Everything You Need to Know About Wall Plugs
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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Drywall Anchor Plug
2:31 - 35lb Plug
3:50 - 63lb Plastic Plug
5:06 - 63lb Metal Plug
6:08 - Arrowhead Plug
7:58 - 100lb Plug
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If you'd have told me yesterday that today I'd watch the entirety of a 17 minute video about drywall screws AND laugh with enjoyment during it, I'd have called you crazy. Well done, sir.
haha, i concur! great videos..
So true! 🤣 He was great!
Omg you just said my mind 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Laughed during the whole video. Very informative and enjoyable. Thank you.
Me too. Nice video man!
"Anything can be fixed with a hammer, and anything can be used as a hammer." Thats Blue Collar poetry right there.
Yes! I also love "Anything is a knife if you try hard enough"
Im a 65 year old woman who just repainted my huge living room, kitchen and bedroom by myself - WITHOUT TAPING, thanks to Jeff! Now it's onto hanging things onto my newly painted walls, so I really needed this one! THANKS JEFF! YOURE THE BEST!
🤩🎉👏
Jeff isn't my inspiration. Women like you are! Thanks for sharing.
This guy is amazing. I would never EVER imagine one day watching 17 minutes of a drywall video and actually like it.
If you were smoking pot you can REALLY get into watching drywall.
Same here. I'm a 72 year old woman on a pension. Can't spend money on help if I can possibly do it myself. Thank you so much!
Ditto.
I love the way how you go straight to the topic of this video instead of wasting first 5 minutes like most of youtubers.
Same! I usually fast forward 10-30 seconds to get to the video. Dude made me rewind again
yessss
And----- He didn't flip it this way, that way, the other way and every way imaginable.
Yesssss
I never thought I'd actually enjoy a video about Wall Plugs.
AGREED
when he had to use his phone to zoom in on the instructions 🥺🥺 my heart melted 🥰what a sweetheart
I work at a big box home improvement store. I knew a decent amount about anchors before I worked there but it’s nice to see actual demonstrations of how to use them and how reliable they are. It’ll definitely help me out when helping customers pick out anchors.
Gd for you to try improve your work like that
The Home Depot has joined the chat..
I didn't realize this was an anchor management course. Holy sheet. rock.
Neither did I. The "plug" in the title made me think electrical Outlet Plug. In the US these "plugs" are called ANCHORS. But still a good video!
LOL
@@mkp58 Yes, I clicked on the video because I thought it was about electrical outlet plugs.
I guess you have to have the wit of a Brit to get this. Very witty!
@@LFOVCF very well said, clever
If this was 10 years ago, you'd have your own TV show! Best DIY channel on YT! Keep it up Jeff!
20+ years and he would be another Tim the tool man Taylor 😅
Wow, thanks!
He would, but once the networks got ahold of it, it would steadily go downhill. Jeff and Matt, thank you for the quality videos, keep it up!
I agree. I’m in the UK and love Jeff. Keep up the good work buddy!
Karma Fields pol
Here I am again...two years later...reviewing the Wall Plugs video as I try and install another bathroom fixture. Always good to remind yourself how to do it right, thanks Jeff!
the 2nd anchor he showed, was not installed properly...there are 'wings' that you can see, and they require that you have a long enough plug for the wings to be on the back side of the panel AND you need to drive the screw so that the wings expand...that means that you need to drive the screw flush to the wall, and a couple of turns more, *then* back the screw out just a turn or so, to allow for your hanging wire, or the slip-on hanger...
You have taught me so much about drywalls for a year now. I just purchased my first house and used youve taught me how to repair, repaint, replace, etc. You really do make home improvement less daunting for those of us who can’t afford to hire contractors for every little thing. Thank you
You have taught me so much about drywalls for a year now. I just purchased my first house and used youve taught me how to repair, repaint, replace, etc. You really do make home improvement less daunting for those of us who can’t afford to hire contractors for every little thing. Thank you 🥺
Mate, I don't have a dad to teach me this stuff. This is amazing and I can pass onto my son when he is older. Keep it up!
HI from NZ. Ex commercial builder. You are a Great Teacher. Schools need guys like you. Subscribed after 1.27min into the video. Love the humour on what people would think is a very dry subject...pun intended! Thanks.
