How Do You Build Hanging Shelves For A Garage?
Everyone can use more storage space. Here’s an idea for using the space below your garage ceiling for storage without taking up valuable floor space. This article gives direction for shelves that hang 16 inches off of the ceiling and are 4 feet wide by 6 feet long. Plan for the placement of your shelf by looking for an area that you can easily access with a ladder or step stool and that does not have any duct work or other obstructions. If your ceiling rafters are exposed, mark the placement of your shelves by measuring out 6 feet from the nearest wall. If your ceiling rafters are not exposed, use a stud finder or a drill with a small bit to find the rafters and then mark the placement of your shelf. The overall size should be 4 feet wide by 6 feet long, and the frame will be attached to the joists every 2 feet. The shelf frame will consist of three U-shaped pieces. Each piece will have a four-foot bottom piece and two 16-inch side pieces. You will need to cut six 16-inch pieces of two
