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Garage Organization with FastTrack

4/28/2015

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After much research, Steph decided that the garage organization system, FastTrack, by Rubbermaid was the one she wanted to use in her garage. 
1. Determine what needs to be organized and where you will place the tracks.  Purchase the tracks, hooks and mounting hardware. Check the big box hardware store or easily order online. The tracks come in 32, 48 and 84" lengths and there are a wide variety of hooks available. 
Garage organization with Rubbermaid FastTrack. MotherDaughterProjects.com
Garage organization with Rubbermaid FastTrack. MotherDaughterProjects.com
Garage organization with Rubbermaid FastTrack. Demonstrating the magnetic power of the stud finder. MotherDaughterProjects.com
Demonstrating the power of the incredibly efficient Magnetic Stud Finder.
2. With the track location determined and pencil line drawn, find the wall studs. Each length rail has it's own requirement. Check the instructions that come on every package. The track needs to start and end on a stud. 
Every wall is framed with vertical pieces of wood typically located 16" apart. These are called studs. The dry wall (the outer part of the wall) is attached to the studs with metal screws, which brings us to our new favorite tool: the magnetic stud finder!
Garage organization with Rubbermaid FastTrack.This is what wall studs look like. MotherDaughterProjects.com
Garage organization with Rubbermaid FastTrack. Magnetic Stud Finder in action. MotherDaughterProjects.com
4. Hold up the track and level it—mark where the screws are to be screwed into the studs, and additionally, mark halfway between the studs for the wall anchors. 
3. Move the stud finder in “s” formation and when it finds a screw it sticks—that is the center of the stud—mark it. Find and mark all remaining needed studs. 
Garage organization with Rubbermaid FastTrack.Line up the tracks using a level & mark. MotherDaughterProjects.com
Garage organization with Rubbermaid FastTrack.You're going to need these two drill bits. MotherDaughterProjects.com
5. Use a 1/8" drill bit, drill the holes for the stud screws. The anchor holes are made with a 3/8" drill bit. Insert the anchor hardware. Use the black tool included with the hardware pack to push open the anchors.
Garage organization with Rubbermaid FastTrack.Now the fun part--put on the hooks & get organized! MotherDaughterProjects.com
6. Put the track back up, centering over the pre-drilled holes and attach the screws. Start on each end first—don’t tighten until you’ve attached them all. 
7. Slide on the cover and add the hooks.

Tool Links
  • Magnetic Stud Finder
  • Drill
  • Drill Bits
  • FastTack Rail
  • FastTrack Hardware
2 Comments
Jennifer
11/23/2015 12:08:55 am

Just a quick thank you for including a link to that magnetic stud finder! With such good reviews I can't wait to order & use it for projects! Not much is as miserable as having a crappy stud finder when you want to hang something. Am I right?! 😉


Jennifer

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Steph
11/24/2015 10:20:10 am

You're welcome Jennifer! We use the MSF all the time and it works every time!

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