😩 I wish you were my wood shop teacher back in school! You are so awesome, made everything visually clear and I learned a lot from you! Love your sense of humor and making a boring topic feel like something cool and fun! I always wondered about different dry wall anchors cause at the end of the day it’s still just dry wall! It will bust out easy no matter what you use, I learned the length for the dry wall and stud needs a longer screw so it supports, so I feel more confident now, I’m redesigning my closet shelves and wash room shelving. Thank you for the lesson!
Literally one of the best videos on KZhead. He’s so clear and covers everything so well and the examples are great and even him describing why each one may have came out differently when he pulled was great. Articulated every thing so well. really a well done KZhead video as far as substance goes. And then I checked the views and apparently everyone felt this also:) good job guys.
I LOVE this - I always thought it was my fault that my screws in dry walls never 'took' properly. But you have shown that it was due to the products - and you have given a solution. Thank you.
Thank You Jeff. I’m a single woman and have learned so much from you. As a retired teacher special ed teacher, You get an A+ for your teaching style. Janet😊
First time I watched a video this long and all they did was try different wall anchors to show they all do the same thing equally well and all fail equally easy when they aren't used as intended. Educational, engaging, and entertaining. Well done!
Jeff. these fasteners are not meant to be tested by pulling them straight out. You will normally never load a drywall fastener in that manner. Instead, the load on them is in a direction parallel to the wall surface. The exception is installations into ceilings. The weight ratings are for hanging things on the fasteners, so a fastener rated for thirty lbs/13.6kg should be able to support a lateral force equivalent to hanging a 30lb weight from the fastener when it is correctly installed in the wall. The highest capacity fasteners are the toggle-type fasteners, that have wings that extend out onto the rear surface of the drywall. The help spread the load over a larger area. The highest capacity ones I have seen are called Togglers, and are rated to 200lbs, I believe. I used those for installing not to drywall, but to exterior sheathing, when I hung an exterior security light on the side of a house.
The Point he explained in the video is exactly what you are trying to now explain to him. As he said, They ARE good for downward pressure...only. What he's demonstrating is just that, and what can happen if people don't understand this. He does this by showing what can happen if you Think it's downward hanging force (like a vanity or cabinet or towel hook) and in actuality the cantilever weight or function of these items creates outward force. And the important end message of finding a stud location for these applications.
I think he mentioned vertical weight more than a few times.
@@stemakwest7165 He did, but this still doesn't show each wall plugs like they are designed. He is making a point that it doesn't matter what type you get when he keeps using them incorrectly.
RandomHeroGames agreed, he’s mostly just testing the strength of his drywall
drewlong77 no he really didn’t. This video was absolutely useless. The point of using these anchors is to use them in the dry wall only WITH NO STUD. THAT is what they were designed to do. I think even the dumbest moron knows you’re not suppose to pull straight out on them, and I’m not quite sure what the hell you’re going to “hang” and the wall that is going to produce an opposite horizontal pressure to the wall on it’s own lol. Clearly these anchors are designed for a vertically applied pressure to be applied, so why not just do that in the dam test?? There is no way that they are all going to hold the same amount of applied vertical weight. Had he done a proper load test we really could of seen which one is better and holds more weight when used for their intended purpose... TO HANG SOMETHING WHERE THERE IS NO STUD. Sometimes that needs to be done ya know.
I love this guy!! He explains things in such an adorable, and informative way! Love how he explains the dimensions and new dimensions of the stud, and electrician information.
Bwahahaha! I literally said this -word for word!- to my boyfriend! 😍🤣
Glad my dad was like you Jeff straight to the point no BS and laid out all the options for the project and what he thought is the best solution while factoring in all the other components like you
You’re the dad I never had to teach me this stuff. Thank you! I’m so happy I can teach my children this now and build stuff for them
I'm remodeling my house, mostly by myself, and you've taught me Soooo much!😊❤ This week reinstalled my toilet thanks to your tutorial and even knew to buy the flange extenders since I had added flooring😁❤ Thank you so much for your wonderful content!❤
You are my hero! I want to do all of those things too😮
I'm not even ashamed about how much time I've spent this morning watching this channel
Haha, right?
Yes I'm not doing any work right now BUT I love these tutorials. Very thankful for EVERYTHING you have here.
This is just so smooth, and technically concise with his delivery... It's beautiful thank you 😢
Who's gonna watch a 17 minute video about drywall screws!? [Me, 20 minutes later with notes] ohhhhhhh.
Yep. Haha
Exactly ! How good is this bloke that after 3 mins we hadn't stopped watching !
