How To Build Storage Shelves Over Garage Door

Adding shelves above the garage door is a great way to utilize some otherwise wasted space.

How to build storage shelves over garage door.

Use a utility knife to cut slits in the foam noodle spacing them 4 in. Lift the shelf frame into place installing the sides into the corner connectors. In this video i ll show you how to build a shelf storage above garage door in few simple steps. Secure the sides to the corner connectors with sd8 screws.

Line up the pool noodle on the wall so that at least two of the slits sit over studs. This designer mounted his above the garage door making it invisible from the outside when the door is open. To start i found the appropriate distance from the front wall in the garage to the ceiling joist i wanted to secure to. Measure how high you want to level your shelf take into account the size of the totes or storage boxes you like to use and how much head clearance you have above where the garage door rolls up.

Holes spaced every 4 in. These shelves can hold a good amount though it s not a good idea to store very heavy items up there. Install the 2 x 4 x 92 board in the front and secure to the front corner connectors with sd8 screws. To make this you ll need some plywood deck screws a power drill drywall screws a stud finder and miter saw.

Just cut matching pieces then screw 2 4 cleats to the ceiling and screw the lattice to the wall studs and cleats. And adding this much storage will postpone the need for a typical outdoor storage shed. Now you can quickly find those oddball leftovers instead of going to the hardware store and buying yet another piece. In the pvc pipe.

Level and secure to the garage wall in the studs with 2 screws.