This post is in partnership with Ford Canada
Spring has always represented the perfect time to start fresh, clean-up around the house and make plans for any household projects. I don't know about you, but I am guilty of having my fair share of projects that have been put on the "never, never" plan.
As you can see from my well-drawn sketch above, storage in my garage was at a premium. I have just recently moved in with my new bride, and with that two houses became one. We needed a solution and I had a plan. You can watch my vision become reality through the Instagram story about this weekend project, below.
The tools needed to complete the job
- 2018 Ford F150 Lariat Supercrew (very handy, makes work easier and looks good)
- Pencil
- Tape measure
- Saw (Skill, chop or hand)
- Drill
- Hammer drill (for concrete)
- Impact driver
- Deck screws (short ones for the plywood, long ones for framing)
- Six joist hangers for 2x6 joists
- No. 10 nails
- Hammer
- Six 10ft 2x6's
- Two pieces of half inch plywood
Step 1 - Take gratuitous photo of 2018 Ford F-150 Lariat Supercrew (supplied by our friends at Ford Canada)
Step 2 - Clean the garage and make room for the work to be done. No easy task as we had created quite the little hazard over the winter months.
Step 3 - Pick up lumber from your local lumber yard. I chose 2x6 studs and half inch plywood.
Step 4- Secure the first 2x6 to set the height and secure it to the wall with 3.5 inch deck screws, 4 inch lag bolts and quite a few concrete screws for the concrete block.
Tip: Before securing to the wall check to ensure the board is level.
Tip: Before securing to the wall check to ensure the board is level.
Step 5 - Attach the Joist Hangers on the outside (rim) board. Slide 2x6 in the hanger and secure both ends. Make sure the plywood will sit flat on top of the joists,
Tip: It is recommended that you secure the joist hangers with no. 10 nails.
Tip: It is recommended that you secure the joist hangers with no. 10 nails.
Step 6 - Complete the framing by attaching the final rim board with 3.5 inch deck screws.
Step 7 - Measure and cut the plywood. Once the framing is complete, gently toss a sheet of plywood on the frame and make sure it fits as tight to the walls as possible. Run your pencil along the plywood that is overhanging the frame, bring the plywood back down and cut it on the line.
Tip - Don't forget to secure the plywood to the frame with small deck screws once cut to size.
Step 8 - Stand in awe of the wizardry you have performed. We here at Real Man Travels suggest holding a beer while performing this step, now that all the power tools and sharp objects are out of the picture. Remember if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
Tip - Don't forget to secure the plywood to the frame with small deck screws once cut to size.
Step 8 - Stand in awe of the wizardry you have performed. We here at Real Man Travels suggest holding a beer while performing this step, now that all the power tools and sharp objects are out of the picture. Remember if the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
