Shelving

[Stu from NYC]

We are new to the villages (Feb 2020) and it is time to organize storage in our garage.

We are from up north (NYC and than Va) and would ordinarily purchase steel shelving but due to the heat wondering if we should purchase ventilated shelving.

Wondering about pros and cons.

Thanks for your help.

[retiredguy123]

We are new to the villages (Feb 2020) and it is time to organize storage in our garage.

We are from up north (NYC and than Va) and would ordinarily purchase steel shelving but due to the heat wondering if we should purchase ventilated shelving.

Wondering about pros and cons.

Thanks for your help.
I would highly recommend the Container Store Elfa shelving system for a garage. Very easy to install (ventilated or not) and totally flexible and changeable in design. You just install a track on the wall near the ceiling and hang the shelves on the track. But, it is not cheap.

[villagetinker]

I have Husky (Home Depot) steel cabinets lifetime warranty in our garage for over 6 years so far, and they work great.

[Stu from NYC]

I have Husky (Home Depot) steel cabinets lifetime warranty in our garage for over 6 years so far, and they work great.

Thanks for the info. Question though.

Understand the shelving part but what is the point of the doors? Seems like it will be harder to find the tools I will put on new shelves.

[villagetinker]

I have a working garage, this means lots of dust, etc., so doors were a requirement. I originally put post-it notes on the cabinets so i knew which ones had what tools, I now no longer need the post-it notes.

[Stu from NYC]

I have a working garage, this means lots of dust, etc., so doors were a requirement. I originally put post-it notes on the cabinets so i knew which ones had what tools, I now no longer need the post-it notes.

Thanks makes all the sense in the world.

It is too hot to stay in there so just need a storage space for my stuff. Wondering what consistent hot shelves will do to cartons and plastic stuff.

That is why I am thinking plastic might be better but hopefully others will say what they have done..

[LizzieBorden]

15 years ago, I put white large closets at the front of the garage for storage, and then wire shelving on the sides. Over the years the shelving looked “messy”. Last year, I put three more Full sized white cupboards on one side of the garage And two more along the other side and got rid of the metal shelving. I LOVE IT, and wished i had done that years ago. So much neater, easier to store and find and much cleaner look in my garage now.

[Maryc7878]

We have white cupboards with doors and lots of shelves. No, problem with heat. And everything looks neat.

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

Thanks makes all the sense in the world.

It is too hot to stay in there so just need a storage space for my stuff. Wondering what consistent hot shelves will do to cartons and plastic stuff.

That is why I am thinking plastic might be better but hopefully others will say what they have done..
I have a menagerie of storage in our Oversized garage, all is solid, and some is metal, some is other material, i also have plastic tubs on some to storage wife’s household items, no problem with it. Get what works for you and ENJOY the lifestyle here which is the BEST in the U.S. God bless America

[steve1025]

When we moved in we did two things that made me happy. We had someone come in and do a California Closets on all the closets. Then had them place the wire racks that took down and mounted them in the garage.

[THUNDERCHIEF]

We are new to the villages (Feb 2020) and it is time to organize storage in our garage.

We are from up north (NYC and than Va) and would ordinarily purchase steel shelving but due to the heat wondering if we should purchase ventilated shelving.

Wondering about pros and cons.

Thanks for your help.
We have shelving which is open top and bottom.

[Villages Kahuna]

Don’t know what you mean by steel vs ventilated shelving. But I’ve installed the heavier weight wire shelving available at Hone Depot or Lowes in both closets and the garage. It’s the style with slotted vertical components that hang from a horizontal steel component across the top. Various lengths of shelving supports lock into slots in the vertical parts and the wire shelving rests/locks on to those shelf supports.

This shelving supports a huge amount of weight. It requires either anchors or concrete screws to fasten the weight-bearing horizontal component across the top. The vertical components can be fastened to the wall with “regular” screws.

[TomPerrett]

Make sure you don’t make your garage to narrow by putting shelving on both sides. You don’t want be banging you car doors on things when you get in or out of your car.

[bpascani]

I used Closets by Design, and was VERY disappointed. Wouldn't use again!

[Sneuber]

Wire racking on wheels from Sam’s ....strong and ventilated

[rjm1cc]

As mentioned be sure the shelving does not give you a problem getting into and out of your car.

I attached my shelving to the ceiling for long term storage. But remember the downside is you need a ladder to get to it and you do not want to store stuff you use very offen and it may be a problem as you age. Also consider using a pully system mounted to the ceiling for items such as bikes. Tools can be hung on the ceiling racks also. I would not buy anything until you spend a couple of weeks in the home. I think any type of shelving will work. Remember, only store items that can take the heat.

[Scorpyo]

All good suggestions. Let me tell you what NOT to do. Don't look at one of your issues of Family Handyman (like I did) or go to their web-site for suggestions. I did and built a unit of my own. Although it came out pretty good, even if I say so myself, it wound up costing me more for materials than if I bought a nice metal one from Sam's Club. Also, a lot of work. Way more than what they estimated.

[Dgodin]

We bought standalone wire shelving. Inexpensive yet sturdy enough. 18d x 48W x 72H. 4 shelves per rack. We have them on both long walls.

[gssorlando]

I would highly recommend GARAGE STORAGE SOLUTIONS. they can be found at garagestoragesolution dot com/ or facebook dot com/gssorlando. mention code H and get a free set of hooks.:)

[Stu from NYC]

Thanks for your help purchased two units of plastic ventilated shelving which should come in just about 3 weeks.

[Lbmb24101]

What happened with Closets by Design? I am starting the research process to install garage cabinetry...

[tewaller]

We have ventilated metal shelving and use plastic totes. In addition, I found plastic covers that fit over the shelves that you can zip up so all the totes or whatever else you store on them (pressure cooker) don't get dusty. We've been here a year (from northern VA, near Quantico, and I am am originally from Queens). So far, so good.

[Pinball wizard]

I did this on the back wall...
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1428/2706/products/qzd02ufszxl0umcob0bb_1024x.jpg?v=1591284516

And put wire shelving units on the sides.

[Stu from NYC]

I did this on the back wall...
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1428/2706/products/qzd02ufszxl0umcob0bb_1024x.jpg?v=1591284516

And put wire shelving units on the sides.

Guess your garage is deeper than ours. Once our Camry is in not enough space to do what you did. I see why so many people leave cars outside.

Someday when we get another car with be difficult to put two in at same time.

[Lbmb24101]

I used Closets by Design, and was VERY disappointed. Wouldn't use again!

I am researching garage cabinetry. Would you let me know , please,
What went wrong with Closets by design?