Consumer Reports recommends anchoring any furniture used to store
clothing. It could prevent tip over injuries and even save lives.
Many new dressers come with anchor kits, but you can also purchase
aftermarket kits, especially for furniture you already have in your
home. We like restraints with metal brackets and nylon straps or wire
cable. It's important to always follow the manufacturer's
installation instructions. Anchor kits usually include screws, but
they may not be.
Appropriate for the type of wall you have. If you have wooden studs
we suggest screws at least 2 inches long to extend well into the
studs. If you have metal studs you will need to use fine thread
drywall screws then locate the studs in your wall. Next measure the
height of the furniture. Follow manufacturers instructions regarding
placement of the brackets on the wall. Pre drill a hole in the wood
studs then screw the brackets to the wall.
Then pre drill hole into the solid wood frame of the dresser, not the
thin wood backing, and attach the brackets. Use a manual screwdriver
to test the fasteners once they've been secured to the wall and to
your furniture. And finally, following manufacturers instructions,
secure the straps and adjust the dresser against the wall. And
remember, TV's can also pose a danger. Anchor older TV's to the wall
and make sure new ones are hung correctly.