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Everything You Need to Hang Shelves the Right Way
15 items
By
Sean Helleren
A simple shopping list for hanging shelves securely and straight—covering anchors, fasteners, and basic tools without overcomplicating the job.
My favorite wall anchors. Pre-drill for maximum accuracy😎
E-Z Ancor Twist-N-Lock 75 lbs. Drywall Anchors (20-Pack) 25210
Nice variety pack of wall anchors. Great for light weight items!
Everbilt 202-Piece #4-#16 x 7/8 in. x 1-1/2 in. Plastic Ribbed Anchor Pack with Screw 802464
For MAX hanging power…keep in mind that its only as strong as what its anchored into.
FLIPTOGGLE Fliptoggle 1/4 in. x 2-1/2 in. Plastic with Screw Philips and Slot Head 209lbs. Toggle Bolt (25-pack) 425M
Brick anchors that actualky work!
Hillman #10-12 x 1-9/16 in. DuoPower Contractor Strength Anchor (12-Pack) 376474
This is a nice assortment of screws. Youll see what works and can commit to a bigger box later.
Grip-Rite Assorted Indoor Use Screw Pack 180 per Box MPCDWS
Simple and durable. Perfect for hanging household items!
Empire 9 in. Torpedo Level 587-24
Simple and durable tape measure. Its a classic!
Stanley 16 ft. PowerLock Tape Measure 33-116L
No B.S. just get a pencil to mark your locations. No need for anything fancy.
Ticonderoga Premium Wood Pencils, Unsharpened #2 Lead, Yellow, 12 Count
Cute and wonderful stud finder. You will love this thing!
Franklin Sensors ProSensor M5 Full Width Center and Edge Stud Finder with 5-Sensors, Wood and Metal Stud Locator/Wall Scanner FSM5-02HD
This will be the only drill you need for your home until you are ready to take on bigger projects.
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 12-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo Kit w/2 Batteries and Bag (2-Tool) 3497-22
Simple drill bits. Dont hit a nail with these!
DEWALT Black and Gold Twist Drill Bit Set (15-Piece) DWA1195
Just in case, grab some masonary bits…youll find a use for them.
RYOBI High Speed Steel Impact Rated Masonry Drill Bit Set (3-Piece) AR2043
Dust flies and hopefully not in your eyes because you are wearing these sweet safety glasses!
Milwaukee Clear Safety Glasses Anti-Scratch Lenses 48-73-2010
Clean up after yourself. Buy 2 and donate one to your kids. Theyll love it!
HDX 10 in. Dustpan and Brush Set 2010
This is my favorite tape in the world. It’s friendly to darn near every surface and I can see my marks. I enjoy this product.
Yellow frog tape
