It's a DIY Friday!
Here's how to use pretty cabinet hardware to make a hook for your things rather than the standard Drunk Octopus.
/\/\ Drunk Octopus...eehh
\/\/ Pretty crystal knob...yuuus!!
Here's what you need:
- Knob of choice. Crystal knob seen here $2 at Home Depot
- Loctite Super Glue $6 if not on hand
(ps. you should buy this anyways. It's crucial to your glue collection. What, doesn't everyone have a glue collection?) - Wall Anchors (link is for the 50 pack) $4
NOTE: there are many types of wall anchors. You're looking for a self drilling wall anchor with a wide base like the ones in the link. I chose these because they were metal and I figured it would be better to glue metal to metal.
Instructions:
These are very hard and extensive, so bare with me.....
- Glue the wall anchor to the back of the knob
- Let dry overnight
- Screw newly made Knob Hook into wall
PHEW!!
Result: Organized things with no hook marks!
I keep seeing knob hooks all over the interweb but never really found out how they did it. This is my version. So far they've been up for a few months and seem like they aren't going anywhere.
Disclaimer: If you are a renter, the wall anchors will leave a significantly larger hole in the wall than a picture hanger. Like, a for real hole. So please keep that in mind if you're not a Handy Andrea.
If you're really set on this look but can't afford the wall holes, then I suggest using a piece of wood to screw the knobs into to make a hook rack. If you do that, you can just screw the knobs on from the back sans glue and attach the rack on the wall as usual!

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