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When you’re unable to access a wall stud using your stud finder, drywall anchors allow you to still safely and effectively mount items to your walls. Plus, since they’re available in a variety of ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. TO DO THE JOB Material • Hammer, screwdriver, anchors, stud finder, small drill bit Time • Depending upon what is being hung, but ...

If you want to hang something heavy from drywall, you'll need anchors to prevent the drywall from ripping and crumbling under the weight. Drywall anchors are plastic, pre-screw installments that grip ...

These picks will hold anything from picture frames to heavy shelves Because drywall is not very strong on its own, it can’t support much more than a few pounds on a regular nail or screw without ...

Anchor screws may seem easy with the right tool, but getting them tight while not damaging your wall requires some finesse.

If you're hanging drywall, you might wonder if you can just use any type of screw you have lying around. After all, a screw is a screw, right? Not exactly. Drywall screws are designed specifically for ...

Bob emailed us about a rack in his closet that is falling off the wall. It was attached using drywall anchors but it was pulling out of the wall so we brought over some toggle bolts and made it almost ...

Desperate cry for help, to anyone with a good knowledge of hand tools!<P>I was trying to attach a shelf to the wall of my bedroom, so I could get my speakers off my desk. I was using the big ol' ...