trace or measure the item on butcher paper, mark the spot exactly for the nails/screws. tape to wall, adjust, live with it for as long as desired. nail directly through paper for guides. life changing
Drill that hole, pop that wall mount in. Hang that bulky shelf you like and live your best happy home life. We'll figure out how to repair the holes later.
For some reason my dad had me believe that they never worked and they were some kind of myth... Like homeopathic medicine...
I just found out they do work and i'm gonna be hanging and mounting shit everywhere