Everything You Need to Know About Wall Plugs

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    Don't waste your time and money hanging things in your home, only to have a really nice picture that you love fall on the ground and smash! Today I'm going to go through a ton of different wall plug options from light duty to heavy duty. Keep watching to find out everything you need to know about wall plugs!
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  • @deeray82
    @deeray82 Před 3 lety +2289

    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.

    • @JasonLeVega
      @JasonLeVega Před 2 lety +15

      haha, i concur! great videos..

    • @nynightnurse
      @nynightnurse Před 2 lety +7

      So true! 🤣 He was great!

    • @opeyemiabobarin7779
      @opeyemiabobarin7779 Před 2 lety +6

      Omg you just said my mind 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @ninaday6260
      @ninaday6260 Před 2 lety +7

      Laughed during the whole video. Very informative and enjoyable. Thank you.

    • @steveb.3726
      @steveb.3726 Před 2 lety +3

      Me too. Nice video man!

  • @mdsly06
    @mdsly06 Před 2 lety +207

    "Anything can be fixed with a hammer, and anything can be used as a hammer." Thats Blue Collar poetry right there.

    • @mandala314
      @mandala314 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes! I also love "Anything is a knife if you try hard enough"

  • @sherrydickie8459
    @sherrydickie8459 Před rokem +92

    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!

    • @ilovemypapiforever
      @ilovemypapiforever Před 6 měsíci +2

      🤩🎉👏

    • @lucyoborn
      @lucyoborn Před 3 měsíci

      Jeff isn't my inspiration. Women like you are! Thanks for sharing.

  • @marcio1745
    @marcio1745 Před 2 lety +79

    This guy is amazing. I would never EVER imagine one day watching 17 minutes of a drywall video and actually like it.

    • @randymillhouse791
      @randymillhouse791 Před rokem

      If you were smoking pot you can REALLY get into watching drywall.

    • @worldofbread6010
      @worldofbread6010 Před rokem +3

      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!

    • @phalinimcleod8819
      @phalinimcleod8819 Před 4 měsíci

      Ditto.

  • @nukeemwins4174
    @nukeemwins4174 Před 3 lety +168

    I never thought I'd actually enjoy a video about Wall Plugs.

  • @marcinbanik9424
    @marcinbanik9424 Před 3 lety +454

    I love the way how you go straight to the topic of this video instead of wasting first 5 minutes like most of youtubers.

    • @Wellfar3
      @Wellfar3 Před 3 lety +8

      Same! I usually fast forward 10-30 seconds to get to the video. Dude made me rewind again

    • @tdb4297
      @tdb4297 Před 3 lety +1

      yessss

    • @ricklediard5014
      @ricklediard5014 Před 3 lety +1

      And----- He didn't flip it this way, that way, the other way and every way imaginable.

    • @carriepope2003
      @carriepope2003 Před 3 lety

      Yesssss

  • @janetlee369
    @janetlee369 Před rokem +4

    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😊

  • @user-js4fq3nz7l
    @user-js4fq3nz7l Před 3 měsíci +1

    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

  • @Knel_
    @Knel_ Před 3 lety +546

    If this was 10 years ago, you'd have your own TV show! Best DIY channel on YT! Keep it up Jeff!

    • @___Karma__
      @___Karma__ Před 3 lety +18

      20+ years and he would be another Tim the tool man Taylor 😅

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 3 lety +32

      Wow, thanks!

    • @ginacirelli1581
      @ginacirelli1581 Před 3 lety +16

      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!

    • @gregp1707
      @gregp1707 Před 3 lety +6

      I agree. I’m in the UK and love Jeff. Keep up the good work buddy!

    • @matthewkapp5005
      @matthewkapp5005 Před 3 lety

      Karma Fields pol

  • @dm9152
    @dm9152 Před rokem +35

    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!

    • @derkarhu5079
      @derkarhu5079 Před rokem

      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...

  • @jilldamico-2277
    @jilldamico-2277 Před měsícem +2

    when he had to use his phone to zoom in on the instructions 🥺🥺 my heart melted 🥰what a sweetheart

  • @martintopp1399
    @martintopp1399 Před 2 lety +7

    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.

  • @PP-rq7ly
    @PP-rq7ly Před 3 lety +7

    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.

  • @martymcfly4038
    @martymcfly4038 Před 2 lety +25

    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!

  • @bimscutney1242
    @bimscutney1242 Před 2 lety +170

    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.

