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Harry K
 
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Default drilling into concrete block in basement to put up shelves...


scale wrote:
I have a question

i want to hang a shelf to hold my detergent, fab softner, etc above my
washer dryer combo in the basement of my house.

THe walls are made of cynder blocks. Is it smart to drill into them in
order to put in anchors so i can hang a shelf....or would i be better
off doing something else. I dont want to crack the block or anything.

Any opinions?


No reason not to.
You say it is cinder block. Unless it is an old house it is probably
concrete block. If cinder block (mine is) it will drill really easily,
if concrete a bit harder. You can cheat it on either type by drill
into the mortar seam vice the block itself. Use a 3/8 or 1/2" hammer
drill plus masonry drill bit is all that you need.

Harry K