Same! Thought I’d take the first 5 minutes. He’s humorous, informative and keeps it going at a good pace. Are the whole thing up:)
Yeah... 15 mins to just end up with screw in to the stud.
I have found the "magic" of changing Playback Speed to (1.5 soeed is usu best for me).
I came to learn about electric plugs and left learning about wall anchors and how to talk like a Canadian. Thanks Jeff, now I need to go hang some pictures!
The differences between Canucks and Yanks is extremely minimal. Uneducated and inexperienced believe otherwise.
Defect Are you educated and experienced?
the difference between all people is very minimal.
I’m with you Jason...I did the exact same thing Lol. Although I’m already Canadian.
lol same here.
I found out about more than just using anchors in drywall...drill bits included with screws, lbs for screws and how to install hooks into studs!! This was very helpful as I'm trying to hang a pic (20#) into my sheetrock and now I feel equipped. Thanks for sharing this video and I look forward to seeing more of what you have to share!!
This helped me so much! I'm moving next week, and I completely forgot to check the type of wall before I bought some shelving units. So I was pretty bummed and didn't know what to do. But now I have a better understanding. Also, love your personality!
I love how you turned this into an experiment! I'm sharing this video with my students.
Every single minute of this gentleman's videos are full of info. No boringness, no frustrating waste of time. I just love him. In other videos, we have to first see their cool movie-style intro's, hear their stories, their jokes, and bad edition.
Used all of these before and you are right. Education is very important the more you know the better job you do. Thanks for the video.
Your video is helpful and encouraging. Thank you for showing the comparison and the truth about drywall. Anchor’s are frustrating.
I DEMAND to know WHYY this was so interesting to me!
@New Dave 😂
IKR😄
Because Jeff is the Bob Ross of DYI
But what about the rest of the world that doesn't live in wood studded structures? I live in an apartment that has steel in the walls then aluminum really, what do I do?
@@willpine7343 drill through the steel and put anchors in those holes 😆😆
My father was a telephone installer and he saved boatloads of fasteners over the decades. Several years ago he gave me a ton of those 1970s butterfly fasteners you mentioned... I was hoping you were going to show them in this video but oh well! Anyhow, great content again!
They still sell them as "plant hangers" with hooks attached. I recently wanted to swag my dining room chandelier so it would hang over the middle of my table and this is what I used.
those are awesome for centering hanging lights!
Those types are the de-facto drywall hanger here in Norway. They call them Molly Bolts. I use them all the time! In fact the plastic, non-screw types are only marketed as cement and brick plugs, not to be used in drywall.
Not '70's. They're still being made and I still use them. The big ones hold lots of weight, but you usually have to hide the big drilled hole with a washer. I've hung 50-lb mirror with them. For lighter items, I like the corkscrew-shaped ones.
Lol
Thank you! My husband used to be brilliant at this kind of thing but can't do it any more, so I have to learn how. I am trying to put up shelves in the bathroom. I just made a whole lot of mistakes trying to following the manufacturer's instructions, and have made a huge mess. Your video is really going to help me with my second attempt. This is great information and I especially love your enthiusiasm!
I have been doing the same thing you do for a long time and I sincerely appreciate your all around skills.. keep doing what you are doing
My favorite DIY guy! Hilarious entertaining and you know your stuff! Just bought my first home. I’m learning everything from scratch your videos are saving me so much time!!! 🙏🏽
Where does his accent come from? The way he says “out” is different! 😁. Oh, I just learned from Google that he is from a small town in Ontario!!!
I already knew a bunch of stuff from my various DIY projects, but the amount of information I've learned from you guys is astonishing. Thank you, Jeff and crew, for these awesome easy-to-follow videos.
The BEST video to understand the mystery behind dry walls
This was SO helpful. I have tried every anchor there is. A lot of holes to patch from trial and error. This just saved me from making a lot more!!!!!
So glad i found this channel! You are an ADHD person's dream for tutorials! Straight to the point and factual, love it! Thank you 🥰
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I was thinking the same thing and I'm glad I decided to read the comments before I repeated what you posted straight out of my thoughts... of course it apparently is not mine alone.
There is one other "hollow wall fastener" sold at building product suppliers and it is called the "Snaptoggle" which would put your shoulder out on both a shear test and your pull out test. It is an improved version of the butterfly bolt and is similiar yet much better than your last fastener in your line of fasteners tested. It is also sold by one of the most common suppliers/manufacturers Paulins. When I am hired to hang a heavy item on a drywall wall where no stud is in the best position this is my go to that holds at least a couple hundred pounds IN DRYWALL.
