How do you maximize storage in a small garage?

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How do you maximize storage in a small garage?

Garage Storage Ideas that Will Maximize Your Space

  1. Make the most of vertical space with wall shelves.
  2. Use a track system for awkwardly shaped items.
  3. Get bulky items off the floor with hooks.
  4. If hanging shelves isn’t an option, use metal shelving units.
  5. Create tool “kits” with toolboxes and divided containers.

How do you hide garage storage shelves?

Hiding overhead garage storage can be as simple as hanging a curtain over the rack or using nice-looking tote boxes that are all a uniform size and shape for a more visually appealing look. AKON Curtain and Divider’s custom curtains are meant to be used as curtains for garage shelves.

How do you hide open shelves?

Hang a Picture With Access To The Books

  1. A picture can cover parts of the shelf that you don’t want to display.
  2. The picture easily swings open.
  3. Paint baskets to match the shelving color.
  4. Vases look good and can be used for storage.
  5. A pull down picture hides what is behind it.

How do you hang fabric to cover a shelf?

Hiding Shelves with Fabric. Attach fabric to your shelves with adhesive strips for an easy solution. Cut a piece of fabric so that it spans the height and width of your shelves. Attach 2 to 3 adhesive strips across the top of your shelves, then stick the top of your fabric onto them.

What is the best garage shelving?

– BEST WALL MOUNT: FLEXIMOUNTS 2-Pack 2x6ft Garage Shelving – BEST CEILING MOUNT: FLEXIMOUNTS 4×8 Overhead Garage Storage Rack – BEST FREESTANDING: Seville Classics 5-Tier Steel Wire Shelving – BEST ADJUSTABLE: FLEXIMOUNTS 3-Tier Storage Wall Shelves – BEST CUSTOM SYSTEM: 2x4basics Custom Shelving and Storage System

How to build fast and easy garage shelving?

8 – 2×4@12 feet long

  • 6 – 2×4@8 feet long or 92-5/8 stud length
  • 3 sheets of 1/2″ plywood,OSB or similar,ripped in half,two strips 24″ wide x 8 feet long
  • 3″ self tapping wood screws (about 150)
  • 2″ self tapping wood screws (about 100)

    • How to build shelves for storage in a garage?

    Cut all of your boards and plywood using a circular saw. Look for long,straight boards without any deformities.

  • Make a frame for each shelf using 2 in × 4 in (5.1 cm × 10.2 cm) boards.
  • Screw or nail the frame together.
  • Nail the plywood on top of your shelves.
  • Attach the bottom shelf to 2 in × 4 in (5.1 cm × 10.2 cm) uprights.

    • How to cover up shelves in a garage?

    Curtains With Hook-and-Loop Tape. The simplest way to cover a shelving unit is installing flat-panel curtains on the front with hook-and-loop tape.

  • Curtains With a Rod.
  • Use a Slipcover.
  • Construct a Pair of Doors.