How to Build an Under-the-Stairs Storage Unit (DIY)

Introduction Need extra storage space? You might already have it right under your feet! Builders rarely utilize the space under a staircase; its much easier to just wall it in than to make custom pullouts. But you can reclaim that wasted space in a couple ofweekends. I built three pullouts to store everything from shoes

Introduction

Need extra storage space? You might already have it right under your feet! Builders rarely utilize the space under a staircase; it’s much easier to just wall it in than to make custom pullouts. But you can reclaim that wasted space in a couple of weekends. I built three pullouts to store everything from shoes to coats and backpacks. You can customize this design to get just the type of storage space you need.

Tools Required

Materials Required

  • 1 x 6 x 8-ft. poplar-3
  • 1-1/4-in.trim screws
  • 1-1/4-in.wood screws 2-in. and 2-1/4-in. construction screws
  • 1/2 x 48 x 96-in. Baltic birch plywood - 2
  • 18-gauge brad nails: 5/8-in.;1-1/4-in. and 2-in.
  • 3/4 x 48 x 96-in. veneer-core birch plywood-1
  • 34-in. Extra Heavy Duty drawer slides (500 lb.)-3 pr.
  • fast-tack construction adhesive
  • Primer-1 qt. Satin enamel paint-1 qt.
  • Shims
  • Spackling compound or wood filler
  • Waterborne polyurethane-2 qt.

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7p63MoqOyoJGjsbq5wKdlnKedZL2zu8memq1npaOxpr6MrKuaoaKoerTAzquYoJ1f

 Share!