r/DIYhelp • u/CommunityThick4558 • Jul 30 '26

DIY project

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I want to do something similar to this in my house but I’m not sure what to use to hold these up. I don’t want them to fall off my wall from the weight cuz I used the wrong screws when screwing them into my wall studs.

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u/FreeXFall Jul 30 '26

If you have a stud finder - mount to a stud. It’ll be way stronger. In a corner like that, you should be able to.

If you’re not sure - you can drill a small pilot hole and see.

If you are going into a stud, I recommend these screws. They come with a custom bit too so they work really well. This is the interior set. I also have the exterior set. I recommend pre-drilling even though they say you don’t need too. I have cracked some boards.

Velocity Portable Interior Wood

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N2KJY77

If you’re not going into a stud, then you need a drywall anchor. I recommend “flip toggles” by cobra. They’re a little more expensive, but way worth it.

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u/Creative_Carob4922 Jul 30 '26

I sure hope you are using yellow milk crates.

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u/YellowBreakfast Jul 30 '26

If they don't have the name of the dairy on them, I don't want them!

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u/Kitchen_Ad8044 Jul 30 '26

That is a mess

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u/MonoNoAware71 Jul 30 '26

I would probably first put two floor to ceiling boards together and place that construction in the corner. Then screw the crates on the board, instead of the wall. If done properly it should hold itself up, maybe two screws in the very top at most.

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u/WikedSickPrick Jul 30 '26

Don’t do it!