How to Attach a Bookcase to an Existing Wall. It doesn’t seem to matter how much storage a home has — there is usually room for one more bookcase. Whether you build your own or buy one ready ...

Securing things to the wall by screwing into a stud is safer than using a wall anchor in the drywall where there's no stud, and this especially true for a heavy bookcase. The most reliable way to find studs is to use an electronic stud finder; turn th

Then, position your empty bookcase at a point between the wall studs. Once the bookcase is positioned, place an "L" bracket on top so it is flush with the wall and shelf and use a drill to attach the bracket to the top of the shelf. Finally, use