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.

Make old crates useful by hanging them on the wall like this clever two tone shelving. The wall adjacent to the sink where the shelves are going had a few cobwebs etc so i pulled out a swiffer duster and wiped them away. Remember that the top of the shelf will be above your marks. Screw a drywall screw into your wall and hang your shelf from it.

This small level is super handy to have around and a necessity when it comes to home projects. Check your marks for long wall shelf with the 4 ft. 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. Trace the horizontal location for each shelf using a 4 ft.

If you don t have a string line use a long straightedge and mark the wall with a pencil. Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall. Use a stud finder to mark the locations of the studs and lightly press masking tape over each one. Now adjust your knots until your shelf sits level.

Bounty paper towels make cleaning your new space easy just wipe clean and toss. Here they re used to store makeup and nail polish but you could also stock them with spices or knickknacks. Once you get your shelf level you should cut the end of your strings off and you re done. Clean magic eraser before starting our project.

Level as your guide. All clean and ready to go. Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf. Then install anchors or drive the screws into the studs and hang the shelf.