How to Remove Closet Wire Shelves (in 43 Seconds)

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Step 1: Prepare Your Tools

• Grab a pair of needle nose pliers and a small flat head.

Step 2: Tackle the Support Beams

• With your needle nose pliers, locate the nail heads on the support beams.

• Firmly grasp the nail with the pliers and pull it out. You'll notice the support beams will start to loosen.

Step 3: Remove the Supports

• Gently pull the supports away from the wall, ensuring they don't fall on you. Repeat this until all supports are down.

Step 4: Loosen the Anchors

• Take a small flathead screwdriver to the anchors at the top of the shelving.

• Insert it underneath the nail head in the anchors to create some room, then use your needle nose pliers to pull them out completely.

Step 5: Lift Off the Shelves

• Once the anchors are out, carefully lift or pull the shelves from the wall. Proceed gently to avoid any damage or accidents.

Step 6: Admire Your Work

• With the shelves removed, you now have a blank canvas to reimagine your closet space! Remember, while this process is generally straightforward, take your time and ensure safety first. Now, enjoy your newly reclaimed closet space and the satisfaction of a DIY job well done!

Note: This tutorial is aimed at wire shelving typically found in home closets. Results and processes may vary depending on the specific type of shelving and wall materials you are working with. Always take proper safety precautions and consult a professional if unsure.

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How to remove the wire metal shelves in your closet so you can go from this to this. First get needle nose pliers. Start with the support beams. Grab the needle nose pliers, go in and get the nail by the head with the needle nose pliers and then simply pull out. Once you have it out, simply pull a little bit and you'll see that the support just comes off. Make sure that doesn't fall on you. So once you have all your supports down like that, you're going to take a small flathead, go to the anchors on top, dig it in just a little bit to make some room underneath like that. Then get the needle nose pliers and pull it out the rest of the way. Then the same as before, you can either lift this off or start to pull these out one by one carefully and it should just remove simply like that. Then you just remove it from your wall and here's the finished product. Now that's...

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