Useful Guides & Knowledge Base
Practical, step-by-step advice from the Fixium Craft team on furniture assembly, home repairs and everyday home tasks. Do it yourself safely, or let us handle it.
How to Anchor a Dresser or Bookcase to a Wall (Anti-Tip Guide)
A step-by-step guide to anchoring a dresser, bookcase or tall cabinet to the wall: safety first, finding studs, choosing hardware, installing the anchor and testing it.
Read the guideHow to Hang Heavy Shelves and Find Studs
A practical guide to hanging heavy shelves: check what is behind the wall, find and confirm studs, choose brackets and fasteners, mark, drill, mount and test.
Read the guideHow to Mount a TV on Drywall Safely: Studs, Anchors and a Level Install
A step-by-step guide to mounting a TV on drywall: safety checks first, finding studs, choosing a mount, drilling, leveling, hanging the TV and hiding cables.
Read the guideIKEA PAX Wardrobe Assembly Tips: How to Build It Square, Level and Safely Anchored
A step-by-step PAX assembly guide covering planning, frame building, squaring, leveling, wall anchoring, interior fittings and door alignment, with safety notes first.
Read the guideHow to Patch Drywall Holes and Touch Up Paint So the Repair Disappears
Patch drywall holes, feather the compound, prime and match the paint so the repair disappears.
Read the guideHow to Unlock a Locked Car Door Safely (Air Wedge & Long-Reach Tool)
The safe air wedge and long-reach tool method for your own vehicle, with warnings on airbags, door seals and window mechanisms.
Read the guideThe Ultimate Guide to Assembling Flat-Pack Furniture (IKEA and More) Without Costly Mistakes
Manuals, hardware sorting, surface protection and tightening without stripping holes: how to assemble IKEA and flat-pack furniture properly.
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