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40 min | Easy | 12 STEPS
Installing shelving will utilize your wall space for extra storage. A shelf will also provide an excellent space for decorations to help you personalize a room.
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Start by determining where the new shelf will go.
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Mark where one end of the shelf is to be located.
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Using a level, draw a faint pencil line on the wall.
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Hold up the shelf mounting plate on the line and mark where the fasteners are to go.
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Follow the directions on the package of the hollow-wall fasteners.
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You may need to drill a pilot hole for the type of fastener to be used.
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Install the hollow-wall fasteners by tapping them in place with the hammer.
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Thread the screws through the shelf brackets and tighten them.
The fasteners expand as they tighten, supporting the shelf bracket.
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Check the shelf for a good, tight installation.
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Place your new shelf!
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Use the level to make sure the shelf straight.
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Your extra storage is ready to go!
