Don't you hate it when you go to put up decorative or functional shelves and they don't hold? The frustration can be very high when you put up shelves and then the screws start pulling away from the wall or you come home to find your favorite collectibles crashed in a heap on the floor below the spot you just hung that display shelf the night before. Well here are a few tips that might help you with your installation.

The first thing to know is what type of wall you are attaching to and what type of hardware you need for that surface. The most important thing when hanging shelves is having a strong anchor into the wall.

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