How Do You Hang Garage Shelves From Rafters?
Making the most out of the potential storage space in your garage can be challenging, especially if you’ve already got shelves and storage on the perimeter of the space. But consider the space above your head. If your garage has exposed rafters, they provide an excellent starting point for adding storage. A simple hanging shelf structure can give you a place to store objects that will be in the way sitting on the ground. Determine the location for your shelves. Take into consideration ease of access, and the size of the items you’ll be storing. You’ll want enough clearance so that you can place the items on the shelf and not hit the rafters above the shelf. Cut four pieces of 2-by-4-inch lumber. Each piece should measure 4 inches plus the distance below the rafters that you want the shelf at. For example, if you want your shelf to hang 24 inches below the rafters, the length of the boards will be 28 inches. These are the “hanging shelf supports.” Measure the distance between the outsid
