How to Hang Heavy Objects on Walls

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Very helpful!!

Janae

Mar 29, at 11:45am

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Very helpful - thanks!

Bretman

Feb 17, at 8:03pm

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those 'brass' flowerettes come in a 3-nail wide version too, plus the medallions are slightly different sized/shaped/weight ratings(depending on the 3-4 manufacturers--tho hardware stores mostly just carry the 1 size/style you showed).

have looked on line and found no answer to my question of "does anyone produce an 'outside' quality(read that stainless) butterfly toggle?" I need some for outside where they will be getting wet(and be close the the ground) and dont need the rusting/replacement problem from that!!!

Jan 27, at 7:34am

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Hi Ron, I got a question i have a spare room that the walls are panneling, but i wanna make the room a pantry with shelves. is it possible to put shelfing on pannel to store can goods and other stuff. what do you recommend

johnnyola

Jan 26, at 11:58am

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That's not a barbell.

gunboy

Dec 27, at 10:29pm

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I have hung window coverings for 40 years...don't use threaded anchors or plastic shields...They WILL pull out (mainly in drywall). This is experience talking.

Jim

Dec 17, at 5:29pm

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3 things:
1) All plastic anchors are not created equal. The smooth fluted ones (like in the video) don't hold nearly as well as the ones with barbs. Pay attention when shopping for them and get the barbed ones if possible.
2) Molly bolts will sometimes spin before the wings cantilever over, catch them quick with pliers and you may be able to salvage the installation.
3) It wasn't stressed that the toggle bolts need to be installed on the bracket BEFORE insertion as they are a one-time fastener. You cannot remove the screw like a molly as the toggle will fall inside the wall.

Thanks for your great tips Ron!

Warren Rudd

Dec 17, at 8:55am

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Well Mr.Hazelton...this was a 2fer for me. For years I'd take a 1/4 inch bit, drill two holes, then chip out the dry wall...put the toggle through. Never thought to use a flat bit. I'm glad the wife dosn't get your e-mail tips lol. Thank you.

D.Moskalyk

Dec 17, at 3:18am

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We are hanging a ship helm wheel on our wall and I was worried about the weight. Thanks for this video. VERY helpful and clear!!!

Kevin

Dec 16, at 5:48pm

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Make sure the plastic anchor has a lip on it. Otherwise it can be pushed into the void behind the wall.

Mike Williams

Dec 16, at 3:23pm

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all the walls in my house are plaster. Would like to see how to install a tv shelf.

plaster walls

Dec 16, at 12:26pm

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Enjoyed your video on How to Hang Heavy Objects on Walls. It was very informative.

Bobbi

Dec 16, at 11:03am

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I have use all of them from time to time depending on what it was for... Never had a problem with any of them..

Ernie White

Dec 16, at 3:26am

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Thanks Ron. A joyous holiday to you and yours!

papa11

Dec 16, at 1:39am

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Great video! Please keep em coming!

Mike

Nov 25, at 1:23am

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You just prevented a potential disaster and saved me years of worrying about said disaster. Toggle bolts may be overkill for my project, but I don't see the harm in being overly cautious.

Kelli

Nov 16, at 10:52am

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Hi Ron - Excellent presentation! I also rarely leave comments, but your presentation was so clear, concise and helpful that I just wanted to say: Thanks so much!
All the best,
Peter

Peter Meskin

Nov 14, at 9:09pm

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Hey Ron,

I was trying to figure out how to mount a surfboard rack to drywall, and this post was very informative and well done. It's short, to the point and with great presentation. This allowed me to call a hardware store and know what to ask for and have an intelligent conversation to get the items I needed.

I don't normally take the time to comment, but I appreciate you taking the time to make this video.

