Earthquake
Before
Tall Furniture
The taller something is the more easily it will start rocking and topple, particularly if it is top-heavy. Falling furniture can be dangerous and destructive. Securing it to the wall is usually straightforward.
Brackets
Wall units, bookcases and other tall furniture should be secured to wall studs. The easiest way is to use metal brackets found in most hardware stores. Standard steel brackets (65mm) should be more than adequate.
If you would like the brackets hidden as much as possible, attach them as two upside down "Ls". Start by marking on the wall where the top of the furniture comes to and then move it away from the wall. Find where the studs are in the wall (by tapping lightly) and then use 10 gauge screws about 63mm long to screw the brackets into place before moving the furniture back. Screw the other arm of the brackets down onto the furniture with eight gauge screws of 15-25mm length.
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