    • @log7186
      @log7186 Před 2 lety +16

      Gd for you to try improve your work like that

    • @HoratioWalls
      @HoratioWalls Před 2 lety +3

      The Home Depot has joined the chat..

  • @deirdreboyd1202
    @deirdreboyd1202 Před rokem +3

    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.

  • @jobaecker9752
    @jobaecker9752 Před 3 lety +204

    I didn't realize this was an anchor management course. Holy sheet. rock.

    • @mkp58
      @mkp58 Před 3 lety +10

      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!

    • @agomezjunco
      @agomezjunco Před 3 lety +1

      LOL

    • @sgtm7
      @sgtm7 Před 3 lety +3

      @@mkp58 Yes, I clicked on the video because I thought it was about electrical outlet plugs.

    • @LFOVCF
      @LFOVCF Před 3 lety +2

      I guess you have to have the wit of a Brit to get this.
      Very witty!

    • @jerrychetty2524
      @jerrychetty2524 Před 3 lety

      @@LFOVCF very well said, clever

  • @davidh7246
    @davidh7246 Před 3 lety +1328

    Who's gonna watch a 17 minute video about drywall screws!?
    [Me, 20 minutes later with notes] ohhhhhhh.

    • @spmomentsfundraising
      @spmomentsfundraising Před 3 lety +16

      Yep. Haha

    • @GJLNZ1
      @GJLNZ1 Před 3 lety +30

      Exactly ! How good is this bloke that after 3 mins we hadn't stopped watching !

    • @MarmaladeMuffin
      @MarmaladeMuffin Před 3 lety +17

      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:)

    • @raydioz
      @raydioz Před 3 lety +9

      Yeah... 15 mins to just end up with screw in to the stud.

    • @marvinlusk7303
      @marvinlusk7303 Před 3 lety +4

      I have found the "magic" of changing Playback Speed to (1.5 soeed is usu best for me).

  • @arielming2691
    @arielming2691 Před 2 lety +2

    I just spent 17 mins watching you talk about screws and I actually enjoyed every minute of it!

  • @sumayyahhernandez9210
    @sumayyahhernandez9210 Před 2 lety +4

    😩 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!

  • @jackpine4347
    @jackpine4347 Před 3 lety +19

    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.

    • @drewlong77
      @drewlong77 Před 3 lety +7

      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.

    • @stemakwest7165
      @stemakwest7165 Před 3 lety +2

      I think he mentioned vertical weight more than a few times.

    • @RandomHeroGames
      @RandomHeroGames Před 3 lety +1

      @@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.

    • @waynesheppard22
      @waynesheppard22 Před 3 lety

      RandomHeroGames agreed, he’s mostly just testing the strength of his drywall

    • @DAhonda247
      @DAhonda247 Před 3 lety +1

      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.

  • @Officialcbr
    @Officialcbr Před 3 lety +356

    I DEMAND to know WHYY this was so interesting to me!

    • @Officialcbr
      @Officialcbr Před 3 lety +1

      @New Dave 😂

    • @juniordoe4940
      @juniordoe4940 Před 3 lety +3

      IKR😄

    • @runegeezy
      @runegeezy Před 3 lety +10

      Because Jeff is the Bob Ross of DYI

    • @willpine7343
      @willpine7343 Před 3 lety +3

      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?

    • @runegeezy
      @runegeezy Před 3 lety +2

      @@willpine7343 drill through the steel and put anchors in those holes 😆😆

  • @richellmcknight446
    @richellmcknight446 Před rokem +6

    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!❤

    • @funeralgiggle3771
      @funeralgiggle3771 Před rokem +1

      You are my hero! I want to do all of those things too😮

  • @CJEDI7TV
    @CJEDI7TV Před rokem

    Yes I'm not doing any work right now BUT I love these tutorials. Very thankful for EVERYTHING you have here.

  • @gezmonder
    @gezmonder Před 2 lety +7

    Amazing that I can happily sit here eating my lunch and watch a video about wall plugs - Who needs Netflix :)

  • @sunflowercara8691
    @sunflowercara8691 Před 3 lety +10

    I'm not even ashamed about how much time I've spent this morning watching this channel

  • @bioctoplasterio
    @bioctoplasterio Před 2 lety +6

    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!

  • @brookelapham6306
    @brookelapham6306 Před rokem +3

    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

  • @robertgiresi9515
    @robertgiresi9515 Před 3 lety +34

    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!

    • @ginacirelli1581
      @ginacirelli1581 Před 3 lety +2

      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.

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 3 lety +8

      those are awesome for centering hanging lights!

