(X-posting from r/homeimprovements) After doing the research I think I know what I need to do, but I'd really appreciate if someone could confirm I'm not about to seriously screw things up. I need to hang a mirror (20ish pounds), a couple of shoe cabinets (20ish pounds each including the shoes), a few frames (some small ones, and some rather big and around 8 pounds each). I'm also planning to later on mount a few wall shelves, for decorative purposes mostly, so not for any more than 10 pounds each. Most of my walls seem to by drywall - they sound very hollow, plus the flat is brand new, so I understand the likelihood it's plaster is particularly low in this case.I would like to avoid looking for studs (unless completely necessary), considering it seems like quite a bit of work, I don't have that much time, those items are lightweight, and I want them in very particular places anyway. I have a set of screws and plugs/anchors, like that: http://ift.tt/2wlv2LP take it this should do, but which plugs should I use (provided I'm not limited by how the cabinets/frames were designed)?The come in 8x51 mm, 6x36 mm and 5x31 mm.Should I hang everything using those, including the small, lightweight frames? Also, I'd like to hang one of the big frames on a wall that is not hollow whatsoever and seems very heavy, if that makes sense. Those screws and plugs are supposed to be good for brick and concrete as well - so should I just essentially do the same thing - drill a hole, place the anchor and put in the screw? Am I at any significant risk of drilling into live wires or something?And I wanted to make sure, just in case I do mess something up - I take it's not terribly difficult to patch up a hole in the wall? I have a bucket of paint that was used for the flat, so I should be good here. As a side note, the heater in my bathroom seems to be mounted without using the studs - the wall is just as hollow everywhere, including the places where it's fixed to the wall. Is this even possible?I'd really appreciate any advice. via /r/DIY http://ift.tt/2x5LI9F
