DIY Storage Rack & Bins

Storage bins and the right shelving system is all you need to keep things tidy. Organizing your belongings doesn’t need to be overwhelming.

Transform your cluttered space into a streamlined, easy-to-maintain setup. Whether you prefer DIY wood shelves on wheels or a heavy duty plastic shelving unit, the goal is the same: to create a storage solution that works best for you.

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While we have an attic for storage; it’s not easy or even safe to be moving bins up and down a fold down ladder. I was nervous I would fall and wanted storage that was easily accessible. Enter DIY wood shelves and plastic bins.

Why Have Organized Storage?

When the holidays come to an end it’s essential to have a good place to store all the decor. Many people like to do winter organizing after the holidays and then pivot into spring cleaning.

Organized storage isn’t just about making a space look tidy – although that is a plus. It is about creating a system that saves you time and reduces stress. When every item has a designated home, you spend less time searching for things and more time working on your project and home.

How to Maximize Vertical Storage Space

One of the biggest benefits of these black and yellow storage bins; they are stackable. However, stacking them too high can make them difficult to access and that’s why you need shelving.

Storing bins vertically frees up floor space and ensures every container is easy to reach. label the sides and tops so you always know where everything is, no matter how they are arranged.

Black-and-Yellow Bins

While I’ve purchased several storage bins over the years; my favorite by far have been these black-and-yellow plastic storage bins. These have now become a staple in our organization goals. They are durable, affordable and versatile. Their uniform makes stacking easy and the secure yellow lids keep dust and moisture out.

These come in a variety of sizes, but for our DIY wood shelves we are using the 27-gallon bins. They slide on the rack with ease and hold a large amount of items.

There are even green and red 27-gallon storage totes for your holiday decor making it easy to know which bins to grab from the shelves when it’s time to deck the halls.

DIY Wood Shelving

If you love a tailored storage system, DIY wood shelves on casters are the perfect solution. My husband built ours last winter and it fits perfectly in our garage. These were built to fit our space and it holds the 27-gallon bins. These heavy-duty shelves allow you to roll your entire system to wherever you are working or move them out to clean behind.

Mobile Storage Bin System Building Plans

We used 2×4’s and locking wheels to build these. Create enough clearance so bins slide in and out with ease. You can grab these building plans and materials list for under $6 and it shows you how to build any and all size units. A professional-level storage upgrade made from simple lumber.

Plastic Storage Shelving

If building isn’t your thing or you don’t have time; you can pick up these plastic shelving units that are actually made to accommodate the bins. Don’t let not having custom wood shelves stop you from being organized.

These shelves are quick to assemble, light-weight and budget-friendly. They hold a surprising amount of weight and allow you to store multiple bins without stacking them on top of one another.

Optimize Your Storage

No matter how you chose to store your items it’s good to have some sort of system so you can keep things neat and tidy. When I am unorganized it affects how I function. So, whether you build a shelf or buy a shelf, let Lowe’s help you out with all your storage needs.

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