Soldato
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I find the vacuum bags initially useful, but over time they lose their vacuum ability and you find they've just expanded where you left them
Your storage hacks?
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Rent a big storage container > dump all the crap you know you don't need but refused the throw away > enjoy the space > refill the space with more crap you don't need > fil the storage c..... oh wait its full > get a new/bigger storage container > ad infinitum > feel bad
I had this idea to store stuff in the garage that was either too heavy or awkward for the loft.
Rather than putting the shelving units flat against the wall as I had previously, I had this idea of turning them 90 degrees and placing some wheeled containers between them. Added some rack bins just above where the black containers would sit.
When I need access to the shelves or bins I just slide the containers out the way. Worked out quite well.
Rather than putting the shelving units flat against the wall as I had previously, I had this idea of turning them 90 degrees and placing some wheeled containers between them. Added some rack bins just above where the black containers would sit.
When I need access to the shelves or bins I just slide the containers out the way. Worked out quite well.
I had this idea to store stuff in the garage that was either too heavy or awkward for the loft.
Rather than putting the shelving units flat against the wall as I had previously, I had this idea of turning them 90 degrees and placing some wheeled containers between them. Added some rack bins just above where the black containers would sit.
When I need access to the shelves or bins I just slide the containers out the way. Worked out quite well.
Now you're talking that's a great setup!
With our not that small Vango 600XL airbeam tent I use a vacuum bag with a few dozen silicon bags thrown in and once shrunk to the size of something usually seen after a swim in the North Sea, it is then strapped with mini ratchet straps and stays small enough to fit into a large roof box for ever.
Hacktastic.
Soldato
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I had this idea to store stuff in the garage that was either too heavy or awkward for the loft.
Rather than putting the shelving units flat against the wall as I had previously, I had this idea of turning them 90 degrees and placing some wheeled containers between them. Added some rack bins just above where the black containers would sit.
When I need access to the shelves or bins I just slide the containers out the way. Worked out quite well.
Reminds me of the archiving from an office I worked in, apart from the racks where on wheels and you (via something that looked very much like a ships wheel) moved the racks from side to side to get access.
Of course much office bants and japes were had with people moving the racks when someone was in between them.
Hot. My brother, what software are you using there?I had this idea to store stuff in the garage that was either too heavy or awkward for the loft.
Rather than putting the shelving units flat against the wall as I had previously, I had this idea of turning them 90 degrees and placing some wheeled containers between them. Added some rack bins just above where the black containers would sit.
When I need access to the shelves or bins I just slide the containers out the way. Worked out quite well.
The software is the free online version of Sketchup. It's great for this kinda thing but for precision I'd use something else.
I've never managed to get the knack of it, always ping between solutions for room designs etc and never settle on one.
I always save the multipack plastic screw boxes like these https://www.screwfix.com/p/silverscrew-pz-double-countersunk-woodscrews-grab-pack-1000-pcs/67663 and then fill with various things in a similar category in the garage. ie got one for bike bits with spare valves, cleats, brake pads, chain links etc. and another with washers, rawl plugs etc in.