Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
Hey friends, let's give this garage a major upgrade! My sister and brother-in-law's garage came with these basic shelves that--let's be honest...weren't ideal.
After helping my parent's organize their garage last year (remember this video? youtu.be/0eCVYSVM0n4), I wanted to help my sister organize hers. In this video, we will get rid of the shelves and replace them with customized storage cabinets and a mobile workbench. I hope you enjoy following along as I show you how I built and installed each piece!
Check out additional project details here: woodshopdiaries.com/garage-makeover-diy-cabinets-and-workbench
And grab the printable building plans for these cabinets and workbench here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/garage-cabinets-with-tote-storage-workbench-plans
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Helpful resources for this project:
How to install drawer slides: youtu.be/FWFKzRpEEJ8
How to install concealed hinges: youtu.be/l06Up00YRU0
How to add adjustable shelves: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-add-adjustable-shelves
How to cut plywood: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
Tools & Materials
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/XKboX
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/oB1PO
Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/2HOI21S and Kreg AccuCut: amzn.to/2UjGdzW
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3REtKTt
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/raXZAB
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Concealed Hinge Jig: amzn.to/3Rc65qZ
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3D04UWY
Crown Stapler OR Brad Nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Materials:
(8) 2x4x8 boards
(8) 4’x8′ sheets ¾″ plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(3) 4’x8′ sheet ¼″ plywood
(1) 250 count box 1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
(1) 1 lb box 1 ¼″ wood screws
(1) 1 lb box 2 ½″ wood screws
(6) 2″ wood screws
1 ¼″ brad nails
(6) 2″ caster wheels: homedepot.sjv.io/qzVPPN
(6) pair of 22″ drawer slides: amzn.to/4djuojd
(12) pair frameless overlay concealed hinges: amzn.to/4iXGRtZ
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3ya9teA
Wood Glue
Edge banding (optional): amzn.to/3nx64RT
14 gallon totes: homedepot.sjv.io/zxRJYG
27 gallon totes: homedepot.sjv.io/vPWAYL
Finish:
Primer: SW general purpose primer (tinted grey)
Paint: Behr Power Gray
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Discussing The Plan
01:22 Assembling the Tote Storage Workbench
03:00 Building the Tall Garage Cabinet Boxes
04:11 Adding Shelves to the Cabinets
06:45 Assembling the Upper Garage Cabinets
07:45 A Few Thoughts...and Regrets?
08:59 Painting & Installing the Doors
10:30 Installing the Garage Cabinets
12:02 FINAL SET UP & REVEAL
Hey friends, let's give this garage a major upgrade! My sister and brother-in-law's garage came with these basic shelves that--let's be honest...weren't ideal.
After helping my parent's organize their garage last year (remember this video? youtu.be/0eCVYSVM0n4), I wanted to help my sister organize hers. In this video, we will get rid of the shelves and replace them with customized storage cabinets and a mobile workbench. I hope you enjoy following along as I show you how I built and installed each piece!
Check out additional project details here: woodshopdiaries.com/garage-makeover-diy-cabinets-and-workbench
And grab the printable building plans for these cabinets and workbench here: woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com/products/garage-cabinets-with-tote-storage-workbench-plans
**Follow Woodshop Diaries On**
Website: woodshopdiaries.com
TikTok: tiktok.com/@woodshopdiaries?
Facebook: facebook.com/woodshopdiaries
Instagram: instagram.com/woodshopdiaries
Pinterest: pinterest.com/sharamccuiston
SHOP WOODWORKING TEES AND BUILDING PLANS HERE:
woodshop-diaries.myshopify.com
Helpful resources for this project:
How to install drawer slides: youtu.be/FWFKzRpEEJ8
How to install concealed hinges: youtu.be/l06Up00YRU0
How to add adjustable shelves: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-add-adjustable-shelves
How to cut plywood: woodshopdiaries.com/cut-down-plywood-sheets-with-circular-saw
How to use a pocket hole jig: woodshopdiaries.com/how-to-use-pocket-hole-jig
Tools & Materials
*affiliate links below
Tools:
Circular Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/XKboX
Miter Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/oB1PO
Kreg Rip Cut: amzn.to/2HOI21S and Kreg AccuCut: amzn.to/2UjGdzW
Pocket Hole Jig: amzn.to/3REtKTt
Drill/Driver: homedepot.sjv.io/raXZAB
Jig Saw: homedepot.sjv.io/Gjj912
Concealed Hinge Jig: amzn.to/3Rc65qZ
Shelf Pin Jig: amzn.to/3D04UWY
Crown Stapler OR Brad Nailer: homedepot.sjv.io/c/1404662/1354698/8154
Materials:
(8) 2x4x8 boards
(8) 4’x8′ sheets ¾″ plywood: homedepot.sjv.io/9rR95
(3) 4’x8′ sheet ¼″ plywood
(1) 250 count box 1 ¼″ pocket hole screws: amzn.to/3FKfikk
(1) 1 lb box 1 ¼″ wood screws
(1) 1 lb box 2 ½″ wood screws
(6) 2″ wood screws
1 ¼″ brad nails
(6) 2″ caster wheels: homedepot.sjv.io/qzVPPN
(6) pair of 22″ drawer slides: amzn.to/4djuojd
(12) pair frameless overlay concealed hinges: amzn.to/4iXGRtZ
Shelf Pins: amzn.to/3ya9teA
Wood Glue
Edge banding (optional): amzn.to/3nx64RT
14 gallon totes: homedepot.sjv.io/zxRJYG
27 gallon totes: homedepot.sjv.io/vPWAYL
Finish:
Primer: SW general purpose primer (tinted grey)
Paint: Behr Power Gray
**CHAPTERS**
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Discussing The Plan
01:22 Assembling the Tote Storage Workbench
03:00 Building the Tall Garage Cabinet Boxes
04:11 Adding Shelves to the Cabinets
06:45 Assembling the Upper Garage Cabinets
07:45 A Few Thoughts...and Regrets?
08:59 Painting & Installing the Doors
10:30 Installing the Garage Cabinets
12:02 FINAL SET UP & REVEAL
