DIY: Garage Cart

Measure and cut two 3-foot-long and two 2-foot-long planks from a 2-by-2 piece of lumber.

Position the four cut planks to make a rectangle frame, with the shorter ends sitting between the longer ones. Measure then drill a hole on each end where the long plank will join the shorter one at each corner. One inch from the end, when both pieces are sitting flush against each other, gives a good line.

Insert a screw at each corner. Tighten down the screw with the screw bit on the drill, securing the frame as one solid piece.

Measure and cut four 4-foot-long planks. Position these on the frame base you just built. The four posts will sit at an angle, creating a triangle at each end. Because the post leans at an angle, the bottom of each post must be flush with the base. Line up the bottom of each post along the top of the frame, marking a line for cutting a small triangle off of the post base.

Saw the ends flush along each marked line. Mark a drill hole in the center of each post and drill a screw hole into it. Outline the plank bases on the base frame then drill holes in the center of the frame. Insert the screws from underneath the base frame and tighten them down.

Drill a hole 1 inch from the top part of each plank where the front and back planks meet at a triangle. Connect the triangle top by securing a bolt through the front and back posts.

Measure and cut two sections of pegboard 3 feet wide by 2 to 4 feet long. Place one board on the front and one on the back for extra storage. You may make it shorter to give yourself extra storage for heavier tools on the bottom frame or make the pegboard the entire height of the triangle supports.

Drill four holes along the frame to secure the pegboard to the triangle-framed studs. Screw the pegboard in place.

Turn the base on its side. Line the wheel brackets up at each corner and mark the holes required for the mounting screws. Drill the holes then screw the mounts in place.

Return the cart to its standing position. Add pegboard hooks to store tools.