When you need more space in your garage, an overhead garage storage system is very welcome. This way you will be able to take advantage of that extra space in your garage ceiling, which will allow you to store all the seasonal items that you only need 2-3 times a year, or those heavy, bulky things that are just in the way otherwise.

Having the ceiling storage for your garage can be done in one of the two following ways: either you make your own, or you buy a system suitable for this. Both ways a good, depending on your available, time, knowledge of building one, and money of course. There are storage systems nowadays that are hanging from the rafters, or from ceiling joists.

You can also find single ceiling-mounted units. These come in various sizes and weight capacities. Since each garage is different and there might be a different distance from the ceiling to the open garage door, the ceiling-mounted units have an adjustable height that comes in very handy.

Overhead garage storage systems are available in different types: metal and wood, white grid-like platform, or steel box frame. For example you can find very good ones from HyLoft that have metal frames with the sizes up to 4?8 feet. These can hold right up to 500 pounds of weight. You can get a wood platform, or for more economical option, you can make your own. There are really several garage storage solutions on the market. Some have ropes, or cables, hydraulics or pulleys. All these work for what you need.

If you decide though to build you own, the best tip is to ask a professional’s advice, such as a residential structural engineer. He can inspect your garage and draw a plan that will show exactly what you need to get and where to build the single pieces. You can, indeed, buy the material and build it all by yourself. Most of the times it won’t take you longer than a full day. That is a great saving if you are short of cash for the project.

No matter which option you use, you will find the perfect solution for keeping your space over your car neat and organized. Even buying the whole storage rack system will not cost you that much. Nowadays overhead garage storage solutions are very affordable by everyone. Imagine being now able to store there your sports equipment, tools you don’t need every day, your Christmas decorations, your old college books that you can’t find the hear to give away, and much, much more. Organizing your garage storage has really never been easier! 

Here are a few overhead garage storage systems listed, recognized as best all over the world.