Prepper Pantry: How to Build Shelving for Home Bottled Goods

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3 жыл бұрын

Home bottling is a great way to preserve the garden bounty. Not only are the jars beautiful to look at, but the food tastes great. One challenge that we have faced over the years is finding the ideal way to store our bottles. Jonathan designed the perfect solutions and this bottle room has served us well for over 10 years.
In this video, Jonathan explains the design and shows you the basics so that you could tweak his design and create the perfect space to store your beautiful bottles.
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@TheAberrantGardener 3 жыл бұрын

That's such a beautiful set up! Wow!

@LaurelRussellRanchGirl 3 жыл бұрын

My dream shelves 🙃

@PaigeTheArtist 2 жыл бұрын

Great shelves. I have always been frustrated watching people store jars without a strip of wood keeping them from falling on the floor. So much prepping just for it to smash on the floor. All they needed was a strip of wood to hold things in. You are the first person I have seen do this. 2 thumbs up.

@stevenschnepp576 Жыл бұрын

I have cats. I would *never* put something breakable on a shelf without a railing to keep it in.

@mya514 Жыл бұрын

awesome!.. this is by far the best design I have seen for storage jars.. this is what I will build for myself...thank you

@cliffordbarnes7562 Жыл бұрын

Used your design on a small 7 x 8 ft canning room. Was able to get two 82" x 24" shelving units , each with 6 shelves. This is an incredibly strong shelf design. No worries about our hard earned canned goods winding up on the ground. Thanks for this awesome video.

@cliffordbarnes7562 Жыл бұрын

@@TheProvidentPrepper Id send a photo if i could figure out how. Lol. The main difference is i used 3/4 melamine instead of standard particle board. Turned out great.

@PaulM-kc2tk 11 ай бұрын

I love these shelves and am in the process of making the same. Only difference for me is that I put a strip of cardboard between the jars that can physically touch... we're also in Earthquake country and losing all of my food storage would be disastrous.

@quilterjanet 3 жыл бұрын

Another thing to put between the jars is foundation seal foam from big box stores. We used it when we built our garage-mahal and found it was great to weave between the jars. Very inexpensive too.

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Janet...Great idea! It is a bit pricey, but would do well! Thanks for being part of the solution!!

@paintingtracey 2 жыл бұрын

Wow incredibly well built!

@menteinquieta49 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel changed my mind about prepping and I've been learning a lot from you for 2 years.

@mariannapommanas6886 Жыл бұрын

Your way is my favorite way and so we will try to build something similar. Thank you for sharing it is really great way to keep everything in order

@shibui99 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful, sturdy, & practical!!! Thanx for sharing!!

@ThornAndel 3 жыл бұрын

As a fellow engineer I'd say you did a bang-up job, worthy of emulation. Might you sell the plans for the shelves?

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

No...sorry, the plans are in my head, but I will help answer any question you have. Hopefully the video got you most of the way there. I will help with the rest. Hopefully lumber prices drop a bit so more people can get it done! Thanks for being part of the solution!!

@gordotime 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanBJones Apologies if this was previously asked, but what is the height between the shelves? It does look like the perfect height like you mentioned, would love to copy that. Thank you!

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

@@gordotime Not a problem at all! Height is 8 inches clear space. Top of the fir strip bar is 3 inches. Let me know if you have other questions! Thanks for being part of the solution!

@svenz16 2 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanBJones what the span width of the shelves when spacing the upright 2x4s?

@kawaiisenshi2401 8 ай бұрын

@JonathanBJones maybe u can hire a company that may be willing to take the principles of this build based on the common purpose we all value (storing canning jars) and sell it as a product for others to purchase

@littleme3597 Жыл бұрын

Just beautiful. What else can we say? Excellent.

@snsmystic 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic!

@whynot2934 3 жыл бұрын

Best shelving setup! Love it.

@tonymatthews445 3 жыл бұрын

Wish I had a space like that. I have a tiny space under my stairs that I could organise, but I've to find somewhere to put that stuff first. Some great tips, thanks for sharing.

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Tony...thanks for the comment...space is a very real issue. I hope that you can find some creative ways to make it happen. Thanks for being part of the solution!!

@jansan9125 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect - thank y'all!

@gsdalpha1358 3 жыл бұрын

Those are a work of art. THANK YOU for sharing!

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment...and thanks for being part of the solution!!

@marygallagher3428 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous shelves! For storing my jars of food I've been using adjustable wooden Ivar shelving units from Ikea.

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Mary...thanks for the comment. Sounds like you have something that works...the important thing is to be making progress, which it sounds like you are. WAY TO GO! Thanks for being part of the solution!!

