Abstract: A hanging storage shelf system for hanging from a garage ceiling joist. The hanging storage shelf system includes a plurality of hanging rods for supporting a shelf from the ceiling. Each of the hanging rods has a first and a second end. Each of the first and second ends of the rods is threaded. The plurality of hanging rods comprises at least four hanging rods which are spaced such that a first, a second, a third and a fourth hanging rod define four corners of a rectangle. Each of the rods is releaseably screwed into ceiling joists. At least two bars connect pairs of hanging rods. The bars each have a first and second end having a bore therein. Each second end of the first and third rods is inserted in one of the bores of one of the bars, and each second end of the second and fourth bars is inserted in one of the bores of the other of the bars. A plurality of nuts holds the bars to the hanging rods. A shelf platform rests on the bars.