The Valencia Soft Brick Challenge: Why Your Walls Won't Hold Anything

You've bought the perfect shelf for your Valencian apartment. You've got the right drill, the best screws you could find at the hardware store, and you're ready to go. Thirty minutes later, you're staring at a hole that's crumbled into a dusty pit, your expensive shelf is still on the floor, and your wall looks like it's been attacked by a mouse. Welcome to the soft brick reality of Valencia.