How To Build Attic Shelves

You can add two large rubbermaid containers to each individual shelf with space.

How to build attic shelves.

Watch this video to find out more. Then i screwed the outer shelf support boards onto the back boards just with a few screws to temporarily hold them. Attic clothes and shoes storage. By adding shelves that are supported by 2 4 brackets attached to the rafters you can expand your useable attic storage space.

Make wall mounted boxes and shelves to fit under the roof. The next step is to create the 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. Attic spaces are amazing for creating a walk in closet and you will easily accommodate all your things there.

Storage space in attics is usually limited to the small floored area. This is a great video for anyone looking to make extra space in their attic. Order built in under the eaves compartments and drawers for clothes and shoes. Attic storage still needs to be organized though.

Installing shelves for totes and boxes will help you keep things neat organized and easy to find. Make sure you set aside quite a bit of time though. Building shelving is not a quick job. Use a pair of 2 x 4 length 16 for each shelf you want to build.

They will act as crosspieces for every shelf. I first screwed the back support boards for each shelf into the studs.