Great practical demo video - thanks for sharing!
An absolutely great video! I know nothing about building, fixing etc but wanted to install a curtain rod. This was so helpful!
Amazing that I can happily sit here eating my lunch and watch a video about wall plugs - Who needs Netflix :)
I've installed a lot of things and this was a must for all homeowners and high school kids too
I was withdrawn on investing in a 17min video but I thoroughly enjoyed every minute! And even subscribed. Thank you for sharing. Just bought my first own home, with plenty to re-new, improve and fix with no idea how to do it. Thank you for helping me make less mistakes.
I just spent 17 mins watching you talk about screws and I actually enjoyed every minute of it!
This channel has saved me a ton of money. Currently completely remodeling my kitchen from subfloor to ceiling. Hanging new cabinets today , almost done! 😁 ..Thank you for sharing
Nice work! Cheers Trent!
How long did it take you ?
@@HomeRenoVisionDIY what's the name of that thing you used to find the right spot to drill?
@@trueheart5974 Stud finder.
sgtm7 thank you.
I loved it it was very informational and it was taught in a manner that kept my attention thank you
Very good video. My partner walked out in February. So far, I've put a new hasp on the garden shed, weeded a patio, fixed a bunch of stuff, and now I'm gonna hang me some guitar hooks. Thanks dude. All the way from UK!
The man's just soo happy about pulling these plugs. I'm enjoying the vid.
This guy is good. I knew this info. However, he teaches the concepts in an entertaining & informative way for people who don't.
This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you.
You are so interesting and down to earth knowledgeable, I could watch you a lot. I hope you are still on KZhead. Thank you so much for real help. Honestly.
This video was actually extremely helpful. Just like the last comment you couldn't tell me I would sit through 17 minutes about screws. Very entertaining keep it up.
Thank you for making this video, I have been making so many holes on my walls trying to hang a shelf and fix wobbly fixtures. The worst part is my husband can do it in seconds, yet it's been 8 months. I will be following your instructions later today. Now I need to go watch your video on how to patch up all my holes on the walls 🤦♀️ thank you again.
You look so proud of yourself after hanging off the wall, I love it!
Yes! Thank you! just glad I didn't fall on my butt!
Love your energy. Thanks for showing the strength test too.
Awesome video. Trying to install a non-traditional ceiling light that plugs into an electrical outlet and could not get a straight answer on how to mount it to ceiling. So I looked at mounting things to a wall and your video came up. It answered my questions.
Great vid. I'm putting up shelves that have brackets at 59 and 1/2 in apart from each other so finding a stud that equal apart on both sides is impossible. At least you showed some options that can go straight into drywall that are a little bit more helpful than going straight in with flimsy plastic plugs
Better to put up a strip of plywood, mount the ply to the studs, then hang your cabinets where ever you wish.
@@rajpalfile4676 good idea
@@rajpalfile4676 how do you do that without making a mess and ripping out the wall to get access? Seems like a lot extra work?
@@MStar10 I mean put the ply on the outside of the dry wall.That way you spread the load and pick up a couple of studs. Wall plugs only hold around 30 lbs. Give or take. Depending on how far away from the stud it is.
The old toggle bolts of the ‘70’s. I think during the ‘60’s and 70’s we added another ton of wight to our house with those things. Another great video Jeff!
funny how they keep trying to reinvent a perfectly good wheel >>>>I mean toggle bolt. Cheers!
I first discovered your channel when seeking information about can foam insulation. I immediately liked your presentation your delivery of the information the demonstration your personality being direct and honest about what you were teaching. And you even have a thread of comedic value in your videos which makes it more realistic and enjoyable to watch. I'm serious. I'm not mechanical I'm artistic I have lots of tools and I'll try lots of stuff that doesn't always work I usually go for those ones that you that fan out in the back when I'm going to hang something really heavy although that didn't work in the bathroom and then later on the other side of walleye I couldn't understand why the poster was poking out and actually gone all the way through the wall I can't believe I just admitted that it was a crazy but if that fan out screw doesn't work then you got a big bloody hole in your wall and it's almost impossible to compensate for that once you created that hole in your drywall thank you for your videos keep up the good work you're awesome
Thank you for what you do. Your channel has really inspired me to learn how to fix most things that need fixing around my place. I really appreciate how simple you break things down. Keep up the great content. May the 4th be with you 🍻
Learned a lot of this stuff from my second wife. Her fist husband was a contractor. She called it "furring in" where you fill the space between studs with 2x material where we were going to hang heavy material. Sometimes we filled the gap between studs with 1/2" plywood if we did not know the precise location on a wall for a big TV mount. Grantee, you put one of those flip toggle mounts through that plywood and more then the grip on your hammer will come off in your hands before that mount will budge. BTW all of our towel racks have passed the two grand kids swinging from towels at Nana's test.
