How To Build Attic Shelves

I followed this tutorial by ana white which is an easy and cost effective way to make basic wood shelving for an attic basement or garage.

How to build attic shelves.

This diy guide will show you how to do just that. Make sure you set aside quite a bit of time though. Building shelving is not a quick job. Installing shelves for totes and boxes will help you keep things neat organized and easy to find.

They will act as crosspieces for every shelf. I first screwed the back support boards for each shelf into the studs. Attic storage still needs to be organized though. Use a pair of 2 x 4 length 16 for each shelf you want to build.

Attic storage can free up space in other areas of your house leaving closets and garages free of clutter. By adding shelves that are supported by 2 4 brackets attached to the rafters you can expand your useable attic storage space. Order built in under the eaves compartments and drawers for clothes and shoes. Attic spaces are amazing for creating a walk in closet and you will easily accommodate all your things there.

Nail them with an edge to the front support and the other to the back support. Storage space in attics is usually limited to the small floored area. The next step is to create the shelves. This is a great video for anyone looking to make extra space in their attic.

You can add two large rubbermaid containers to each individual shelf with space. Make wall mounted boxes and shelves to fit under the roof.