What Screw to Use For Your DIY Project | Fasteners & Tools Guide

[@Clipped115]

Yo Jeff , you the man . I ain't never had a father to show me all this stuff but watching your videos and listening to your vivid explanations kind of gives me an idea of how that would be like. Thanks a lot !

[@jessiegardener8699]

My dad died before I got a chance to need help with this kind of stuff and Jeff is great isn't he!!

[@Jodyjo99]

That’s actually fuckin awesome man. I had my dad but he was a business man and was great despite some bs but he was a immigrant also so I had to figure out all this kind of stuff

[@michaelleftwich8186]

I'm like you. Never had a dad. Everything i know, i had to learn on my own. Had frie n dd that i lived with that taught me stuff, but it would of been better if dear old dad would of stuck around.

[@privatedankgaming353]

No double negatives. It’s I never had

[@BigNasty.7314]

​@@privatedankgaming353who cares?

[@robertgiresi9515]

0:13 - 0:22 Love the wry smile after the dad joke! OK, I just had to comment that before I go on and watch the rest of the video!

[@oldskoolwayy]

Im new to jeffs channel and came across it by just scrolling through the KZbin timeline..I click on a random video and within 5 minutes of hearing how he explains everything and just his overall knowledge entirely made me an instant fan..I just sit and binge to his videos and try to soak up everything he says..

[@m.campbell2776]

You are the most knowledgeable contractor I've ever seen. And an amazing instructor .

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Wow, thanks, I still have plenty to learn, but happy to share what I have learnt up to this point. Cheers!

[@oldskoolwayy]

OMG every time I watch these videos the information is soooo much i never heard before that i have literally go back and tear down all of my home remodeling projects and start over and get the right materials for the space..So I guess its back to the starting line...

[@BarryHull]

Each time I start a project I have to refresh myself on which fastener to use because it's not something I use everyday. This is a great video to keep all the info in one place. Thanks and thumbs up.

[@stevesoto5388]

What you called a pan head is actually a flat head, and vice versa. Love your videos!

[@xl600mine]

yup, he got it backwards

[@thebestcdub3041]

Yes

[@nlh1623]

3:15...my mind got blown right there....Thank you for that information!

[@dscritter614]

Wow! Thank u. That worked out much better than the Home Depot trip would have.

[@iamamish]

Oh this is perfect! I've long wondered what the differences are between all these fasteners. The clarity of your explanations is amazing.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Also very important. projects can fail when you use the wrong fastener. This should help to protect DIY'ers from problems. cheers!

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

Wow, I un-retired 6 months ago and took a job in a popular, (not big box) chain store. This info just made me better there in so many ways. Subbed.

[@jaymefunny7424]

Omg! This is my favorite video! I have zero clue about screws and this will be my go to!

[@lindabrockett3741]

Don't stop sharing! Love your help. You have no idea how much you have helped. Thank you lb

[@urspecial2me]

Your dad jokes, intentional or unintentional, are great! This info is key for me. Thanks for doing it.

[@JosephGuimarin]

You know, I don't really plan on doing any home renovation, and I'm not sure how I found your videos, but I just wanted you to know I enjoy them very much, and now if I have to do home renovation, I now feel like I know more than I did yesterday.

[@chencho7083]

You can't erase the perma smile in the face. Awesome videos...

[@Remrie]

Thank you for putting this together. Would you mind doing a quick one on types of bit heads in your spare time? Philips, flat head, square, hex, torx, etc. There are a lot that are confusing and frustrating, especially when they strip. It might be worth including products like screw removers that drill a screw out if they are stripped. Keep up the great work. You are a great role model and mentor, and your videos have been a lifesaver.

[@lcook0825]

This was the greatest video I have ever seen on fasteners. Thank you so much.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Wow, thank you! Cheers Larry, I am glad it was helpful!

[@debbino4249]

I love everything about this man! Perfect teacher, real sense of humor, very knowledgable. I think Jeff is from Minnesota., Michigan, or Wisconsin...? It's that certain twang that is like home sweet home to me.

[@DiHandley]

So many tips...so little time. Brilliant!

[@cloroxbleach6673]

I did not realize how much I needed rhis video until I watched it

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers to that!

[@Stevenyoung100]

I dont think I've ever been more entertained looking at screws. 😀

[@vikentijslauruts2153]

I really like these 5-20 min ones Nice job, thanks!

