Self Drilling Drywall Anchor Installation to Hang Heavy Items

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Not sure how to use a self drilling drywall anchor? When installed properly, these wall anchors can hold a lot of weight, but you have to get them in the right spot. In this video, I walk you through 2 key tips to use that will ensure your drywall anchors go in the right spot, every time.

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[IamMimi_]

For us single ladies these tips, tricks, ideas & SKILLS are necessary! We (MOST, not all) just weren’t taught these things when we were young (when our minds were more like sponges) But….it’s never too late to TRY to learn something new!

[theycallmeyaz]

This is literally the only video I've watched that finally made the whole wall anchor thing "CLICK"!

Thanks for breaking it down and explaining it! ❤

[sweetkiwi]

I love it when my man tries to tell me how to do something and then I come on here and just get pure, unfiltered validation 😎

[DeliciaatHome]

Just stopped by to say I love your shirt! 😄 I’m adding this to my home improvement playlist for when my husband is too busy to help me with my honey-do list. So, instead my list will be “Honey I can do it myself” 😊

[JourneyDownTheRoad]

Simple and to the point. Thanks for the useful info!

[tribesscattered]

I really like your style, your easy to listen to and very clear and concise very rare in YouTube land your a natural! Thanks

[HumayunQureshi]

I've been doing a little bit of DIY around my apartment; installing bike racks and an IKEA shelf. You got yourself a subscriber. :D

[Bakayaroz]

Thanks for the tips! This helps reduce my reluctance 😂

[victorialazarine]

I’m a widow, live alone, so I have to do these little jobs myself. I didn’t know there were self drilling wall anchors. Thanks for the info.

[nathangardner]

Pre drill the hole.
A lot of these require a #3 Phillips tip to install without stripping.
Get a vacuum with a hose and hold the hose right under where you drill, also right under it when you install it.

[kendallstephens]

This helped me..got tired of looking for a "man" to do something I realize I was more than capable of. Thx!

[courageouswomenofgodmindset]

Great video thanks! I'm pretty average with DIY so that helps 😄

[mlee]

That's good to see, I mainly just wondered if plastic fixing was strong enough to screw itself in

[ukgraffitiwalker]

Great information, I was going to bodge it before I watched this 👍

[Andre.Malik]

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[Stephyayy]

Informative amazing video. Thanks for letting me know this. If you dont mind, I was wondering, for drilling into the wall to create a hole using a drill bit, I notice you didnt go fully in with the drill bit. Is there a reason for this? Im still learning sorry. Also for those types of drywall anchors that youre using in the video, is it recommend to always use a Phillip screw head bit (any size)?

Im starting off with a 6g x 20mm drywall anchor and screw.

[kaleahsol]

Here's a tip: don't use the plastic ones. They strip easily.

[kaelakeluskar]

Hi, beginner here. The furniture that these anchors came with had no real instructions as to how to install them into the wall. I had no idea they were self drilling. Now I have 2 giant 3/8 inch holes I need to patch up because I didn't know what size bit to use

[BigHugeYES]

Drill pilot hole. Screw anchor till completely demolished and striped. Remove with pliers and throw away. Congratulations, you are done.

[DjGCue]

thank you for the video. i need to put some shelves on my studio to display my bobble-head collection. same method if im not going to put much weight on the shelves?