Furniture and fasteners: how to hang a shelf/cabinet evenly and avoid hitting wiring?

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High-quality and safe installation of shelves and cabinets on the wall requires not only accuracy, but also strict compliance with safety rules, especially when it comes to hidden engineering utilities. Before starting work, be sure to create a convenient checklist and write down everything you need in it: what to buy at the hardware store, what parameters to measure, and who to coordinate potential risks with. Fixing expenses and planning the stages of work prevents unnecessary redos and unexpected budget overruns.

You should always start any work by ensuring safety and checking engineering systems. First, examine the location of hidden wiring, water supply pipes, and ventilation using a modern hidden wiring detector, and only then proceed to marking the fastening points. This approach guarantees the absence of hidden problems and damage to utilities during the drilling of holes.

Hold the shelf or cabinet against the wall at the desired height and use a spirit level to align the position of the body horizontally and vertically.
Mark the points for future holes with a pencil through the furniture's mounting holes, then set the item aside for convenient use of the rotary hammer or drill.
Check the wall with a metal and wiring detector in the drilling zone so as not to accidentally hit a power cable or heating pipe.
Drill holes of the required diameter, install dowels selected for your wall type, and fix the fasteners using a screwdriver.

After completing the installation, check the reliability of the structure and make sure the shelf hangs evenly. Regular inspection of the fasteners' condition will help avoid unpleasant situations and ensure safe use of the furniture by the whole family.

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