We always called it "adding backing". "Furring out" means adding paper strips to 2x4 walls before drywall to make walls absolutely straight.
Enjoyed this video so much!
Always helpful information.
Omg thank you thank you thank you, I was hanging shelves and getting so frustrated bc they started falling off when I put the slightest bit of weight on them, did everything text book with the anchors, thinking I’m incompetent and/or going crazy in the process bc my shelves simply would not stay put. Now I have my answer and the solution! Plus I really enjoyed this video 🤗🤗
Happy to help Jesse. Cheers!
Use bluTak iv put a shelves up on dry wall with hp laser printer
If you haven't already done it, it would be good to see a similar overview of concrete fasteners too. Selecting the right type, choosing the right length etc.
Jeff, you get to the point quick and fast. You’re a legend. A real authority! Well played.
Gotta say your production level for your vids which was always pretty great has become the standard for me when I go to watch any educational video on the KZhead. Thanks for the vid.
Awesome video I loved it, I've struggled with this issue of trying to fix things to dry wall, (we call it plaster board in England ) I never know how to do it right or what the correct fixings are I have no prior knowledge when it comes to this type of DIY project, hence I always feel a little bit afraid, knowing that things could fall off the wall, I've decided not to attempt it on dry wall any more. Thanks for this amazing video guide, I subscribed to your channel, and I gave this a thumbs up, I definately want to hear more and will keep following the channel its terrific, real quality advice, thank you for sharing. Laura in England
Fantastic info in this video. One thing that was left out: those toggle bolts are GREAT for mounting towel bars if you don't have the luxury of being able to drill into a stud (due to placement restrictions). Cheers
Great video. I enjoyed it immensely, your humor is contagious. I learned so much about drywall and anchors. Thank you.
Great video, thanks! Prior to watching it, I'm sure I would have overestimated how much good some of those anchor options would do outside their intended use.
This video as well as his other videos deserve many more likes. Amazingly helpful content. Thank you sir.
I really took a lot from this, literally on my way to the hardware store. First time home buyer and recent diy'er lol... Wish me luck
I enjoyed your smiles and enthusiasm! Most importantly, I LEARNED!!!
I would have never expected myself to enjoy watching a video about wall plugs but here I am lmao I felt like I went to class and had an amazing lesson on it😂 thank you for this video! I’m planning on hanging pin boards on my wall soon so this was very educational!
I just bought my first house and HOLY MAN is this good stuff. Excellent quality, entertaining and helpful! Thank you!
That was the most informative video that I learned nothing new on. I just really like his videos. He’s like a modern day Bob Vila except more practical and actually has more personality than cardboard! Love these videos Jeff! Keep it up
It's wierd I'm watching these videos about grouting and putting wall plugs in and there not short videos either and actually enjoying them lol how dull is the subject but he some how makes it worth watching seems super knowledgeable to will deffinately come in handy for me now seen as I've just brought a flat which needs a lot of doing up 👍
I've learned a lot from your videos. I really appreciate your time.
Didn't know 1.25" into the stud is fair game. Worth the view just for that.
Yep! If the electrician has to drill closer than that, then a nail-proof metal plate has to be attached to protect the wire.
Yea that part is key. If you drill it out and it is hard going, you may have found a protection plate.
Phillip Waldo good call! Does anyone know if this is the same in the UK?