    • @thebundok
      @thebundok Před 3 lety +3

      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.

    • @royt7562
      @royt7562 Před 3 lety +1

      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.

    • @alysononoahu8702
      @alysononoahu8702 Před 3 měsíci

      Lol

  • @jasonbengel
    @jasonbengel Před 3 lety +12

    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!

    • @JesusSaves86AB
      @JesusSaves86AB Před 3 lety +2

      The differences between Canucks and Yanks is extremely minimal. Uneducated and inexperienced believe otherwise.

    • @Engineer9736
      @Engineer9736 Před 3 lety +1

      Defect Are you educated and experienced?

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 3 lety +8

      the difference between all people is very minimal.

    • @williamedward3176
      @williamedward3176 Před 3 lety

      I’m with you Jason...I did the exact same thing Lol. Although I’m already Canadian.

    • @lipbiter
      @lipbiter Před 3 lety

      lol same here.

  • @michaelpenezich5063
    @michaelpenezich5063 Před rokem +2

    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

  • @geraldwilliams1707
    @geraldwilliams1707 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @shannon8439
    @shannon8439 Před 2 lety +183

    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 🥺

  • @verdantacres4460
    @verdantacres4460 Před 3 lety +6

    I've installed a lot of things and this was a must for all homeowners and high school kids too

  • @TheEffectofMaverick
    @TheEffectofMaverick Před 2 lety +1

    This is just so smooth, and technically concise with his delivery... It's beautiful thank you 😢

  • @Stadno
    @Stadno Před rokem

    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.

  • @Ash-nx5rx
    @Ash-nx5rx Před 2 lety +53

    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 🥰

    • @ahobby
      @ahobby Před 2 lety +1

      Thissßs

    • @mechelle176
      @mechelle176 Před 2 lety +2

      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.

  • @awarenessiskey
    @awarenessiskey Před 2 lety +52

    Literally one of the best videos on CZcams. 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 CZcams video as far as substance goes. And then I checked the views and apparently everyone felt this also:) good job guys.

  • @michaeljamierickett3806

    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!

  • @williamwardle9068
    @williamwardle9068 Před rokem

    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

  • @alma.702
    @alma.702 Před 2 lety +4

    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.

  • @ninjakerrin3477
    @ninjakerrin3477 Před 2 lety +122

    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.

    • @kristinlina85
      @kristinlina85 Před 2 lety +1

      Bwahahaha! I literally said this -word for word!- to my boyfriend! 😍🤣

  • @tsmith712
    @tsmith712 Před 2 lety

    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!!!!!

  • @bethautrey9634
    @bethautrey9634 Před 2 lety

    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!

  • @warrensmith2902
    @warrensmith2902 Před 2 lety +5

    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.

    • @Mantis858585
      @Mantis858585 Před rokem

      We always called it "adding backing". "Furring out" means adding paper strips to 2x4 walls before drywall to make walls absolutely straight.

  • @MD-yp7im
    @MD-yp7im Před 2 lety +5

    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!!! 🙏🏽

    • @williecunningham3725
      @williecunningham3725 Před rokem +1

      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!!!

  • @Go4Corvette
    @Go4Corvette Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @lsjacobson9
    @lsjacobson9 Před měsícem

    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!

  • @trentc32
    @trentc32 Před 3 lety +32

    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

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 3 lety +3

      Nice work! Cheers Trent!

    • @mikecfly
      @mikecfly Před 3 lety

      How long did it take you ?

    • @trueheart5974
      @trueheart5974 Před 3 lety

      @@HomeRenoVisionDIY what's the name of that thing you used to find the right spot to drill?

    • @sgtm7
      @sgtm7 Před 3 lety +1

      @@trueheart5974 Stud finder.

    • @trueheart5974
      @trueheart5974 Před 3 lety

      sgtm7 thank you.

  • @handymanreality
    @handymanreality Před 3 lety +7

    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.

  • @Queen-of-Swords
    @Queen-of-Swords Před rokem

    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!

  • @akaashag
    @akaashag Před 2 lety +2

    The BEST video to understand the mystery behind dry walls

  • @waldoguy15
    @waldoguy15 Před 3 lety +223

    Didn't know 1.25" into the stud is fair game. Worth the view just for that.

    • @themonkeydrunken
      @themonkeydrunken Před 3 lety +18

      Yep! If the electrician has to drill closer than that, then a nail-proof metal plate has to be attached to protect the wire.

