Dear James: I need to install some shelving to get stuff off the garage and utility room floors. Some of it is pretty heavy. What types of wall anchors are strong and easy to install? — Alex C.
Dear Alex: When you take a walk down the shelving aisle at your home center store, you will be amazed and confused by the variety of wall anchors. Don’t just select the cheapest ones or you may find the shelving (and your stuff) back on the floor one morning.
There is no one-best wall anchor design. The type of wall construction and the weight of the filled shelves are the primary factors to consider. If you are planning to do a garage, utility room or basement, you will probably have to work with concrete and drywall….