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How to secure an ikea Kallax shelf unit

My kids each have the red Kallax shelf system. They each come with a long L bracket. These should be installed on the third row up on the outside squares. If you can't do it there go up to the 4th …
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Will my floating shelf hold a fish tank weighing approx 33kg?

No. 33kg is more than 25kg. Doing this is dependent on how much you like the fish.
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How should I mount a 10 ft 2x6 as a wall shelf?

If you want the best performance and look the french cleat is your best bet. You can either create this yourself using the shelf or you can buy brackets to help you.
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How plausible (and how hard) is it to modify a billy bookcase to fit a gable-end corner, flo...

But you have two issues in your diagram that you cannot solve with IKEA shelving: You cannot remove the corner or the shelves will literally fall apart with any weight or movement. …
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How to install kitchen shelves in a wall which conceals a pocket door?

Take the drywall off - drill holes from the other side where you want them and you will be bolting them from the door side and nut will go on to the shelving side. …
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Floor-to-ceiling bookshelf before or after carpet?

Before. I have done both and you can certainly do it either way but it is easier (and cheaper) more sturdy to fasten and shim the bottom to the floor without carpet in the way and because of the car …
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How can I mitigate water contact with a 2x4 screwed into concrete floor?

Then the fact that cantilevered shelving is terrible. It moves, it doesn't hold as much load and based on your plans if you have anything at all of weight the shelves would sag. … If you don't make a free standing shelf then just buy a metal shelving unit - I just saw an 8' tall one at big box for 225. If your basement leaks it is on legs and you can move it around. …
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