[@gergemall]

I’m getting things completed slow but with your instructions I’m more confident . Thank you Jeff.

[@WatchinDWorldGoBy]

0:19 Jeff took a moment to appreciate his awesome pun :D Amazing content as always

[@scheibs556]

This is the best content for diy I have ever seen. Simply amazing stuff

[@hamana2011]

listed under Listed this video under a Public List "The Best Reno Videos for DIY Beginners (RenoVision DIY)" Great Job

[@patten1706]

I never got involved in anything construction or mechanical. I am now 51 years old and have been embarrassed on many occasions wishing I knew something/anything. What’s a “five eights”? I sincerely appreciate these videos and the demeanor in which you handle yourself, Jeff. I don’t care what money you make from this - it’s not enough. You have helped thousands upon thousands of people. How awesome to have found your purpose and it being to teach people what you are passionate about. Thank you.

[@michaelgoglia5119]

5/8 of an inch. No need to be embarrassed, even people 30 years into construction will learn new things. Its vastness can be extremely humbling

[@raymarkalex1]

Time to start nailing our DIY jobs!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Mark!

[@bigred0792]

Great channel. All your videos are great but your drywall videos are the best on KZbin! Keep it up!

[@tsnorquist]

One thing I've found working in the field with Tapcoms, stick s piece of wire in the predrilled hope then screw in the Tapcom. It really makes a heck of a difference in the hold.

[@EmbraceTheMatrixFineArt]

Thanks a lot for this video. I started doing rehabs on rental units recently and have been challenged with repairs/tasks I've never done and this channel has been a lifesaver. Thanks again for your awesome presentations!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad to help, Cheers to Rehab!

[@justinstrickland4199]

This guy NAILED IT

[@briansobb19]

Covering a popcorn ceiling..... mind blown.

[@wendysomerville9830]

Hilti has had the shot concrete tools for years. My hubby used to work for Hilti and we own a couple of those guns.

[@ShayBelladonna]

It’s like you’re in my mind with these videos! All so timely for me rn 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@stephanietanner7815]

So helpful! I have marked it for future reference!

[@stevenb6098]

I would love to see a video like this, but about different types of anchors and when to use one over the other. What's best for bricks, concrete, blocks, etc...

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

already in the Q. Cheers Steven

[@mossimusprime3315]

Max, your camera skills are on another level! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Dude Is the Boss!

[@willb3018]

Thanks for this. One of the most useful videos for DYIers. 👍 👍

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

[@Newspirit1111]

Good work, I love that you do .sorry for my inglish , Im chilean , I follow you. Thanks for your videos.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thank you very much! Cheers to Chile

[@brendanconley3095]

Thank you so much for this video. I am about to rebuild our deck and your videos have taken me to a place where I am fairly confident, and the biggest concern I have had is making sure I get the correct fasteners and using the right ones in the right spots. Can't wait for more!

[@maximusdecimus45231]

The video that we have all been waiting for :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers I hope this helps a little!

[@pierre-marcrioux5015]

Awesome Video Jeff!! Saving this one for re-watching whenever I'll have work to do...! Thanks! 😊

[@PartyAnimalzEnt]

Thanks Jeff and Max!!!! Awesome Video as always!!!!

[@paulojimenez3316]

This is sooooo informative for DIYers. Good stuff!

[@Davegbuf]

Thank you for such an excellent video. This is a great reference to review for future use on different projects or to refresh our memories if we don't work on projects as often as others do.

[@AmrXcellent]

great video as always... this video should be playing non-stop at Lowes and Home Depot hardware isles to explain the different type of screws/nails/fasteners :)

[@alexill]

You absolutely nailed it Jeff #cheers

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Al Your comments are Perfect Every TIme. Cheers!

[@mikezieg80]

Love the 5/16 hex head for doing my 4x4 carport.

[@MaxQuagliotto]

I like the tip about covering up existing popcorn ceiling (2:20) by using the drywall laminating screws to hold up the drywall to the ceiling. I was dreading the idea of scraping off all the stucco so this is a great option! BTW Great video on the differences between fasteners; this video will go in my toolbox for sure.

