Hello ALAN and thank you for the feedback you posted on the Home Depot website. The Moen Brantford Double Robe Hook in Oil Rubbed Bronze uses Moen’s Pro+Fit installation system-which is a single screw mounting system. We are sorry to hear of the difficulty you experienced installing and removing the decorative base from the mounting hardware. To remove the decorative base, there is a square opening in the bottom; slide a small flat-bladed screwdriver and press up into the opening. You should then be able to disconnect the decorative base from the mounting hardware. Moen product specialists are available for pre-purchase, installation, and warranty assistance. They can be reached at 1-800-289-6636 and are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Eastern Time.