Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

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 ...

Installing drywall anchors of any kind is an effortless task, but removing them can be a whole other story. While anchors, understandably, need a firm grip in drywall to reliably support items, that ...

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 ...

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

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' ...