When you want to fasten something to a wall but aren’t able to put the screw into a wall stud, you need to know how to use a drywall anchor. This little gadget allows you to support a load from the ...

One common DIY pitfall is the dreaded loose-fitting anchor. Those little plastic inserts, often included with self-assembly furniture, are essential for keeping items like shelves and armoires ...

Cylindrical in shape with fluted ends, plastic anchors come in different sizes with varying load capacities from 5 to 25 pounds in 1/2-in. drywall. What It Does: Plastic expansion anchors are inserted ...