Best,
Adam

Adam Gausepohl

Oct 19, at 5:13pm

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Hello Ron I just wanted to tell you that I like your program and presentation.
You have an English fan and fellow DIY'r over here onthe other side of the pond! Keep up the good informative work my friend.
Cheers
VIC

VIC

Aug 21, at 5:00am

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RON!!! JUST AMAZING!!! Thank you so much for this valuable video. AMAZING AGAIN.

Kurt

Jun 28, at 12:59am

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This was a bit helpful but I want to hang a large wooden box on my wall without putting a whole threw the box so toggle bolts will not work.My husband wants to use L brackets but they can be seen. Is there another way to hang a very heavy box on the wall ??? Thanks !!!

DONNA

May 23, at 5:32pm

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HI RON,THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR YOUR HELP ON BOLTS. I HAD TO USE SOOO MUCH PUDDY,ON ALL THE HOLES I MADE,UNTIL I SAW VIDIO. NOW I CAN PUT UP ALL 4 SHELVES WITH TOGGLE BOLTS,AND I KNOW THEY WILL STAY!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU AGAIN.

Bobi

Jan 24, at 10:15am

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Ron Have you tried the attach-it.com They will blow your mind how easy and strong the are. We will be glad to send you afree sample . Renny Barnacle Company

Renny Barnes

Dec 2, at 4:22pm

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Thank you! Exactly what I needed to know, and a little more to help figure out what I need for my next project. You empowered me!

MJ Taylor

Nov 25, at 12:01pm

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Ron, my problem is how to hang my mirror 3'x4' against my fireplace, which has rocks plastered to the wall. I couldn't find the ceiling studs.The fireplace is diagonally positioned to the corner of my living room. The crawl space is too tight and is stuffed with a 12" insulation material. what could I possibly do to hang my frame? I've punched holes in the ceiling and they are begining to show. Tanx.....Daddy Bee

Daddy Bee

Nov 17, at 12:53am

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Hi Ron! I also would like to thank you for the many ideas and tips you pass along. I am versed enough not to need this particular tip,but I have used many of them in the past,and have never thanked you for them. The one I liked the most was the idea about making a box and then attaching the draw slides to it in the work shop. Then sliding the entire box with the hardware already attached inside the cabinet. I think you called it the pots and pan slide out. My wife loved it so much I had to make another for bowls and dishes . The top try she uses for many kitchen gadgets cookie cutters, meat thermometer, funnel,cheese grater etc. Prior to your idea I installed the same type draw slides inside an existing cabinet,but it was a very frustrating and much more difficult job doing it in place. Thanks again for making my life easier. Dave Lick

Dave Lick

Nov 16, at 10:20pm

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how do you keep the toggle bolts from falling down the wall , when youhave to pull out the screw and put it into a hole to tighten it up ??????? THANKS JOHNMA

john von dohlen

Nov 15, at 7:11pm

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THE "KIDS WALL SHELVING" IDEA WOULD WORK GOOD FOR CLOTHES RODS. LITTLE PEOPLE COULD LEARN ABOUT SELECTING AND 'PUT IT AWAY' IF THEY COULD REACH THE ROD. BY THE TIME THEY CAN REACH A 5' HI ROD THEY'RE ALREADY TOO OLD TO LEARN !!!

DENIS SNYDER

Nov 15, at 11:29am

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The nice thing about molly bolts is that they can be removed from the wall without leaving humongous holes is by placing the screw into the molly and pushing in to unfold the ears . This does have to be done carefully, but will allow the molly to be removed without a major plaster repair.

John Hanecker II

Nov 15, at 9:22am

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Ron: Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your tips and tricks. Too bad the internet wasn't around when I bought my first home, I could have used a lot of your tips. Keep them coming and THANKS!

Eddie

Nov 14, at 10:13am

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All your vidio's are very interesting and informative but half of your vidio's don't have any sound and on all of them the video stops and starts every 5 seconds apart. It's enough to drive you crazy trying to watch it.

