How Do You Store Your Stuff?
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Having all the space you need doesn't do you any good unless it's organized and you can find your stuff easily. Being organized saves you money, because if you can't find your stuff when you need it, you will go out and buy another one of the items that you need, but can't find...
So, how do you store your stuff?
My husband made simple and inexpensive 2 x 4 shelving to hold all of our storage containers. They are quick and easy to make in an afternoon. We made 3 units in one day to hold all our stuff. One whole shelf holds our kids mementos. You can see more here: http://diydesignfanatic.blogspot.com/2012/10/diy-storage-how-to-store-your-stuff.html
So, how do you store your stuff?
My husband made simple and inexpensive 2 x 4 shelving to hold all of our storage containers. They are quick and easy to make in an afternoon. We made 3 units in one day to hold all our stuff. One whole shelf holds our kids mementos. You can see more here: http://diydesignfanatic.blogspot.com/2012/10/diy-storage-how-to-store-your-stuff.html
A storage area in your basement in garage doesn't have to be expensive or complicated.
This is what your storage room could look like with easy to make and inexpensive shelves.
Each shelf is 8 feet long and 2 feet wide to minimize cutting of materials. They are easy to assemble from 2 x 4's and 1/2" osb. The big box stores can cut the osb down for you at little or no charge.
This is how the shelving unit looks when completed..
We spaced the shelves to fit our storage containers in order to maximize our limited storage space.
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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I Love this Idea. The Only thing I would Change is to make it so the totes could be bigger. Otherwise ( Awesome ) Great Job.
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If you get larger toters for larger items, make your shelves deeper to accomodate them. Some of my totes are really heavy!
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Need this in my life! Thank you-making this weekend!!!
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