    • @scottfranco1962
      @scottfranco1962 Před 3 lety +14

      Yea that part is key. If you drill it out and it is hard going, you may have found a protection plate.

    • @nicolesetterfield
      @nicolesetterfield Před 3 lety +1

      Phillip Waldo good call! Does anyone know if this is the same in the UK?

    • @commoncentstx
      @commoncentstx Před 3 lety +53

      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.

    • @Carnie74
      @Carnie74 Před 3 lety

      Agreed!

  • @yvettedockett2572
    @yvettedockett2572 Před 3 lety +8

    "Help a brother out"....i just love you honesty....never change!!!!

  • @josephiodice2591
    @josephiodice2591 Před rokem

    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.

  • @sandym4494
    @sandym4494 Před měsícem

    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!!

  • @learningwithchappy1767
    @learningwithchappy1767 Před 2 lety +5

    I love how you turned this into an experiment! I'm sharing this video with my students.

  • @hadsbros
    @hadsbros Před 3 lety +10

    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

    • @rajpalfile4676
      @rajpalfile4676 Před 2 lety +2

      Better to put up a strip of plywood, mount the ply to the studs, then hang your cabinets where ever you wish.

    • @robinnelson18
      @robinnelson18 Před 2 lety

      @@rajpalfile4676 good idea

    • @MStar10
      @MStar10 Před 2 lety

      @@rajpalfile4676 how do you do that without making a mess and ripping out the wall to get access? Seems like a lot extra work?

    • @rajpalfile4676
      @rajpalfile4676 Před 2 lety

      @@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.

  • @anakmei2821
    @anakmei2821 Před 4 měsíci

    Nice! I’m 20 years old and actually learning from dad! Thank you!!

  • @SpiritualGuidanceAcademy
    @SpiritualGuidanceAcademy Před 5 měsíci +1

    Your video is helpful and encouraging. Thank you for showing the comparison and the truth about drywall. Anchor’s are frustrating.

  • @snoopyxoxoxoable
    @snoopyxoxoxoable Před 3 lety +4

    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

  • @scottamu7816
    @scottamu7816 Před 3 lety +14

    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!

  • @ritagarrison8315
    @ritagarrison8315 Před 2 lety

    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

  • @pettykitsune4219
    @pettykitsune4219 Před rokem

    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!

  • @redskies0004
    @redskies0004 Před 3 lety +70

    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.

    • @cwbywy9544
      @cwbywy9544 Před 3 lety +8

      It's actually code to do this.

    • @jessicaolson490
      @jessicaolson490 Před 3 lety

      Good to know!!

    • @NMranchhand
      @NMranchhand Před 3 lety

      Good on ya.

    • @racingheart92
      @racingheart92 Před 3 lety +1

      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.

    • @sparkye63
      @sparkye63 Před 3 lety

      Thats why we use EMT in Chicago. Only place we use plates is on a notch.

  • @jessedaub6482
    @jessedaub6482 Před 3 lety +4

    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 🤗🤗

  • @jules6731
    @jules6731 Před rokem

    An absolutely great video! I know nothing about building, fixing etc but wanted to install a curtain rod. This was so helpful!

  • @RhinoJoe1776
    @RhinoJoe1776 Před 2 lety

    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 🍻

  • @spmomentsfundraising
    @spmomentsfundraising Před 3 lety +14

    This guy is good. I knew this info. However, he teaches
    the concepts in an entertaining & informative way for people who don't.

  • @mariadiantherese9663
    @mariadiantherese9663 Před rokem +5

    This is an excellent tutorial. Thank you.

  • @joansnow4013
    @joansnow4013 Před rokem

    I thank you, sir. I’ve watched my dad do it many times. But it’s was so long ago, I need to make sure. So therefore my dad in heaven thanks you as well. Have a wonderful day! 🙂

  • @ValerieChang-mo8uv
    @ValerieChang-mo8uv Před rokem

    I was trying to hang a curtain rod and didn't know how this plastic plug would help since the screw just fell off the wall. I didn't know the plug fans out. Very helpful to see what happens at the other side of the dry wall too. Thanks!

  • @martinarcand1
    @martinarcand1 Před 3 lety +8

    You look so proud of yourself after hanging off the wall, I love it!

  • @cyberdurc22
    @cyberdurc22 Před 3 lety +13

    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.

  • @GooberGalactic
    @GooberGalactic Před rokem +2

    The man's just soo happy about pulling these plugs. I'm enjoying the vid.

  • @Joy77777
    @Joy77777 Před 2 lety

    My husband passed away and it is just me now to do repairs. Thank God for you!

