Joist Shelves

If you think you have completely run out of storage space, but still have an unfinished ceiling somewhere in the house or garage, think again. This handy little shelf is built to fit and fold up directly between unfinished joists, storing utility items until you need them. It is a good place for tools, laundry room supplies, smaller sporting goods, or other items you don’t use every day. If you plan on storing liquids on the shelf, make sure the lids are closed tightly before folding up the shelf. The design of the shelf is easy to change to make it stationary or deeper. With a minimum of effort and materials, you can build a simple storage solution for utility items.