Overhead Garage Storage
Since my basement is finished, I don’t have much room to store bulk items. Closets can help to de-clutter. Basement and garage shelving can go a long way towards solving the storage problem. However, one often overlooked option is the garage ceiling. Depending on the ceiling height, you may have one or more storage options. In this article, I want to highlight the overhead storage platform.
I recently installed a 45” x 45” platform over each garage bay. The platform supports up to 250 pounds and adjusts in depth from the ceiling from 18” to 28”. So far these have proven to be extremely useful. Not only have they enabled me to make use of otherwise wasted space in my garage, but the platform is great for storing very large boxes that will not fit on wall shelving.
I purchased the Craftsman HighAWAY Storage System. I was pretty happy with it except for the lag bolts that shipped in the box. They almost all stripped. I ended up throwing them all away and purchasing some better quality ones from Home Depot. Amazon sell the very similar HyLoft Overhead Storage System which receives excellent reviews.
Essentially, you find two ceiling joists and secure the platform into the joists with lag bolts. And although they boast a 250 pound weight limit, I am hesitant to test it since I park my car underneath the platform each night. I’ve been storing Christmas decorations- so I’ve packed the platform and probably haven’t exceeded 100 pounds. Installation took about an hour and a half- much of it on a ladder drilling into the ceiling. Pretty straightforward stuff. Take your time with the measuring.
Good luck!
-Jon
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