Dennis

Nov 13, at 8:55pm

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This is a great video for ALL homeowners! However, I have two comments. 1.) When installing the toggle bolts, after the hole is drilled, the toggle screw NEEDS TO BE PUT THROUGH THE ITEM!! Many years ago I used them to anchor a 2x4 to a cinder block wall. I put the toggle end in the hole and tightened up the screw, then backed it out to apply the 2x4. Well, when you remove the screw, the toggle end falls to the floor since nothing holds it to the inside of the wall. I had to make an extra trip to the hardware store for more toggle bolts! As a good rule, always buy a few extra when you start a project! 2.) Also, the MOLLY BOLTS work really good, but they come in different lengths for different wall thicknesses. Pay attention to the package instructions!

Noah

Nov 13, at 7:38pm

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If you have the correct sized masonry drill ,use it when drilling SHEET ROCK walls. The over the counter normal drill bit is good for wood or metal.

Mike Williams

Nov 13, at 4:10pm

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I have seen several demonstrations of the type of wall attachments shown in these videos and I am glad to see them. They illustrate what is good and not so good about a variety of tools available for this type of project. What I don't think I have ever seen is how to go about attaching anything to a cement block or other masonry or brick wall. For example how do you attach brackets to a wall to create a wood storage shelving system? Or how do you attach 2x4 to other furring strips to allow attachment of wall board or other finish goods say in a basement or garage? I have seen a variety of shelf systems installed but never the method of attachment to the cement block? This is not trivial to me. I would love to see how Ron does it.

John Walters

Nov 13, at 12:16pm

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Hey, Ron. Great video! Now I know how I'm going to really, absolutely, no falling down, secure my jam-packed bookshelves. Molly-bolts! Thanks!

Lisa

Nov 13, at 10:52am

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Fantastic video Ron! I can understand things so much better when I can watch it. We are getting ready to move from a house into an apartment and now I know which type of hardware to use to make the least intrusive holes. Thanks so much for publishing these videos!

Mary H.

Nov 13, at 10:46am

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Enjoyed your video but wondered about how to attach the shelf to the brackets. It seems that would be needed to really keep items and people safe. Also, should items placed on the shelves have something to keep them in place? Many areas have earthquakes, etc.

Mary Norton

Nov 13, at 9:25am

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Hey Ron, Your video about installing toggle bolts into wall board is a bit misleading. Some viewer may think that once the hole is drilled in the wall board and the toggle bolt is inserted, you then can remove the Screw from the fastner (as your video eludes to) and the Butterflied toggle piece will stay in position. This is not the case. As I am sure you know, once the screw is removed the toggle part or butterfly part will fall down inside the wall leaving nothing for the screw to be replace back into . I enjoy your tips, keep up the good work, but this one needs to be cleared up.

Doug Hamblin

Nov 13, at 8:20am

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Ron, my wife and I use a product almost exclusively called, "Monkey Hooks". My wife has "seasonal art", so she is always changing wall art that has different sizes. She is able to hang nearly any art on one of two sizes of hook that come in 25 and 50 pound capacity. She merely pushes them into the wall, gives them a twist, and the hook is ready to go (you note I say SHE) - no tools requred, they just leave a small nail sized hole (she is also very good at filling holes with spackling). The Monkey Hooks work very well only if there is no wall stud where you're hanging the object d'art.

frank domurath

Nov 13, at 7:56am

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Ron I have been hanging things on my walls for years now, with only a straight pens. I push them at a 45deg. Into the sheetrock and leave out enough to hold the photo frame or other things that I have on my walls. They hold a lot of weight for no bigger then they are. The good thing about using straight pins, they leave a hole that paint will cover..

Lee

Nov 13, at 3:29am

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Ideas for how to hang a collection of old cameras with out shelving showing?

Linda Biram

Oct 6, at 3:44am

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Ron can we send you some attach-it.com ---would make hanging heavy stuff a snap

Renny Barnes

Aug 15, at 1:47pm

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