[header] How to put up shelves [title] Decide where you would like to put up the shelves. [substeps] This is mostly up to personal preference, but factors such as opened doors and stud placement should be considered when choosing a location. [title] Find the stud closest to where you want your shelves and mark it with a pencil. 
[substeps] A stud is the wood framing that comprises the inner structure of the walls. It's essential to find a stud when putting up shelves because shelves drilled into dry wall are not well supported and will collapse.