How to Build Garage Storage Cabinets

If your garage is full of clutter and lacks organization, a viable solution to this problem is to install garage storage cabinets. Buying pre-made storage cabinets can be fairly expensive if you are on a budget. Consider building your own cabinets to save a little money.

What You'll Need:

• Screws or nails


• Gloves


• Protective eyewear


• Paint or stain


• Sander (optional)


• Hammer or drill


• Wood


• Sealant (optional)


• Door knobs


• Dimensions of the cabinet


• Saw


• Hardware


• Weatherproofing (optional)

1. Use measuring tape to measure all of the items you plan to store inside of the cabinet.


2. Determine the dimensions of the outdoor storage cabinet. The depth should be equal to at least the depth of your storage items plus two additional inches. The length should be at least the length of your storage items plus 6 inches. The width will need to be long enough to house all of the items.


3. Determine if you want shelves inside your cabinet. If so, each shelf will need to be equal to the depth by the width.


4. Determine how much wood you will need to build the cabinets based on the measurements you previously took. You can purchase the wood at a local lumberyard.


5. You will also need to purchase the other supplies you'll need to finish the project including paint or stain, weatherproofing, hardware, door knobs and screws or nails.


6. Use measuring tape to measure and cut each piece of wood to create a top, bottom, back and two sides. If you have chosen to install shelves, measure and cut the shelves as desired.


7. Connect the shelves to the back of the storage cabinet by using screws or nails. Connect the top, bottom and sides to the rear and shelves using screws or nails as well.


8. Cut another piece to match the same size of the back of the door. This piece will serve as a door.


9. Connect the doors using the purchased hardware, and then attach the knobs to the door.


10. Apply thin strips to create an edging on both the top and bottom of your cabinet and connect the hardware for the doors onto the latch.


11. Connect the legs to the base of the storage cabinet and paint or stain the wood in order to match your own personal style. You may even consider weather proofing your cabinet in order to protect it from the elements.