You knew something was wrong when your neighbor came knocking on your door for sugar like every week, but instead of starting off by telling you what crazy baking experiments she would be attempting this time, she muttered "braaains" and tried to eat you. Soon it seemed like your whole neighborhood was waltzing around aimlessly downstairs, breaking into random houses and having moaning contests as if competing for who would be king of the zombies. You started moving your bookcase and desk to cover your doors and window, but they don't seem to hold very well. You are going to need braces to lock those pieces of furniture into place. Yes, going out to the local hardware store might be a perilous idea, but it's do or die. And you'd much rather have a fortified house than become zombie breakfast.
Brace Options
Braces can be made of various materials from plastics and steel to brass. It all depends on how durable you need them and how much weight needs to be held, as well as aesthetics.
* '''Corner Braces''': Corner braces are typically used to mount most furniture and keep it stable. They are L-shaped and fit into corners.
* '''Decorative and Antique Braces''': If you want your braces to match with antique furniture or just don't want your braces to be an eyesore, decorative braces are available that will keep every part of your furniture in style.
* '''Flat Braces''': Flat braces work well for hanging shelves so it looks like they are floating. They won't show to the naked eye so it'll give them a clean, modern look.
* '''Chair Braces''': Chair braces are designed to not show, but will help with a wobbly chair when placed on the legs.
* '''Swivel Braces''': Swivel braces are attached underneath something to let them turn easily, like a heavy television.
How to Install Braces
Braces can be used for a variety of things; doors, shelving, tables and chairs. Depending on what you are using braces on, they are going to be placed in different areas of the furniture piece.
* Take the brace and place it in the corner of the piece of furniture you want to stabilize.
* There should be several holes on the brace. You may want to make marks on the furniture after you have found the perfect spot, so you can install it the right way.
* Screws should come with the brace to be installed. An electrical drill will make your work much faster. Drill the screws through the holes in the brace and you are all set!