@lilianecarvalho2940 3 жыл бұрын

Bela despensa.👏👏👏

@mindy1582 3 жыл бұрын

Love that I wish I can make so.e in my home sometime in the future.

@laurarowland7926 3 жыл бұрын

Man..you did an awesome job👍👍

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Laura...thanks for your compliment. I really like building practical things, but don't care much for making it look shiny or fancy. I loved building it with Sam...that's how a lot of my bonding with the kids happens. Our projects together often don't have the polished look, but we enjoy learning and working together. Thanks again...and thanks for being part of the solution!!

@1456Sassy 3 ай бұрын

This is what I'm looking for. I do know full pint jars weigh at least 20lbs per case of 12 of my chicken soup. I live in an apartment, so need something that would be freestanding also. I'd prefer wood shelving, but atm I have 2 honey do wire shelving units and am not super comfortable when it comes time to hold the full jars.

@bearrivermama6414 3 жыл бұрын

That is a thing of beauty 😍 I love it. I am currently using some industrial grade temporary shelves until I can get my cellar finished (we are set to begin construction in a couple weeks 😃) I'm building crates with corners that extend up above the jars, enough above so you can lift a jar in and out without unstacking. The bottom of them has a lip that will lock each crate to the one below it. I am hoping this will help keep me well organized and I can easily rearrange depending on what can good we are utilizing the most at that given time. Our meals are very different depending on the season so the ability to re- prioritize my access is very helpful. (I can grab the crate of canned chili mix and relocate it to my working pantry during the winter when we eat a lot of chili.) there are plans on Pinterest for similar crates. These crates could easily go in shelves or can stand in a stack on their own. Plus, they are easy to grab and relocate in a hurry if we ever have flooding our need to relocate for some unforeseen reason.

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bear River Mama...thanks for your comments! Sounds like another great video demonstrating these crates...think on that one! I would love to see all the details! Thanks for being part of the solution!!

@bearrivermama6414 3 жыл бұрын

Jonathan B. Jones that is a great idea. 👍🏻 it's a project that I could easily layout in a video format (if I can figure out my video equipment 😂give me a nail gun and a chop saw and I'm rolling but hand me technology and I am completely inept 🤣) when I get rolling I'll throw together a cut sheet that would be easy to throw up on your website for anyone interested 😁 Thank you!, for always being an encourager to your followers ❤️

@bearrivermama6414 3 жыл бұрын

The Provident Prepper I can't wait 🤗 we have foundation issues and my cellar has been sitting empty for 4 years waiting for us to install steal I-beams to reinforce our foundation. Once it's done I'm hoping material prices will allow us to completely finish it off🙏🏻 we have a neighbor who is milling us up some tamarack slabs for the project. I might have him make some cedar slabs too🤷🏻‍♀️ I think you jar storage area is AWESOME!!! Jonathan did a fantastic job engineering everything. Your future cellar will be top notch! No doubt!

@user-vi5lj3cn9o 3 күн бұрын

Can you please link ur canning pantry tour id love to watch it

@donnarieke2174 9 ай бұрын

Great shelves! Im planinh for aunit in my furnace room also. I plan to store 5 gallon on floor, then 1/2 gallons, quart, and so forth. Basically smaller sizes above bigger sizes. My questio is.... How mny inches of head room do you have above your jar height? I assume I can use the same amount for each shelf height, just add that to the different jar heights. Im looking forward t your reply Again, great shelves, thanks for the video!

@hopessimplelife7995 3 жыл бұрын

HI, I just perched a mill got my wheat with no problem but I don't know what kind of corn to buy for milling was looking every where and haven't found real info on what to buy only info I found was popcorn is that correct?

@kawaiisenshi2401 8 ай бұрын

Are you willing to sell plans? I think this is really needed for those of us who are not structural engineers

@davej7458 3 жыл бұрын

You have built some wonderfull shelves. Particularly the furring straps across the front of the shelves. I have been Puzzling about how to do that and make it effective and still get jars in-and-out. You made it look simple. I was leaning towards using some one by four attached on top of the shelf to strengthen the shelf and keep the jars in. I was thinking about how high they could be. Yours are much higher than I was picturing and all the better for it. How high is the the top of the of the jar stop and what is the free space between the shelves at the front? The potential to protect a lot your hard work and food supply is important. I think the chances are great that a lot of good food will end up on the floor when there is an earthquake.

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Dave...thanks for your comments. Clear space between shelves is 8 inches. Top of fir strip is 3 inches above the shelf. And you are right...there will be lots of food lost off peoples shelves when a quake hits. Thanks again...and thanks for being part of the solution!

