DIY Garage Pantry Space
Our house doesn't really have any pantry space or large storage and our laundry room is in the garage. We have a fireplace and the garage has wasted space from where the chimney juts into the garage.
We're thinking about building pantry space to wrap around the chimney, but I'm having a tough time finding any DIY tips or plans online.
Has anyone built a pantry space in their garage? Or do you have any tips? Much appreciated. Ask any questions. Thanks!
We're thinking about building pantry space to wrap around the chimney, but I'm having a tough time finding any DIY tips or plans online.
Has anyone built a pantry space in their garage? Or do you have any tips? Much appreciated. Ask any questions. Thanks!
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We built one and opened up the common wall in the kitchen so the space is accessible from inside the house. We used 4 x 4 posts for support (short ones from concrete slab to new pantry floor) 2 x 6 rim joists and joists at 12" on center, 3/4" plywood on the floor (all set to be level with the floor inside but you have to break through the wall first to know exactly where that is), 2 x 4 studs at 16" o.c., batt insulation, 1/2" plywood sheeting on garage side of walls, drywall on inside (don't forget blocking for your shelves!) and again studs and plywood for "ceiling" on garage side. I wouldn't breach the chimney in anyway. Insulation the floor joists as well. Mine has been in place for wow 10 years or so and all is good! Be sure you know if your wall is load bearing or not, if you open it up, you will need to shore it up to get the header in or get help at least on this part from a carpenter. Good Luck! Hope this helps.
Moxie
on Jan 10, 2014
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