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- 1). Measure the room that you have over your sink. This should be the wall space that is above the sink and below the mirror. Measure the width and height of this space, in inches.
- 2). Take notice of the type of wall you have, as this will give you an idea of the options that you have for attaching a shelf to the wall. For tile or stone walls, you will need to have screws that can go through tile and stone. For wooden walls, regular screws can be used.
- 3). Look through home improvement magazines, store circulars and websites to get some ideas of the style of shelf you would like to have. Going into the price hunt with an idea of the type of shelf that you would like to have will actually make it easier to compare prices.
- 4). Visit your favorite local home improvement store and check out their prices for the type of shelf, with the right type of fasteners for your wall. Write down the types of shelves available, and the prices that are listed. Ask about any sales or specials that will make the shelf less expensive.
- 5). Visit other home improvement stores in your area. Record the prices that you have found for the same shelves. Be sure to keep your lists organized, so that the prices appear underneath each shelf you have recorded. This will help you decide what the cheapest shelf is going to be.
- 6). Record deals such as price matching, seasonal sales, and temporary sales in another color. This will allow you to quickly pick out these deals when you analyze your list.
- 7). Write down each store's policy on returning the shelves and each shelf's guarantee. The best deal might not be the cheapest shelf.
- 8). Get a good idea of the types of prices that you'll find online, and add them to your list. Be sure to add in shipping costs.
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