[@clairetheloon]

Thank you, Jeff! I let out an audible gasp that scared my cat when I saw the title of this video. My very dear and wonderful late husband left me with a treasure trove of tools (many older hand tools, some very vintage from his machinist grandfather) and about 9,999,999 fasteners. I could stock a small hardware store, truly. Now, I'm not a total dummy when it comes to woodworking and basic construction, but OMG. More than once in the last three years I've found myself almost in a trance sitting in the garage gazing at nails, screws, nuts and bolts of every size and shape imaginable, trying to sort them (HA!) while wondering what the heck are they for, and why did my darling husband buy them. I laughed when you mentioned purchasing in bulk. Yep. That was him. If he needed two screws, he'd buy two dozen. Then at some later date if he needed the same type he could never find one, so he'd just go buy another 20 or 30. Sheesh! So, once again, many thanks for the very well done lesson on fasteners from a very attentive pupil. I've become a regular viewer, and love all of your videos.

[@Sheila-cm4jy]

Claire, like you, I had a ton of fasteners that landed on the basement workbench over the last 25 years! And I sorted them! What mystified me was the head shape and what would be the most typical application for flat, round, and oval in a "wood" screw and then, pan, truss, fillister and hex in the machine screw category! Geez! And why don't the threads go all the way to the top on some, leaving a smooth shank? Those seem to be mostly on exterior wood screws. Coated, galvanized, stainless steel.....? It made me feel like I needed to take a course on "Fasteners 101"

[@jasonpakkala9015]

I'm interested in the drywall to drywall screw for covering popcorn ceilings. I haven't seen that covered in the drywall series.

[@ESerafini91]

I’ve been wondering how I will be tackling my popcorn ceiling on my new house. Didn’t expect a good solution to the problem on your fastener video 😂. You should do a vid on removing that crap haha! Im newer to the channel, (first time home owner as of February 2020) and your channel has saved us $ and headache.

[@RPHannish]

This was such a great informational video, thanks Jeff!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Cheers!

[@WhiTiger]

Such a useful video!! This explains a lot. I always thought a nail was a nail until I started watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your information. Your videos are like DIY courses.👨🏼‍🔧 I need a notebook and pencil to take notes. And the membership program is like getting your questions answered and advice directly from the professor👨🏼‍🎓. . . And it all costs much less than tuition for school❣️ Thank you for all your hard work. It is appreciated!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@shericreates]

Now that gave me so much information I need at this moment building my little shed, reattaching my aluminum deck cover and all my dry wall I have to install! I was kind of lost when you were talking about the hole in the board.. I’m thinking that’s a side view? Thanks as always for another great video!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers Sheri!

[@KlockoFett]

I used those screws with the neoprene washers to attach some pvc boards to my screen enclosure to make a ledge for the cats. The bottom half of the screening is Florida glass (or whatever that screening is called) and they couldn't see out. Now they're happy.

[@do_regan]

Best video on the internet.

[@andrewgibb8846]

Excellent! Thank you, you’ve saved me much frustration and time! Valuable information sir 🍻

[@marcz9482]

Come on Jeff, my inspiration for all my diy projects. Flat head is for counter sinking, pan head is round on top.

[@HayabusaOrlando]

That was A LOT of useful information. Thank you

[@PBS-nm1uu]

great presentation. please keep them coming, thanks.

[@chorgzent.3978]

As always 10 out of 10 on the video. Thanks a lot for the video you made Jeff you saved me literally thousands by teaching how to install sheetrock

[@bllewis52]

Thank you so much. Great information with applications.

[@rileyyule7819]

Nice video with ways to develop a commercial startup.

[@ecospider5]

Fantastic video thanks. All I would add is the GRK rss screws. structurally rated and weather proof guaranteed along with treated wood contact. It is my go to screw for indoor and outdoor rough projects. And the grk rss that replace lag bolts are just cool.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Amazing how they are almost $1 per screw where I like!

[@ecospider5]

I always laugh when looking at the salt water contact stainless they have. They can be multiple dollars per screw. As with anything you have to find the bulk pricing. Still expensive but more reasonable in boxes over 200. GRK 772691111371 RSS10318-5 RSS ProPak 10 by 3-1/8-Inch Structural Screws, 236 Screws per Pail www.amazon.com/dp/B001PCXHK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lRD3EbEPHA5SV

[@ecospider5]

I started using them after verifying their code compliance. www.grkfasteners.com/support/code-approvals

[@ecospider5]

You need a 1/4 inch rss to replace an 8d and 10d nail. Even in bulk they are $0.30 a piece. 1/4 in. x 3-1/8 in. Star Drive Washer Head RSS Structural Screw (500-Pack) www.homedepot.com/p/301878342 So don’t build a house out of them. :)

[@jumill]

great video!!! Lots of good and important DIY must knows...