@ShadowScoutSwede 3 жыл бұрын

Well, i live in a apartment 3 room and a kitchen and i also have a storage in the basement with no windows and i had in mind to put up a shelf there maybe 2 and put some of my preps on those. And the temperature there is much cooler than in my apartment. Great video but it would be difficult to put in that kind of shelf you have in my storage. Thanks for the tip much appreciated.

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments. Sounds like you have some good things happening and some good options. Keep making progress! Thanks for being part of the solution!!

@ShadowScoutSwede 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanBJones It is better to be part of the solution than be part of the problem.

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

@@ShadowScoutSwede Exactly right...in every situation we are one or the other...let's be part of the solution! Thanks again!

@The-Grateful-Hippie 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome idea but my big concern with them being in a semi common area is concealment. I would try to come up with a few ways to make your supplies looks like boxes if junk 😉.

@ShadowScoutSwede 3 жыл бұрын

@@The-Grateful-Hippie Well the best with my basement storage are that no one can see what i have in there. It is all covered and it is not a chicken net or so.

@rebeccahstay 2 ай бұрын

How do you get to what's stored in the corner areas of each shelf? How did you reinforce the back corner areas?

@TheProvidentPrepper 2 ай бұрын

Every shelf is set on 2x4s that are secured directly to the studs in the wall. The very corner is a bit rough but I can reach it just fine with the help of a little paint stick :) Great question!

@bubbaredneck75 3 жыл бұрын

do you have say blueprints with the measurements ? spacing top to shelf and rail spacing for 2 jars?

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Bubba...blueprints are all in my head, but I can give you some measurements. Clear distance between shelves is 8-inches. Top of front rail is 3 inches from the shelf. Clear distance between rails is 8 inches (probably could have gone 7.5 inches, but I didn't want things that tight). If you have other questions, connect back on our contact page. Thanks for being part of the solution!!

@lisablake4237 10 ай бұрын

That's s nice system. I'm also in earthquake country

@mitchevans8214 6 ай бұрын

Why would you put 2x4 laying down on the front under the plywood

@firearmsstudent 3 жыл бұрын

Would be nice if you could roll them on a track so they can be compressed together to save space... connect them together for earthquake support

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

I actually considered putting a metal track or some angled pieces on the back so I could push from the front and have them wrap around the back. Decided that would be a lot of work, so I backed off. You have a great idea...I will think on that. Thanks for being part of the solution!

@EvilBlonde1 3 жыл бұрын

Where do you find the lids in Utah ?

@susanschneider-baker49 3 жыл бұрын

'Ace is the Place' of our Happy Hardware Store. All USA made Products, I have never purchased any poorly made, engineered, wrong dimensional products from them. Perfect every time. Their Company Buyers must have the name and address of every small manufacturing company in the USA on their Rodex file.

@LaurelRussellRanchGirl 3 жыл бұрын

Bimart has all canning supplies. Reusable lids are best!

@EvilBlonde1 3 жыл бұрын

@@susanschneider-baker49 I Bought some Chinese PUR Brand lids at Ace here in Layton and half the seals failed after six months.. I will only use Ball or Kerr lids from now on.

@greywolfoutdoorshomestead9962 3 жыл бұрын

I was wondering if you folks lived in earth quake area

@briana1376 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah that's what I was wondering about that too

@The-Grateful-Hippie 3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking and planning out how to build mine. I've got a nice U shaped room in the basement that's not enclosed. I was hoping lumber prices would come back down some but probably not. I had an idea to replace the socks. What about a pool noodle slit and slid over the rail. Granted this would be best for someone building from scratch so the space can be accounted for. There are also thin craft foam sheets that have an adhesive back. Cut the sheets in strips to fit the rails and attach on the inside.

@oldschooljeremy8124 3 жыл бұрын

So how many jars have you dropped putting them in or taking them out? ; )

@ragnarmjolnir9654 3 жыл бұрын

1400 jars? With the size o your tribe thats what, 2 or 3 weeks? 😂🤣😂🤣 yeah, yeah, I know. Im a troll 👍.

@rosered1070 3 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the price of wood.👎👎

@JonathanBJones 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Audrey...yes, it is really crazy. There is hope that lumber prices will come back down later this year...let's hope that is the case. Thanks for your comment and thanks for being part of the solution!!

@susanschneider-baker49 3 жыл бұрын

Our Canadian neighbors worked Socially distanced though the Pandemic in the Lumber Industry and are sitting on an unbelievable amount of Lumber, but can't get it across the Northern Border to us. Time to open both Borders up and get back to business.

@rosered1070 3 жыл бұрын

@@JonathanBJones thanks,I enjoyed your video yeh but no wood. Mybe things will get better but I wont hold my breath. To think a few months ago in Texas we burned our furniture to stay warm and not die. Now no furniture. But on the bright side the kids love it ,room to run and tumble. Camping every night😊