How Can I Securely Attach My Flag Pole to a Hollow Wooden Column?
Hey everyone! I'm trying to put my flag pole back up after it came down during some windy weather. I used the drywall anchors that came with it,…
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How Can I Keep Screws and Nails from Falling Out of My Walls?
I'm hoping to get some advice on keeping screws and nails in my walls. I suspect my walls are made of drywall with a layer of plaster typical…
Why Are My Drywall Screw Anchors Just Making Bigger Holes?
I'm trying to install some drywall screw anchors to hang a curtain rod, but every time I try, the screw just keeps making a huge hole instead of…
Do I need to secure my shelving units to wall studs with multiple screws?
I recently set up some shelving units from Lowes and attached the rails to the walls. Everything looks good so far, but I didn't specifically look for the…
Struggling to Drill Into a Concrete Ceiling for Heavy Curtains
I'm trying to install metal brackets in my concrete ceiling to support heavy curtains, but I'm hitting a wall—literally! I can't use nails since I need something more…
Best Screws or Anchors for Mounting Heavy Items on Metal Studs?
I'm looking for advice on what screws or anchors to use for mounting heavy fixtures on metal studs that are behind drywall. I've tried drilling into the studs…
Best Ways to Hang Heavy Shelves on Drywall Without Using Studs
I'm looking to install some floating shelves to display books and decorative items, but I've found there's a lack of studs in the spots where I want to…
Need Advice on Anchoring Steel Window Well to Concrete Foundation
I've got a bit of a situation with a stainless steel chimney that was installed 25 years ago for a wood stove in my basement. Back then, I…
Best way to secure a pull-up bar to a hollow brick wall?
Hey everyone! I've got a unique situation with my wall. It used to be part of the building's facade and now has a thick plaster layer and about…
Best Ways to Hang a Heavy Cabinet on Drywall Without Studs?
Hey everyone! I just picked up a medicine cabinet that measures **35 x 30 inches** and I need to install it on drywall where there aren't any visible…
How Can I Fix My Loose Toilet Paper Holder?
I'm having trouble with my toilet paper holder since one of its arms has both screws loose in the wall. The other side seems stable, but I need…
What could be behind the drywall of my townhouse's shared wall?
I'm living in a townhouse in Canada and I recently drilled a pilot hole into a shared wall, expecting to hit a stud. However, when I tried to…
How Can I Safely Hang a Medicine Cabinet on a Difficult Wall?
I need some advice on hanging a surface-mount medicine cabinet on a tricky wall. The wall is made of lathe and plaster, covered in tile, and there's no…