I'm looking to better organize my basement, which has exposed joists and drywalled walls. I've got a lot of stuff to put away, and I'm considering using those large 116L totes from Home Depot. I've seen some DIY setups where people hang them from the ceiling using a racking system. My idea was to screw a 2x2 into each joist and then place a 2x4 in the middle, allowing me to space the totes properly and slide them in from one side. Has anyone tried this method, or do you have any suggestions?
1 Answer
While hanging the totes might sound convenient, I wouldn't recommend it. It’s easy to overload those bins, which can lead to safety concerns. A safer option would be to build freestanding shelves and secure them with anti-tip devices to keep everything stable. That way you can avoid making your basement ceiling a storage space.
Mostly the bins will hold decorations and baby clothes, nothing too heavy. Do you still think shelves are better?