I should have learned how to do this 4 years ago, but this morning I will use my new power drill to anchor bookcases to studs in the wall
IT’S TOOL TIME BITCHES
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ugh rookie mistake, stripped a screw that’s half in 🤦🏻♀️
was trying to work in small space reaching up. I should have made more space and gotten on ladder to push straight in
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I also missed one of the studs and could tell it was only drywall by the feel
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I did finally get both those bookcases anchored to the wall (with a burger break in between) btw
The first one is a friggin mess
The second one is nearly perfect
C'est la vie
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I would have liked to tell my ultra-handy dad the story of stripping screws, missing studs, mis-sized pilot holes, etc. We could have traded DIY war stories.
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I actually avoid drilling anchors for things like bookshelves into studs. Stud anchoring feels a bit too heavy duty to me, so I rely on overloading lower shelves, and drywall anchors... and generally going for shorter furniture.
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unfortunately it was necessary for these (allegedly), they are to prevent or I guess at least slow the disaster that ensues if a child climbs the bookcase
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haha maybe. is a fan too. I have unpacked several large ziploc bags of our hooks and this place will start to feel like home once I start tossing 'em up
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