You can also order hammer-set anchor nails online.

You could also tie a scarf or bandana around your mouth and nose to avoid breathing in the concrete dust. You can find safety glasses and face masks at hardware stores, department stores, and by ordering them online.

Look for hammer drills and carbide-tipped masonry bits at your local home improvement or hardware store. You can also order them online. Carbide-tipped masonry bits are strong enough to drill into concrete without cracking.

If concrete dust builds up in the hole as you’re drilling, remove the drill and blow out the dust before you continue.

Look for masonry nails at hardware stores, home improvement stores, department stores, or by ordering them online.

A standard hammer won’t be heavy or solid enough to drive the nail into the concrete wall. Look for mash hammers at hardware stores and home improvement stores, or by ordering one online.

If you’re fastening something to the concrete wall, drive the nail all the way in.