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Storage > Shelving > How to Create Recessed Shelving in a Wall

Learn how to build recessed shelving into a wall -- covers removal of wall board, obstacles to avoid, and aesthetic considerations.

Before you can cut out the wall board in between the studs, you have to figure out where the studs themselves are.

An electronic stud finder is a great tool to use, but it's not always perfect. Here's another method you can use to double-check your stud locations:

Drive a nail into the drywall at the location where you think the edge of the stud is.
Remove the nail, and move left or right, a quarter inch at a time, until you've found the edge of the stud.

Once you've located the actual edges of the studs, draw vertical lines on the wall to mark them. This way, you'll know where to cut when removing wall board later.

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