Storage components and racks are a good solution for finding a place for all your stuff. For household items and clothing there’s plenty of systems that fit the bill. But if you’re on a mission to organize your garage, we found a system designed for the task. The StoreWALL system is designed to carry heavy tools and equipment, and the components can be rearranged to accommodate different size objects as the need arises. It’s a lot like the heavy-duty system you see hanging on store walls.
The storage system is designed around galvanized metal strips attached vertically to the wall studs with fasteners. Panels fit into the strips horizontally, creating a grooved edge for attaching shelves, baskets and hooks, as well as other accessories.
A carpenter will charge $610, which includes the labor and storage components, to install 30 square feet of shelving storage with two shelves and hooks. If you have basic carpentry tools and experience, you can buy the components for $500 and do it yourself, pocketing an 18 percent saving.
The system is sold at home improvement centers and online, and you’ll find installation instructions and ideas at the company’s website: www.storewall.com.
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Pro Cost—DIY Cost—Pro time—DIY Time—DIY Savings—Percent Saved
$610—$500—4.0—8.0—$110—18 percent
