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    Home » Misc. » DIY & Hints

    DIY Garage Cubby Storage

    Published: Jun 13, 2024 · Modified: Jun 13, 2024 by Susan Moncrieff · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

    In just a couple of hours, I put up a simple cubby system to keep each family member's stuff organized. It helped us find our things and we were on time to events because we could easily find the hat/gloves/balls/shoes we needed.

    Having everyone's stuff in a designated spot was so much easier than having to find a bike helmet on the same shelf as the garden fertilizer and electric drill chargers. It made going to practices easier and much less stressful because we could find our stuff! There was no more panic over finding the lefty golf glove vs. the rest of the family.

    Cubbies in the garage from wooden crates
    Wall storage cubbies instead of shelves for the whole family!

    Each family member now has a 'cubby' for their odds and ends. Specifically for their sports stuff. In my family, that would be golf. EACH family member has their own shoes, golf balls, tees, towels, etc., all in an organized spot. Now we don't have to scramble to find anything. And we don't get our lefty golf stuff mixed up with our right-handed golf stuff.

    Benefits of these wall cubbies

    • This DIY wall storage was inexpensive to put up. Everything needed cost just under $75.00.
    • This garage cubby storage system reduced our stress level. Our garage was large, but we kept losing things (especially the small things) because there was no organization.
    • These cubbies provided 2 wall shelves plus the basket. It was a lot of storage room. Things were off the floor and were not on the misc. shelf that had random stuff everywhere.
    • We were more punctual getting to where we were going because we could find what we needed.

    Supplies

    Tools

    Screwdriver
    Stud finder
    Leveler

    Headed to a local craft store and bought 4 of their wooden crates.

    Wooden crate used to make cubbie shelves.
    Wooden crate used to make cubbie shelves.
    • 8 wall brackets (2 per cubby)
    • Screws to attach brackets to wooden boxes and the wall
    • Drywall screws for areas we couldn't use the stud
    • Baskets to hang under the crates for more storage

    Instructions

    This was a simple project to give everyone a place to put their sport's stuff so it wasn't mixed up on a too crowded shelf.
    The stud finder was used to make sure at least one screw from each bracket was installed on a stud.


    Yes, there are two brackets side by side when you have the two cubbies beside each other.
    Bracket which was attached to the wood crate and the wall.
    Bracket which was attached to the wood crate and the wall.

    Building & Shopping Tip

    If this is your first project like this, don't be afraid to ask for help at the hardware store. Bring in the crate and get help purchasing the brackets or screws. Even if you don't need help, bringing in the crate will be helpful to you.

    Cubbies in the garage from wooden crates
    Wall storage cubbies instead of shelves for the whole family!

    This was a very simple project, and we loved it. The bonus of having the cubbies instead of a shelf was that they did not cause problems with the car doors.

    *Originally Written April 15, 2013.

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    1. Megan

      September 14, 2013 at 7:44 am

      That's such a great idea! Found your link at the Link Party Palooza. 🙂

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    2. thecapeonthecorner

      August 16, 2013 at 12:58 pm

      what a great idea!

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    3. dishofdailylife

      August 15, 2013 at 7:35 pm

      This looks great! Love the idea!! Visiting from the Lets Get Organized Blog Hop!

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    4. Amy W

      August 15, 2013 at 3:26 pm

      So clever and simple. Thanks for sharing with us!

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    5. Karen

      August 15, 2013 at 11:25 am

      thanks for linking up...what a great idea!

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