How To Build Wall Hanging Shelves

Make old crates useful by hanging them on the wall like this clever two tone shelving.

How to build wall hanging shelves. Position the shelf brackets against the wall along the bottom of the shelf. Here they re used to store makeup and nail polish but you could also stock them with spices or knickknacks. Then install anchors or drive the screws into the studs and hang the shelf. This small level is super handy to have around and a necessity when it comes to home projects.

Use a stud finder to mark the locations of the studs and lightly press masking tape over each one. Adjust the level until the bubble is centered and mark the keyhole locations on the wall. Screw a drywall screw into your wall and hang your shelf from it. Then i cleaned the wall with an all purpose mr.

Trace the horizontal location for each shelf using a 4 ft. Bounty paper towels make cleaning your new space easy just wipe clean and toss. Now adjust your knots until your shelf sits level. All clean and ready to go.

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. Remove the shelf and the brackets from the wall. Hold the level against the wall at the height you want the shelf. Remember that the top of the shelf will be above your marks.

Clean magic eraser before starting our project. If you don t have a string line use a long straightedge and mark the wall with a pencil. 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. Level as your guide.