Level the cleat and screw it to the wall. You can locate studs or use drywall anchors. The first step in learning how to ...

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Floating shelves are easy to put together, and by attaching directly to the wall, they deliver a clean, professional look that can be versatile in any space. Our design (shown below) is easy to ...

I started by shopping, assuming the only way I could have an industrial-style bookcase was by paying a hefty sum for one.

Over at DIY weblog IKEA Hacker, they show us how to take an existing, traditional bookshelf, but move it to an unused space—high on the wall—to save space on the floor.

Screw a ½-inch plywood spacer to the back of the top shelf to keep the shelves from touching the wall. That way, a bulge in the wall won't prevent the ladder shelf from being fastened securely.

One of my challenges is the bookcase needs to span about 6 feet over a piano. What would you do to support those shelves so there’s no sag from the weight of the books?