The Costco Garage Storage Find Under $300 Users Say Is Worth The Splurge

Creating a functional space in your garage that doesn't compromise your ability to park your car inside can feel like a challenge. As far as dual-purpose spaces, the garage is often both a storage area and a parking space, so having the right shelving is important. Luckily, Costco offers not only highly rated household items but a variety of storage solutions.

The Gorilla Rack Industrial Shelving at Costco is a 4.8 out of 5-star unit that has over 3,000 reviews, with many people praising it for its durability and how easy it is to assemble. The racks are made with a powder-coated steel that is designed to be scratch-resistant. The Gorilla Rack shelving is heavy, weighing 182.9 pounds, and is 6 feet tall and 77 inches wide with a depth of 24 inches, so you may need help assembling it. The shelves are adjustable, so you can have them spaced out in a way that works for you and your storage needs. The actual shelves are wire racks, but a board can be placed over the top of them if you'd prefer solid shelving. 

While these shelving units are a bit of a splurge at $279.99 each, they're part of Costco's Direct Savings program. This means if you purchase more than one of these Gorilla Rack shelves at the same time, you'll save money on each subsequent unit. Buying two will save $100, three will save $200, and five or more units will save $400. If you need more than one rack, it could be worth it to buy them all together.

If you're looking for a garage storage solution to keep your tools in, customers find these shelves to be a solid choice. You can turn these Costco shelves into a versatile garage storage option with the help of bins and a shelf topper to make the racks more solid.

One Gorilla Rack 5-star review from verified buyer Chris shared, "It's everything I ever wanted! Easy to assemble. Even easier with a buddy. Good quality with no manufacturing defects. Super sturdy." Another 5-star review recommended a way to make these racks more usable, saying, "these racks are great... They are very sturdy and easy to assemble... we did add 1/2" plywood on each shelf, which only improved the structure and sturdiness." A third 5-star review mentioned a shelf topper was needed, "Rock solid shelving. Only issue is that you have to purchase thin shelving if you want to put small items on the shelves."

Putting these Costco shelving units together might be a bit of a challenge, according to some reviews. A 4-star review explained that the "end product, assembled, was great. The few negatives I have is that the instructions were a bit skimpy...A larger negative was that I had a really hard time getting the shelf framing of two upper shelves in place...Two people might have made this easier." Even in overall positive reviews, it seems that the assembly can be a challenge with these shelves.