Is It Safe To Mount Garage Wall Storage Units On Dry Boards?

Yes, it is safe to mount drywall garage wall storage units if you do it correctly. Assuming standard aluminium/drywall pin techniques, that means you have 16-inch pins over 16-inch headers. This means that if you insert a metal screw into the pin at 16 inches and a second a foot or two below, then you have a very stable anchor point.

Screw into the pin at 16 inches and a second a foot or two below, then you have a very stable anchor point. Now, assuming the storage unit is 60 inches wide by 60 inches deep, you'll have up to five pins available to handle the weight of the unit and any gear you can keep inside. However, unless you plan on stowing a small semi-trailer/tractor there, using three of the five available studs is a great way to manage it.

There is no need to call professional garage remodelers and spend a lot of money to replace a garage door opener. Most of the time, garage doors lock because the batteries are low. In this case, simply replace the batteries in the door opener.

Step 1: Remove the Old Batteries

Most types of door openers have battery compartments located at the bottom of the control unit. To remove the old batteries, open the battery compartment and lift out the old cells. If the garage door opener works by remote control, you can remove the old batteries simply by sliding the door located on the back of the remote control. Other types of remotes have locks screwed to the back, so you may need to use a screwdriver to pry the batteries out.

Step 2: Replace the Batteries

After removing the old batteries, install the new ones in their place. Make sure that the plus and minus signs on the batteries match the plus and minus signs located inside the battery compartment. Remember that incorrectly installed batteries will not power your door opener. Once the batteries are in place, close the chamber, then try the garage door opener.