How To Build Attic Shelves
I first screwed the back support boards for each shelf into the studs.
How to build attic shelves. Attic clothes and shoes storage. Make sure you set aside quite a bit of time though. Make wall mounted boxes and shelves to fit under the roof. Nail them with an edge to the front support and the other to the back support.
This is a great video for anyone looking to make extra space in their attic. They will act as crosspieces for every shelf. Then i screwed the outer shelf support boards onto the back boards just with a few screws to temporarily hold them. 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.
The next step is to create the shelves. Order built in under the eaves compartments and drawers for clothes and shoes. This diy guide will show you how to do just that. You can add two large rubbermaid containers to each individual shelf with space.
Installing shelves for totes and boxes will help you keep things neat organized and easy to find. Use a pair of 2 x 4 length 16 for each shelf you want to build. Attic storage still needs to be organized though. Attic storage can free up space in other areas of your house leaving closets and garages free of clutter.
Storage space in attics is usually limited to the small floored area. Building shelving is not a quick job.