How to Attach Furniture to Wall
You’ll need some gear, but don’t worry—you probably have half of this in a junk drawer. Grab a stud finder (that little plastic gadget that beeps like a lost robot), a drill (or a screwdriver and a lot of elbow grease), a level, and some screws or anchors. Also, get the hardware that came with your furniture. That little bag of mystery metal? Yeah, it’s important. It’s not a gift from the furniture elves—it’s your safety net.
And for the love of all that is sturdy, don’t skip the anchors. If you’re drilling into drywall without hitting a stud, anchors are your best friend. They look like little plastic flowers or metal sleeves, but they grip the wall like a koala on caffeine. Also, grab a pencil. You’ll be drawing tiny dots on your wall. It’s like connect-the-dots, but the prize is not falling over.