Garage Projects
General garage and shop-improvement projects — tool storage, organization, and shop equipment builds.
9
Builds
15
Knowledge
Popular Questions
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Builds
Positioning a new shelf and partially cleaning my garage!
New Wide angle camera testing in miscellaneous projects!
Light update for the garage!
Marketing update for @ZachRoyGarage! Here's what's working now
Everything In My Garage
This simple dresser freed up so much floor space
Who is Zach? My Channel Story
Replacing my self build garage shelving with kitchen cabinets!
I Built a Passive Cooling System Using Only Sunlight and an old radiator fan
Knowledge
How difficult is this job for a DIYer?What weight can a typical garage shelf hold?Can I keep the drawers functional after mounting?What camera settings are best for indoor garage filming?What tools and hardware are essential?Can kitchen cabinets be used in a garage environment?How do I ensure the cabinets are level and flush?Can I replace existing fluorescent fixtures with integrated LED fixtures?How did the fire start?How should I mount a wide-angle camera to capture both close-ups and the whole car?How much cooling can I expect for a garage?How should I orient the solar panel?What should I do if mounting into concrete or block walls?How do I know if I should anchor to studs or use wall anchors?What focal length or field of view is considered 'wide-angle' for shop filming?
Parts (31)
| Garage shelving unit | |
| Lag bolts / heavy-duty wall anchors (box) | |
| Shelf brackets / mounting hardware | |
| French cleat / cleat board | |
| Lag screws / structural wood screws | |
| Wall anchors (if studs unavailable) | |
| Wood glue / construction adhesive | |
| Paint / finish supplies | |
| Wide-angle camera | |
| Camera mounting clamp / articulating mount | |
| Tripod | |
| SD card / storage | |
| Preassembled kitchen cabinet set (uppers and bases) | |
| Countertop (laminate or butcher block, optional) | |
| Cabinet hardware (hinges, knobs/pulls, mounting screws) | |
| Wall anchors / heavy-duty screws and washers | |
| Plywood shims / filler material | |
| Paint / touch-up supplies | |
| 4ft LED shop light (integrated fixture) | |
| Romex / 14-2 electrical wire (50 ft) | |
| Standard single-pole light switch | |
| Motion/occupancy sensor switch (optional) | |
| Small electrical junction box | |
| Mounting hardware (screws, anchors, brackets) | |
| Assorted wire connectors (wire nuts) | |
| Used automotive radiator fan | |
| 12–24V solar panel (small, ~20–50W) | |
| Inline fuse and fuse holder | |
| Mounting hardware (bolts, brackets, U-bolts) | |
| Wiring kit and connectors (ring terminals, butt connectors) | |
| Plywood/plywood box or sheet metal for plenum/duct |
Tools (27)
| Cordless drill / driver | |
| Stud finder | |
| 24" level | |
| Tape measure | |
| Socket set / wrench set | |
| Socket / wrench set | |
| Work gloves / trash bags | |
| Level | |
| Pry bar / screwdriver | |
| Handheld monitor / camera screen | |
| Work lights / LED panels | |
| Microfiber cloth | |
| Socket set / wrench | |
| Level (4' or longer) | |
| Clamps (bar or cabinet clamps) | |
| Circular saw or jigsaw | |
| Ladder or step stool | |
| Safety gear (gloves, eye protection) | |
| Screwdrivers (Phillips and flathead) | |
| Ladder | |
| Wire strippers | |
| Voltage tester / non-contact voltage detector | |
| Multimeter | |
| Wire stripper/crimper | |
| Jigsaw / handsaw | |
| Wrenches / sockets | |
| Zip ties / silicone sealant |