Screw this piece into two wall studs—or at least one stud and one wall anchor—with 2 ½-in. to 3-in. wood screws, checking the alignment with a level. Install the Shelf ...

1. You May Need to Use Drywall Anchors . If you’ve got your heart set on a specific spot on your wall to put up your floating shelves and there aren’t any studs near it, don’t let it stop you.

Customers save about this handsome floating shelf, with more than 1,500 reviewers giving it an average 4.7 stars. Crafted of solid pine and made in the U.S., the shelf has exposed nails and a warm ...

How to build floating shelves. 1. Mill your lumber to size. Construction-grade wood is meant to be hidden inside walls and in ceilings, so it doesn’t matter what it looks like.

DIY alcove shelves may seem like a daunting task, but Bonnie says they are definitely achievable with the right tools and a careful plan. And you’ll save yourself a fortune in the process.