How to Build a Mobile Bicycle Rack (For Kids) | House One

Need a place to store your children’s bicycles, without having to put holes or hooks into the wall? Watch this video and read our guide to building an easy DIY kids bike rack. #ThisOldHouse #AskTOH SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse Cost: $40 Time: 2 hours Difficulty: Easy Cut List: Small-Medium Bike Rack • 2 x 4 Base Front and Back – 2 @ 57” • 2 x 4 Base Dividers – 2 @ 10” • 2 x 4 Base Ends – 2 @ 28 ½” • 2 x 4 Vertical Sides – 2 @ 48” • 2 x 4 Angled Supports – 2 @ 39” • 2 x 4 Back Top and Bottom – 2 @ 60” • 2 x 4 Back Slots – 8 @ 33” Medium to Large Bike Rack • 2 x 4 Base Front and Back – 2 @ 57” • 2 x 4 Base Dividers – 5 @ 10” • 2 x 4 Base Ends – 2 @ 32” • 2 x 4 Vertical Sides – 2 @ 64” • 2 x 4 Angles Supports – 2 @ 44 ½” • 2 x 4 Back Top and Bottom– 2 @ 60” • 2 x 4 Back Slots– 8 @ 33” Tools: Pencil [https://amzn.to/3cdiVR9] Tape measure [https://amzn.to/3fc4BKj] Drill/driver [https://amzn.to/2B5XbcU] Miter saw [https://amzn.to/2B4c5Am] Countersink drill bit [https://amzn.to/2Yx9eZ5] Materials 2 x 4 x 8 Boards [https://thd.co/3hbwsMQ] (Get 8 for a small bike rack and 9 for a large bike rack) (4) 2-inch Locking Wheels [https://thd.co/2AVIpFu] 2½-inch Wood Screws [https://amzn.to/2XKIchA] Wood Glue [https://amzn.to/3f5l2Z1] This creative storage solution for small bikes is perfect for a multipurpose garage and is easy to roll out of the way and clean up once tires go through the mud. Steps for Building a DIY Kids Bike Rack 1. Cut the Parts to Size Using one of our cut lists, cut all the 2 x 4 parts to size—except the angled supports—using a miter saw.  2. Mark the Pieces • Mark the location and spacing of the boards on the horizontal base and back pieces. • Transfer the lines to the inside face of each board. • Predrill two holes at each connection point. 3. Assemble the Base • Layout the pieces of the base so that the ends run long beyond the back of the base. • Assemble the parts with glue and screws. • If using the cut list for larger bikes, but you want the rack to work for small bikes as well, install extra dividers into the base to “pinch” the back tire of the small bikes, and a back rail for front tire to rest on, since the tire won’t reach the taller slots. 4. Assemble the Back • Layout the parts of the back wall so that the ends run long beyond the bottom board of the assembly. • Connect the pieces with glue and screws.  5. Attach the Base to the Back Now connect the assembled base to the assembled back.  6. Add the Angled Supports • Miter one end of each Angled Side Board to 50-degrees. • Position an angled support along one side, with the miter cut against the back wall. • Slide the miter along the back until the front edge aligns with the front edge of the base. • Mark the front edge and underside of the base onto the board, and then cut both boards with a miter saw. • Attach the angled supports to the back wall and base with glue and screws. 7. Mount the Caster Wheels • Attach two-inch locking casters to the underside of each corner of the base. • Flip the bike rack upright. 8. Insert the Bikes To insert a bike, set the back tire onto the base, and slide the front tire into one of the slots. Follow This Old House and Ask This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter http://bit.ly/AskTOHTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG Tumblr: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTumblr Keywords: This Old House, Ask This Old House, DIY, Home Improvement, DIY Ideas, Renovation, Renovation Ideas, How To Fix, How To Install, How To Build, Jenn Largesse, House One How to Build a Mobile Bicycle Rack (For Kids) | House One https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/