How To Build Wall Hanging Shelves

Mark inside the holes so you know exactly where to insert the screws.

How to build wall hanging shelves.

Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf. Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall. Now adjust your knots until your shelf sits level.

This small level is super handy to have around and a necessity when it comes to home projects. Remember that the top of the shelf will be above your marks. Check your marks for long wall shelf with the 4 ft. Level as your guide.

Make old crates useful by hanging them on the wall like this clever two tone shelving. Then i cleaned the wall with an all purpose mr. Then install anchors or drive the screws into the studs and hang the shelf. Clean magic eraser before starting our project.

All clean and ready to go. Once you get your shelf level you should cut the end of your strings off and you re done. Remove the shelf and the brackets from the wall. Use a standard level to make sure it s placed in a straight line then lightly mark the wall with a pencil on both ends.

Use a stud finder to mark the locations of the studs and lightly press masking tape over each one. Here they re used to store makeup and nail polish but you could also stock them with spices or knickknacks. Bounty paper towels make cleaning your new space easy just wipe clean and toss. If you don t have a string line use a long straightedge and mark the wall with a pencil.