If your shelf is longer than 24 inches, add a third bracket in the center of the shelf to prevent sagging. That's all it takes to DIY a basic shelf! Want a more custom look?

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — It’s time to learn to be shelf-efficient. DIY Expert Shannon Quimby joined AM Extra to teach how to make wooden shelf brackets.

Options include: primer and paint, wood stain with polyurethane varnish topcoat, or for a natural-wood look, only polyurethane. To install the shelf, start by marking the stud locations on the wall.

If you’re looking to save some money—and don’t mind a little DIY work—you can build your own garage shelves from scratch with scrap 2-by-4s and plywood; these shelves will be able to hold ...

Create with Quimby: Become shelf-efficient with DIY … Video / Sep 18, 2023 / 08:20 AM PDT ...