as well in my garage!

@lourdessilva4228 4 жыл бұрын

love it, organization shelfs. thanks for share this video , more ideas please

@jbarres80 4 жыл бұрын

I need to do this good job

@matthew4284 4 жыл бұрын

So much room for activities!

@summersims3115 4 жыл бұрын

Caible love this so much!!!! 🤣 they can do karate now!!!!

@bscatcher2499 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha step Brothers

@yopappy6599 4 жыл бұрын

Caible DALE! NO POWER TOOLS DALE!! It's my tooth brush!!! No it's not! I'm almost done!

@montanawhite5699 3 жыл бұрын

Haha I was gonna say that.

@matthew4284 3 жыл бұрын

@@yopappy6599 lol

@pineapple188 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty awesome. Just the video I was looking for 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

@seanmrussell 3 жыл бұрын

Smashed it. Good work!

@obaidullah3202 4 жыл бұрын

Good Job! And very well explained 👌

@trungtruongdinh4926 4 жыл бұрын

Great and you have tow angels. Thank

@saims.2402 3 жыл бұрын

Great video man! A lot of great tips.

@djdannybhtx Жыл бұрын

Super nice build! Thank you!

@RJsonofagun 4 жыл бұрын

Good work mate!

@shawntruongorigami7558 7 ай бұрын

thank you man. I just did one for garage 👍🏼

@saims.2402 3 жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, you’re kids have a lot of your qualities! 😄

@yousufahmed8752 4 жыл бұрын

Just great and made it easy. Thanks

@generalmaximus53 4 жыл бұрын

DUDE....LOVE this video. I JUST did my garage up and guess what? Shelves !!! I was going to order them but NOW I think Ill give this a try. Thanks brother.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like building my own because you can customize everything to your situation. I also have a video about building floating shelving and a work bench for a shed if you’re interested.

@generalmaximus53 4 жыл бұрын

Jason Explains Things Absolutely!! Already told my wife and she lives the idea. I have eight kids and #9 on the way so storage is essential!!

@generalmaximus53 4 жыл бұрын

@@JasonExplainsThings HEY JASON! I JUST built the shelves in my garage yesterday. Took me all day but I think I did a pretty good job. I would love to send you the finished product and see what you think. Also, since I'm not that handy, it might be a good idea to specify which size screws go where. I was struggling a bit but I figured it out. Thanks again!

@artemicya 9 ай бұрын

thank you! you inspired me to make this in my garage :)

@mikeduda1505 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. Thanks!

@tonyt4140 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice, simple and efficient. I'm planning to do one 8' section of shelves on my garage wall. Not sure why you put the bottom shelf on other than you didn't want your bins sitting on the sloped floor. I'm putting my first shelf about 30" tall so that I can put taller & heavier items on the floor like my compressor.

@matttatum6235 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for the video. Now i just need that tape and shirt to get it done!!

@erkthejerkjerk5024 4 жыл бұрын

That’s an awesome build and a nice dodge too!

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! There's a whole series of videos about that wonderful old truck if you're interested. Truck playlist: kzfaq.info/sun/PLeG-KImklg1m3ImaNC4kpWEDtEgnWvKfB

@derek_406 4 жыл бұрын

Overbuilt AF. I love it.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

I know, right?! I love the comments about it not being strong enough. 😂

@anuarawang1784 3 жыл бұрын

TQ for sharing knowledge. Well done.

@zachgoestoeuro 2 жыл бұрын

Pocket holes for the stretchers is genius

@Castrowoodworks 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice build, I’m following your direction for my garage shelving 👍

@JasonExplainsThings 3 жыл бұрын

Nice! For some other options check out this follow up video if you need a higher weight capacity: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hZmSm6ZyypOmg6s.html

@dennisbaltazar 4 жыл бұрын

Great project. You inspired me

@jtcusa7288 4 жыл бұрын

super legit man!! def going to do this in my house!!!!

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@NeverStopDIY 4 жыл бұрын

Good job! I did the same thing in my basement. Subscribed!

@jeremywheeler8417 4 жыл бұрын

I would put a piece of trim along the bottom edge that goes down to the concrete. This will hopefully stop trash/sawdust and rodents from getting under your shelves. I love how excited you are about having more storage space. I'm the same way.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Wheeler not a bad idea. Maybe something metal... I thought about that and ended up deciding not too in case the floor got wet during winter.

@jeremywheeler8417 4 жыл бұрын

@@JasonExplainsThings I used leftover steel siding to stop things from getting under my workbench. Thanks for the video.

@Vested_Investor 4 жыл бұрын

Nice truck (the red and white one). Thumbs up on using construction screws via pocket holes!

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. There’s a bunch of videos about working on it if you’re interested. 👍

@igormord8636 4 жыл бұрын

After watching 15 other videos on the same topic, yours is the best. In fact, because of you I now have painted walls in my garage and lumber waiting to be used. Got the same Kreg Jig Master ... curious what settings you had it set to. My shelf depth will be around 19 inches and total width at 117 inches. Using same 4in framing screws you used ... expensive, but awesome quality. Probably an overkill for the light weight I plan to use the shelves for. Hope you do more DIY videos. You explain things very well. Inspiring.

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I’ve got some older home DIY videos, and I’ll do more for sure... I need to do a bunch of work to my shop.

@pueo5785 4 жыл бұрын

BOOKMARKED!! Excellent design Jason...very minimalist, simple basic cuts, but above all looks SHARP! Keeping the vertical legs outside the shelving area ensures that every square inch can be put to use.One question though: I notice you ripped the OSB panel 32" the long way...so only 1 shelf per sheet? If you cut it the short way, you would get an even three 32" (=8') pieces with only sawdust as waste. Downside is 3 seams per shelf...but not a problem if you strategically locate the cross braces under each seam. I WILL be copying your design!

@rlake349 3 жыл бұрын

Good work on the shelf’s. Nice truck btw👍🏻

@JasonExplainsThings 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Lots of videos about it. :-)

@vespaclone 4 жыл бұрын

Great video - you gained a subscriber. Good music choices, man!

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brent!

@M0E0810 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man... thanks!!!

@SergioSantosKarla 4 жыл бұрын

Muito bom. I'am from Brazil congratulation.

@tim6151 4 жыл бұрын

Love the video. Gives me some great ideas. Thanks!

@JasonExplainsThings 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Timothy!

@timdent8573 4 жыл бұрын

As for the shelves. A great easy to follow build and instructions. Thank you for posting. Think the plywood on other walls to avoid searching for studs is something I'll be doing soon. Thanks for the idea! Subscribing, time now.