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Garage/Work Area Storage Ideas

Room by Room : Episode RXR-1706 -- More Projects »
Here are some inexpensive yet functional storage options for a garage or shop:
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Figure A

  • Install stock cabinets and a prefabricated countertop to store tools and supplies for the wood worker in the house. Place a couple of rolling tool stands underneath to accommodate larger tools such as a router and table saw (figure A).

  • Place a couple large trash containers for waste and recycling in a convenient spot for easy removal on garbage day.
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Figure B
  • A 2x4 attached to the wall is the perfect place to keep various clamps within easy reach (figure B).

  • Attach racks to the wall to keep ladders off the garage floor and avoid having to move a vehicle to access them.
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    Figure C
  • Save space by using PVC piping and plumber strap to store extra trim pieces and T-brackets to hold lumber overhead (figure C).

  • Consider having an electrician install additional outlets to make using power tools more convenient in a garage space.
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    Figure D
  • Construct a storage caddy for long-handled tools, rulers, etc. by making a frame out of 1x4 pine, and then attach 1x2 dividers across the bottom and the top (figure D).

  • Install a series of hanging tool racks to hold garden tools and eliminate the clutter that occurs when tools are placed in the corner of the garage. Since these hold heavier items, make sure to drive the screws directly into the furring strips for added support.
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    Figure E
  • Attach jar lids to the bottom of a shelf with two screws and fill the jars with screws, nails, washers, etc. to keep the work surface free of clutter (figure E).
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    Figure F
  • Make a portable storage unit by hot-gluing two sets of three quart-size paint cans together (figure F). Cut 1/2-inch plywood into a panel with a handle and screw the cans to either side of it. Cut another rectangular piece of plywood with a slot in the center to slide over the handle to protect the contents (screws, picture hanging hardware, nails, etc.).
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