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Ever wondered how to get that Japanese lantern fixed right up in your ceiling? Or how to get that picture on the side wall of the living room? Whatever the object, whatever the surface, there’s an anchor that’s perfect for your project.

Just think of them as the strong, silent types. While decorative elements such as mirrors and shelves get all the attention, anchors – the hardware used to hang objects without the aid of structural studs- stoically hold everything in place.

In fact, anchors are so quiet, you may not have heard of them at all. So, here’s spreading the news: these devices are inexpensive, easy to use, and available in an array of styles to suit many weights and surfaces.

For support, do use the right hardware for the task. A toggle holds a plant; molly bolts secure shelving; a lead expansion anchor mounts a mirror; plastic expansion anchors support a towel bar.
There are two categories of anchors- the ones used on hollow surfaces and those for solid surfaces. Determine the weight of your object, and check it with your anchor’s shear-load rating, or the downward pull it can withstand, listed on the package.

The main criterion is, not surprisingly, whether the anchor is secure enough for what you wish to hang.