Don’t waste all that space between joists in a basement or garage. Screw wire shelving to the underside of the joists. An 8-ft. x 16-in. length of wire shelving and a pack of plastic clips (sold separately) costs $21.

Reader's Digest Learn how to make this joist space saver.

Screw a wire closet shelf to the underside of joists to create a shelf that’s strong, easy to see through and won’t collect dust.