How To Build Storage Shelves For Less Than $75

Follow these instructions to build and install floating shelves in your home. You will want to dress up your laundry once you see this simple shelving idea. First you will measure the height of your shelves, from the bottom of the plywood to the top of the 1×10 material.

Since our shelves butt up against the side shiplap wall, I only needed to cut one side piece. You can see this in the exploded view above. Measure how tall you’d like to make your shelf and how high up you’d like it to be installed. Use the drywall saw to cut out drywall between studs, using a stud finder to be exact. Building your own garage shelf is actually fun if you have the know-how and needed tools. Before you begin, it is expedient that you determine the measurement for your shelf using your measuring tape.

This makes your garage looks untidy and disorganized. And for people that get easily irritated with untidiness and cluttering, it can be frustrating. 1×2 polar is actually 3/4″x1.5″ in size.

Whenever you’re doing built-ins of any sort, it’s imperative that you spend time focusing on the measurements. Always assume that the space you’re working in is NOT square. Wire shelves in linen closets drive me BANANAS. Everything constantly falls over and you have to strategically and carefully place every single item to avoid a domino of everything else on the shelf. If you live in a quake-prone area, it is a good idea to use poster tack or similar to keep fragile objects in place on shelves, to prevent them from falling off. It could fall if it is unsecured, so it’s probably best to screw it to the wall.

Use a power drill to make pilot holes, followed by the screws. A recessed shelf is ideal for a small space, such as a narrow hallway or bathroom wall. Perfect for holding hair product bottles or decor accents, this shelf sits right in the wall so it doesn’t protrude into the limited space of the room. While this project may seem like a job for a professional, you can bet that it’s completely doable with the right tips and tools. Follow along with our instructions to check this weekend project off your to-do list. We see this being a great fit if you are a person that has lots of plastic storage tubs and no great way to organize.