emaalyon wrote:
Thanks a bunch everyone for the info. I got the shelves removed now I
am trying to figure out whether or not to take the support piece down
or leave it up. How would I go about taking that piece down if I
decided to do that? Thanks

Hi,
If you want to remove them, carefully look how they are held on the
wall. By nails or screws. Anyhow if removed, it'll show bare drywall
and marks. How about leaving them on and install a coat hook or
something to hang small items.