Before hanging anything on your wall, it’s important to figure out what your wall is made of. Ideally, you should attach floating shelves (or anything else you’re hanging) to a wall stud ...

such as how to properly and relatively easily hang your heavy shelves (no headaches included!) As Bo shares, most people will probably just say install a large two-by-four up on your wall ...

If you have blank walls lacking creative flair, we've got just the project for you. With this DIY, you'll add style and oomph to the space with a wooden shelf.