I was putting up a new shelf in my kitchen and the drywall anchor just crumbled like a cookie.

I mean, I was holding the drill and everything just fell apart, so I had to patch the hole with some compound, move the whole thing over six inches, and use a toggle bolt instead, which honestly worked way better for the cookbooks I was putting up. Has anyone else had to switch plans mid-project because a wall just gave up?

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morgan_ward616d ago

Ugh, drywall anchors are the WORST. What kind were you using, the cheap plastic ones?

dakota_burns965d ago

Honestly, you're so right about the cheap plastic ones. I had a whole row of shelves come down because those little white anchors just crumbled. Tbh I've learned the hard way that you really need the metal toggle bolt kind for anything with real weight. The plastic is basically useless for anything but a light picture frame. Ngl it turned a simple project into a huge mess.