You guys are giving people false confidence in a really dangerous way. It's not fair game. He says the contractor has liability insurance for that, but how do you find out who put in a wire 40 years ago after it kills your spouse? You can't. And even if you could, you couldn't prove whether or not it has been touched since they put it in. If you have a brand spanking new house and drill through a wire, maybe you could go after them, but if someone gets shocked and it does permanent damage to them, or your house gets flooded, is it still fair game then? Moral of the story: just because there is a code rule in place, doesn't mean you can just blindly drill anywhere as long as you don't go too deep. If you're within a foot or so of the height of the outlets and there are outlets nearby, I would be incredibly careful with how I drill. I also wouldn't decide to nail in my floor moulding right in line with the supply valves for my toilet either. Always turn the power or water off if you can before drilling in a risky spot. Other things to consider: screws can and do go through nail plates all the time, and plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs can actually notch the side of a stud to fit something if they need to. Yes, it has to be protected, but it is your house that gets damaged or you that gets hurt, so you have to protect yourself. I may sound rude or blunt, but electricity and natural gas kill people all the time, so this is a serious issue.
Agreed!
thank you again! This info is gold.
Love these videos because I'm a single parent and I have been wanting to do these things but wasn't sure how, very smart man thank you
You definitely touched on a very long confusing 4 hrs I spent at the home depot for the wall anchors hardware section! I did eventually just get the #10 wall anchor kit that came w/ bit. Ultimately my math and reading all the backs lead me to the same conclusion! Except you described it better and this video at that time would’ve saved me well.... 4 hrs that day:)) thx
My thoughts exactly....made no sense.
I’m an electrician, and sometimes the space is too cramped to get that hole for my wire that far into the stud, so we put a Dottie plate (thin metal plate) over where that hole is so you can’t put a screw there, to protect my wire.
It's actually code to do this.
Good to know!!
Good on ya.
Its like putting a firewall to protect from unauthorised access. Btw if that drill though your dottie plate then it might hold much better than this hold and maybe he can literally hang his whole weight on that holding item.
Thats why we use EMT in Chicago. Only place we use plates is on a notch.
I've done handy work for most of my life. I've always known that "drywall only" fixtures plugs and toggles have their "not so obvious limitations. I've had communicative problems trying to explain the shortfalls or limitations. This video has put me on the right track. I've often made my own "toggle" fixing points using a 2mm X 25mm X 150mm flat-bar with a screw hole suitable for the fastening drilled in the middle. Poke a wire wire or string through the screwhole. I dab a good blob of "liquid-nails" at each end, preferably the full length. Poke the flat-bar through the slightly larger hole (to avoid glue scraping off, then pull the flat-bar up against the back of the drywall into the desired position. The free part of the string is then tied onto a dial or similar, rolled onto the string up to the hole, then a wedge or two between one or both ends of the dowel to tighten the hold. After a few minutes, the glue should be dry enough to hold the flat-bar in place. The dowel & string are removed. Now the job can be completed. ************** This such an elaborate & concisely informative video. Directly on point. Thank you.
I'm a 71yr old woman & these things have always been an enigma for me. You explained it very well. Now to try. Oh have to learn how to use my electric drill first! Thanks so much!
Never heard these referred to as 'wall plugs' - I actually clicked because I wasn't sure if this was about electrical receptacles... But he does do an entertaining job of explaining the basics of sheetrock anchors. (BTW - The first, cheap style can be used with much more confidence and weight-bearing in a concrete block wall.) AND if you ever need to install a grab bar in a bathroom, shower, etc, Moen sells an anchor that will hold up to 250lbs (ADA requirement) in sheetrock. They're $12-15 each, and slightly more complicated to install, but if you can't hit a stud on both ends of an ADA grab bar, they will do the trick. I still always try to hit one end on a stud and then use one of these anchors, if necessary, on the other end. Best of luck!
Good advice.
I think I just found my new favorite channel! Learned a lot in a short amount of time. Thank you!
Welcome! happy to be of help. Cheers!
This was incredibly informative. I was trying to secure an Ikea bookcase to a dry wall and was wondering if I should use an anchor.
Thank you for your expertise and teaching me what I will be able to do with my first ever power tool once I get the hang of it.
"Help a brother out"....i just love you honesty....never change!!!!
cheers!
What is the name of the video that shows you How to build a cover onto an existing deck?
11:43 those plugs are for brick walls like we have here in Australia. It's interesting watching American renovation shows, seeing building made of timber and plaster walls that can be so easily moved and knocked down! Here in Oz, we have double brick exterior walls and single brick interior walls. So those little grey barbed wall plugs work perfectly IF put into brick. But yes, they'd be useless for plasterboard :-)
When l watch those american renovation shows. l always say l would't pay that amount of money for a shed.
Isn't this guy in Canada?
@@travisjacobs6068 Yes.