Handy Bross : Expert Furniture Anchoring & Mounting Services in Boston

Secure Your Home: Anti-Tip Solutions for Safety and Stability

You have assembled the nursery in Roslindale, set up the tall bookcases in your Newton study, or placed a heavy wardrobe in your South End bedroom. They look great, but they pose a hidden danger. A heavy dresser or a tall shelf can tip over in an instant—whether from a climbing child, a jumping cat, or simply the uneven floors common in historic New England homes.

Don't wait for an accident to happen.

Handy Bross is the premier furniture anchoring and safety team serving the entire Greater Boston area. From Woburn to Framingham, we provide peace of mind. We don't rely on the flimsy plastic zip-ties that come in the box. We use professional-grade steel cables, L-brackets, and heavy-duty toggles to secure your furniture to the structural studs of your home, ensuring it stays exactly where it belongs.

We Secure Every Type of Tipping Hazard

Furniture anchoring isn't just for nurseries. Any tall or heavy item is a candidate for stabilization.

1. Child Proofing & Baby Safety (Dressers & Changing Tables)

For families in Framingham and Waltham, safety is priority #1.

• The Danger Zone: Dressers are the most dangerous items because when drawers are opened, the center of gravity shifts forward.

• The Solution: We anchor dressers and changing tables directly to the wall studs. We use discreet, high-strength hardware that is hidden behind the furniture but holds fast against climbing toddlers.

2. Tall Bookcases & Wardrobes (IKEA Billy, PAX)

Tall furniture in Cambridge apartments often leans due to thick baseboards or uneven floors.

• Top-Heavy Risks: A fully loaded bookshelf is extremely heavy. We secure the top of the unit to the wall, preventing it from falling forward during a bump or vibration.

• Seismic/Vibration Safety: Living near the T or heavy traffic in Allston causes vibrations. Anchoring prevents items from "walking" or shifting over time.

3. Media Centers & TV Stands

Large TVs and consoles in South Boston need to be secure.

• Anti-Tip Straps: We install heavy-duty straps connecting the TV to the furniture or the wall, preventing the screen from toppling over if bumped.

4. Stabilizing on Uneven Floors

This is a classic Boston problem.

• The "Back Bay Lean": In historic homes, floors often slope away from the wall. A wardrobe placed here will naturally lean into the room. We use professional leveling shims to correct the angle at the base, and then anchor the top to the wall for a rock-solid setup.

The Local Advantage: Anchoring into Boston's Tricky Walls

A standard anchor kit from a hardware store will fail in most Boston homes. We know why.

• Horsehair Plaster (Jamaica Plain & Dorchester): You cannot just drive a screw into plaster; it will pull right out. We use specialized toggle bolts that grab the wood lath behind the plaster, creating a secure hold without cracking your wall.

• Exposed Brick (Charlestown & Seaport): We have the masonry tools to drill precise pilot holes in brick or mortar, inserting lead or sleeve anchors that can hold hundreds of pounds.

• Metal Studs (Luxury High-Rises): In modern buildings in Downtown, magnetic stud finders don't work. We locate the metal framing and use titanium toggle anchors designed specifically for steel studs.

Why Choose Handy Bross?

Safety is not a DIY experiment. Trust the experts.

Our Safety Installation Process

We make your home safer in less than an hour.

1. Book Your Service: Tell us what needs anchoring (e.g., "3 Dressers and 2 Bookcases in Nursery").

2. The Arrival: We arrive at your home—whether in Hyde Park, Mattapan, or Somerville—fully equipped.

3. The Assessment: We check the floor level and locate the wall studs.

4. The Install: We drill, insert professional anchors, and tighten the brackets.

5. The Test: We physically pull on the furniture to verify it is secure.

6. The Cleanup: We clean up any drilling dust, leaving the room ready for play.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Do I need to anchor furniture if I don't have kids?

A: Yes. We highly recommend it. Uneven floors in Boston or accidental bumps can cause tall items like the IKEA PAX or Billy bookcases to fall. Anchoring protects your expensive furniture, your floors, and your pets.

Q: Can you anchor to a wall with baseboards?

A: Absolutely. Baseboards often prevent furniture from sitting flush against the wall, creating a gap. We use spacers or specific bracket angles to bridge that gap securely, ensuring the connection is rigid.

Q: Which specific areas do you serve?

A: We cover the entire Greater Boston area. Our service map includes Boston, Newton, Woburn, Waltham, Framingham, Cambridge, Somerville, South End, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, North End, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan, Jamaica Plain, Hyde Park, Roslindale, and Allston.

Q: Is the damage to the wall permanent?

A: No. The holes we make are small (typically the size of a pencil). If you move out of your apartment in Brighton or Brookline, these can easily be filled with a dab of spackle and painted over.

Q: Do you supply the anchors?

A: Yes. We bring our own professional-grade "Anti-Tip" kits (steel cables, heavy-duty brackets, toggle bolts). We do not rely on the cheap hardware included with the furniture.

Protect What Matters Most

Don't risk a preventable accident. Leave it to the Handy Bross experts.

Make your home safe, stable, and secure today.

Book Your Furniture Anchoring Service Today

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