Metal Wine Storage Shelves DEAR TIM: I just put a deposit on unique metal wine storage shelves at an architectural salvage business. This metal monstrosity used to hold auto parts. It just so happens it would be perfect to hold my wine bottles on top of an open bar area in my new home. Without Read More »
Metal Pegboard Hooks TIPS Metal pegboard is far superior to old sawdust-and-glue pegboard Hooks never come out of metal pegboard Many colors available to match your flair Countless hooks and accessories available CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE & FUNNY Newsletter! This story was featured in Tim's May 8, 2018 Newsletter DEAR TIM: I've tried Read More »
"Yes, small shelves can go in between wall studs in a garage. You can stack small items, boxes of nails, aerosol cans, boxes of garden fertilizer, and many other things on these tiny shelves." How To Garage Shelving Ideas Use thin plywood between 2x4s Electric cable staples are shelf cleats 88 feet of shelving from Read More »
Built-In Bookcase Design TIPS Stop and draw a scale plan 1/2-inch-per-foot scale Consider different wood species for eye-popping results Build a small prototype - make cases modular Incorporate indirect lighting CLICK HERE to Get Tim's FREE& FUNNY Newsletter! DEAR TIM: I live in a 100-year-old wooden house and am doing all the refurbishing and maintenance Read More »
Troy McWhirter owns a townhouse in Ashburn VA. He's perplexed about what might be under the steps that lead up to his front door. Here's what he sent me: "I own a 1999 Toll Brothers townhouse with a brick second level walk up to front door. I want to know what is under those stairs? I Read More »
Quick Column Summary: How to attach shelving on pocket door wall Glue and nail cleats for support Use construction adhesive for the best support DEAR TIM: We have a pocket door to our pantry in our kitchen. We plan to install 10-inch-deep wood shelving perpendicular to the pocket door wall. This means we need to Read More »
Quick Column Summary: How to organize garage for storage Put everything on shelves or hang on the walls Consider a loft over back wall of garage Start project with a clean and purge DEAR TIM: It happens every year. At some point I can park my car in the garage, but then stuff gets in Read More »
There is a tool wall storage system that keeps your tools organized and you won't lose the hooks. Metal pegboard sheets with locking hooks are available in a wide variety of colors for your workshop. Check these tips for your workbench that will be used in front of this pegboard system.
Cheap shelving can be made quickly and easier but be sure your wood shelving is strong enough to hold your items. You may discover industrial shelving for sale on a classified-ad website or you may discover cheap storage shelves at a home center. Calculate the shelving cost to see what is the best cheap shelving units for you
Workshop storage systems can help you keep your garage workbench organized. Your garage storage system needs to contain various components, such as storage cabinets, shelving units and storage bins.
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