What is a Drywall Anchor?
Drywall anchors can be found at just about any local hardware store and are fairly inexpensive. Usually made of plastic, these are pieces that you place in your drywall, providing a more solid base that a screw can then be put into. They come in various strengths and can hold anywhere from 20 to 60 pounds as a rule, with some even being capable of supporting more. These small anchors, such as Hercules Hooks allow us to hang pictures, shelving, or even electronic equipment, such as speakers, without having to worry that the nail will pull free from the wall and send our prized objects crashing down onto the floor. Fortunately, drywall anchors are also very easy to install, making them a project that you neednt worry will be too difficult to master. Plastic Anchors Perhaps the most common and easiest installation of the different types of anchors, plastic anchors only require that you drill a hole, that is smaller than the size of the anchor, into the drywall and then drive the anchor in
