I have been wanting to organize the garage for a while, but shelves are too expensive and they are not worth the price. I created the shelves on the right using; particle board, 2x4's and Simpson Strong Tie Connector known as RTC-24. This is far more reasonable and will last a few generations compared to the plastic shelves that one would buy at Walmart. Did I mention all the wood was recycled from another home. Nothing like being green when building shelves and probably saved at least $100 for all the wood I did have. Not to mention I resold the wood that I did not use at my cost of $20. Not a bad investment; buy, use what you need, resell for the same price.
The DIY project reminded me of the good ole days of wood shop in high school and many familiar days renovating a 1906 house with my parents. I thoroughly enjoyed the project not because of the shelves or organizing the garage, but because of accomplishing something with my own hands and seeing the immediate work or gratification one can have when getting dirty.
As the saying goes; "Let's build something together." (Not to mention the excuses one can make to go to Home Depot or Lowe's when working on a DIY.)
I would tell you more about the project, but it is not nearly as fun writing about it as it is doing it.
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