  • @Critters
    @Critters Před 3 lety +7

    The expending blue plug @ 6:50 , the wings expand as you tighten the screw all the way down. As you were not doing that (so you could pull it out with your claw hammer) the wings did not expand fully and that's why the result was underwhelming. A better test would be to fasten a board to the wall using these plugs and then pull the board out

    • @nicolasdenis7094
      @nicolasdenis7094 Před 3 lety +1

      Yeah, useless using these non-compressed. Why test something in a way it’s not designed for? You should install a hook and drive the screw all the way, for all of these

    • @owl4
      @owl4 Před 2 lety

      Once screw went in it did actually expand fully

  • @holdthemayo111
    @holdthemayo111 Před 3 lety +4

    Your videos deserve more views. We appreciate you and your time.

  • @johndarcey
    @johndarcey Před 2 lety

    Jeff, you get to the point quick and fast. You’re a legend. A real authority! Well played.

  • @thesundancekid1974
    @thesundancekid1974 Před 2 lety

    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

  • @Radailygrind
    @Radailygrind Před 3 lety +3

    This guy is a legend! Thank u!

  • @callahanlaroy6036
    @callahanlaroy6036 Před rokem +8

    I loved it it was very informational and it was taught in a manner that kept my attention thank you

  • @rajpalfile4676
    @rajpalfile4676 Před 2 lety +1

    When I was working in a department store, after school, my job was to sweep up the floor at closing time. We used water dampened sawdust. Cheap as chips, picked up all the dust and cleaned dirt as well. Now 50 years later, I still use it. Any saw dust will do, mdf or timber, no worries.

  • @seamslatasha3598
    @seamslatasha3598 Před 2 lety

    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 CZcams. Thanks for the vid.

  • @mattsponholz8350
    @mattsponholz8350 Před 3 lety +10

    I just bought my first house and HOLY MAN is this good stuff. Excellent quality, entertaining and helpful! Thank you!

  • @Houseofarrows
    @Houseofarrows Před 3 lety +4

    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

  • @annalisaceledon1780
    @annalisaceledon1780 Před 2 lety

    I enjoyed your smiles and enthusiasm! Most importantly, I LEARNED!!!

  • @cherrierichardson1032

    You are so interesting and down to earth knowledgeable, I could watch you a lot. I hope you are still on CZcams. Thank you so much for real help. Honestly.

  • @kelkel3201
    @kelkel3201 Před 3 lety +23

    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

    • @mod2themax
      @mod2themax Před 3 lety

      My thoughts exactly....made no sense.

  • @hellywoowoo
    @hellywoowoo Před 3 lety +10

    This is amazing! I've finally got all my pictures & canvas put on my walls without having to moan at my husband to do it 😂. Thanks mate very useful

  • @TheChadOlson
    @TheChadOlson Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @jaceyc9418
    @jaceyc9418 Před 2 lety

    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.

  • @richardrowlands4705
    @richardrowlands4705 Před 3 lety +5

    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

  • @HandymanPros
    @HandymanPros Před 3 lety +25

    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!

    • @HomeRenoVisionDIY
      @HomeRenoVisionDIY  Před 3 lety +7

      funny how they keep trying to reinvent a perfectly good wheel >>>>I mean toggle bolt. Cheers!

  • @LupeThaKilla9
    @LupeThaKilla9 Před 2 lety

    In an ideal world if you’re building new or drywall isn’t up yet then yes plywood backing or hitting a stud is always the first choice. But if you cannot and you are doing renovations, the metal toggle bolts are the best to hang heavy stuff or bathroom stuff. I like the white self drilling plastic plugs you used for light duty stuff like picture frames. Cheers from Montreal!

  • @flumpyflumpy3515
    @flumpyflumpy3515 Před rokem

    OMG I never knew before drilling holes and making lots of mess as the fixings weren’t fixed! now I’m all clued up I’m gonna get myself that little gadget

  • @iNd5ky
    @iNd5ky Před 3 lety +10

    Wow, you taught me so much in so much time.

  • @GeorgeHale1984
    @GeorgeHale1984 Před 3 lety +5

    Commenting because the YT algorithm assumes people don't like a thing if they don't like and comment. Thanks for the video mate.

  • @susanaquino9049
    @susanaquino9049 Před 3 měsíci

    Happy attitude. Thank you.

  • @jilldamico-2277
    @jilldamico-2277 Před měsícem

    as a girl trying to hang a shelf and knows nothing about hanging shelves, thank you sir 🙏