Efficient DIY Shelving for Garages, Barns, and Outbuildings

In this episode, we’re diving into a practical project that can make a big difference in organizing your workspace: easy-to-build shelving suitable for your garage, barn, or outbuildings. Using basic materials—2x3" lumber and 4x8' sheets of plywood—this sturdy and affordable shelving setup requires minimal cuts and produces little waste, resulting in a highly efficient solution.

We’ll go through the construction process, sharing tips on modifying this system to fit your unique space and needs. With our barn currently full and a big project on the horizon (like building an egg mobile!), we need to clear up floor space. Today, you’ll hear how we’re tackling our own shelving needs and get ideas to kickstart your own.

If you’re thinking about building custom shelving for your space, this episode will cover everything from materials to estimated costs, so you can compare with other shelving options.

For our Patreon supporters, we’ve got a behind-the-scenes video tour coming your way, showing our shelving unit in action. We’ll also be building a special unit designed to house multiple 27-gallon HDX Storage Totes from Home Depot—perfect for anyone looking for accessible, unstacked storage.

Thanks to all our Patreon supporters for making this project possible! Stay tuned until the end for a shoutout to each one of you by name. If you enjoy the show, please like, share, or leave a five-star review on your favorite podcast player—it helps us connect with others looking for the same kind of content.

Show Notes:

• Intro & Project Overview – What we’re building today and why.
• Materials & Construction – Simple, sturdy shelving with 2x3" lumber and 4x8' plywood.
• Modifying for Your Space – Tips for adapting the shelving for garages, barns, and other spaces.
• Project Costs – Rough cost breakdown to help you compare with other shelving options.
• Future Projects – Clearing space for the upcoming egg mobile build and more.
• Patreon Exclusive – Video tour and detailed breakdown of the HDX Storage Tote shelving unit.
• Patreon Shoutouts – Thanks to all our supporters for making this possible!
• Closing – Like, share, or review the show to support our work and help us grow the community.

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Thank You to Our Patreon Supporters:

Special thanks to our current Patreon subscribers—Sean, Rachel, Kyriaki, and Brian. You guys keep the show going and I truly appreciate it!

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