Organizing Basement

I put 2x2's like a rail system around the inside about 10" from the top. Add in a re-enforced chunk of OSB to make a removable shelf for lighter items like chairs. Covered it all in carpet I got from the stereo shop that they use to make speaker boxes so it kind of matched and done.

My 2 zero-gravity chairs are too tall to stand on their sides, so they have to lay flat. But, because they're the "oversized" versions, they are too big to go on top of other stuff. So, they're always on the bottom. On top of them go our bag chairs, fold up tables (sometimes) and folding clothing rack. SO- to get the more comfortable chairs out, we have to unload too much carp.

My plan is to take either two 2x8 or 2x10s (depending on how tall the 2 zero-gravity chairs are when laying on top of each other) and stand them on their edge (2" wide by 8-10" tall). Then use plywood to tie them together on top and make a shelf, of sorts. They will slide in underneath. Then, it's easy in/easy out for them. Other stuff can get stacked up on top.

Everything other than "furniture" is in some sort of crate or tote. Either Rubbermaid crates or small Walmart plastic totes like was previously mentioned. I use these ones that the tops snap together for spare parts and goodies.

Jack_Diane_Freedom wrote:
A door on each side and a roll out shelf really help.

Two RV's with a slide tray and I would not be without one!

goducks10 wrote:
I made a hanging box for my two plastic camp tables. Really help to organize the basement. It was always a pain to need a table and have to dig it out from under chairs or whatever.

. I had a similar idea, but mine is inverted and sits on the floor - visualize a table about 3' X 4' X 16" tall. I put chairs on top of table and plastic milk crates, misc items under. Taller items beside table. Table is easily moved or removed if necessary.

I have a full slide out tray which is very nice to have but after something like 100,000 miles, hundreds of CGs in 7 years I am still in the hybrid stage of Rubbermaid containers & cardboard boxes, mostly beer cases.

Storage perfection is still a distant dream.

The DW cleaned ours and organized ours using clear totes Know I can't find anything.

Water-Bug, it's not really my idea. Although it's my version. I was looking at a TT or 5'er online one time and they had a similar setup that included a table. So I dreamed up my own version.

I use 24 qt milk crates. They stack neatly. Can see contents. Don't hold water and are very durable. Mine are 20+ years old.

Various size plastic bins with holders and tabs noting (in general terms) what's in the bin. Cheap and it works for me.

goducks10 wrote:
I made a hanging box for my two plastic camp tables. Really help to organize the basement. It was always a pain to need a table and have to dig it out from under chairs or whatever.

This is the kind of idea that I was talking about when I said that an inventor could make lots of money. :)