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Pro DIY Hack: Drill Perfect Shelf Holes Without Measuring on the Wall

Pro DIY Hack: Drill Perfect Shelf Holes Without Measuring on the Wall

Installing shelves starts with precise wall holes for the brackets. Get it wrong, and it's a patching nightmare.

Skip the hassle of measuring directly on the wall.

Grab a strip of tape to capture the exact distance between holes.

Not sure? See for yourself:

Pro DIY Hack: Drill Perfect Shelf Holes Without Measuring on the Wall

Contents
  • How to
  • Result

And in video form, it's even clearer:

How to

1. Measure the distance between the two holes using tape.

2. Stick the tape on the wall at shelf height – the ends mark your spots perfectly.

Result

Perfect alignment every time. Far more accurate, no misplaced holes or rework.