February 19, 2015

How to Hang Shelves on Drywall.  Do you need additional shelving in your home to store everyday items?  Have you always wanted to have “a place for everything, and everything in its place?”

Then watch this video to learn how you can easily hang shelves on your wall that will stay secure!  This is a simple task that you definitely can do yourself…no need to wait for someone else to help.  We show you all the steps you need to know to be successful, including:

  • How to locate the stud in your wall, and find stud center
  • How to ensure that your installed shelf will be both level and plumb
  • How to mark the location of the brackets.  We show you the technique to do this for a shorter shelf, and a much longer shelf
  • How to install the brackets.  You will do it two different ways:  One method is to install the bracket  in the stud, and the second method is to install your bracket in the hollow wall (drywall)
  • How to attach the shelf to the bracket

Follow our easy instructions, and you will have a strong, secure shelf that can hold lots of books and/or other items!  You can definitely do this!

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