Use metal anchors and toggle bolts (instead of plastic) for applications where what you’re hanging is heavy, where the load is dynamic, or both. Scroll down for info on how to use some of the ...

Use expansion, hollow-wall, or toggle anchors by pre-drilling a hole, inserting the anchor, then securing the object to the drywall by driving a screw into the anchor.

Drywall anchors are a handy solution in these cases. Simply drill a hole and insert an anchor, and its firm grip on the drywall provides a strong base for hanging heavier items than the drywall alone ...

Another anchor that we use frequently goes by several different names but can be called a drywall anchor, Zip It or Twist & Lock. Basically, these are either large plastic or metal screws.