Friday, February 1, 2013

DIY Knob Hooks



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:
  1. Knob of choice. Crystal knob seen here $2 at Home Depot
  2. 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?)
  3. 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.....

  1. Glue the wall anchor to the back of the knob
  2. Let dry overnight
  3. 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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