[@grantryder5463]

When do you recommend screws are used versus nails or nails versus screws? e.g. you showed a drywall screw and a drywall nail. Great video!!

[@martinarcand1]

That face when you say “so you don’t get screwed” :)

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Cheers!

[@benmooreman]

Good content. Very helpful topic. One correction though. Seems you switched pan-head and flat-head wood screws. Flat-head are flat on top, not the base where they contact the wood.

[@DawidhabdArup_N7]

*_Brilliant_* as usual. I can't thank you enough for the help & tips you give in every contents. *_Excellent_* ... Cheers!!!

[@justinstrickland4199]

its fasten ating

[@DawidhabdArup_N7]

@@justinstrickland4199 ¿¿What do you mean by Fasten ating??

[@isabelstaples198]

Wow --- super great information for this novice DIY'er!

[@niteowl9733]

I'm waiting for you to come to California, jeff! You could make so many videos on my 1954 house its not even funny! 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a lot of flooring.

[@JMjayesim]

We've used crown staples to put down luaan due to it being so thin for the underlayment for tile. Screw wood sink in and split the wood several times. Holds better just like economy board :-)

[@losll]

Thank you so much! This was very informative and I'll definitely refer back to this video when the time comes. Keep up the good work!

[@presentowner3198]

Mindbuildingsolutions approved! Excellent video and content.

[@pistontube]

You're awesome Jeff! Keep the videos coming!

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Thanks! Will do!

[@blackbear92201]

Wow-what an awesome video - I can't believe how much information was packed into just 19 mins! Thanks for posting! :D

[@antonyllamocca1635]

nice video again jeff, teach us how to do a kitchen island please!!! in a need of one soon for my wife!! thank you sir!

[@brunoporreca]

I was told by a Ramset rep that the older your concrete is the stronger the charge needs to be. In my case for a 1974 house he suggested the red charge (27 caliber) which is the strongest on the market and you need to buy the bigger Ramset Cobra gun which is the most expensive one out there of course.

[@donstevens7847]

Hey Jeff! Great video!

[@arctichare8185]

Thanks again, so much! QUESTION: Is there a trick to consistently, successfully using a T-50 STAPLER? Throughout my life, I have used at least 30 different T-50 staplers. Each and every one of them fail. And I presently own 3 or 4. Often the staples jam, often they do not drive the staples out at all. It is extremely frustrating. Very seldom have I been lucky enough to use a complete cartridge of staples without the stapler giving out.

[@Weirdkid71]

OMG. LOVE IT. Thanks so much for the great vids!

[@Ex-expat]

Fantastic summary! Well done

[@2200chuck]

Jeff, this was an AWESOME episode. Thank you.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers Chuck!

[@coldsteel998]

Your videos are excellent thank you.

[@StevesBeyondRepair]

Such a great video!!! Good job as always!

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi Jeff, I use a lot of pallet wood because I like to recycle wood that will otherwise end up in the landfill. Here in the UK they use those 2 ¼ staples to fasten the slats to the runners and it is a nightmare to get them out, they are so thin that they only just resister on the metal detector and then you have to dig each pin out because they snap as soon as you get hold of them and then there are two bits to get out. If you are not very careful and miss one, it makes a mess of your planer knives.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

those hardwood pallets can be pretty handy!

[@apexscape]

great video. i've always spec'd lag bolts but switched over to structural screws.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

A nice improvement. less likely that the wood will split. Cheers!

[@totherarf]

We used to have a device called a Spit Gun for nailing into concrete! You had a "bullet (color coded Red or Yellow) and this fired your nails in! .... looks like this is the evolution of that idea! One thing you missed out on was the different types of head .... Phillips, Cross Head, Torx .... etc! ..... but hey, you got to leave room for another ;0)

[@Chrisnylan]

It's important to understand pilot holes & gliding holes when using fully or partially threaded screws and the implications for drill size or drill at all when trying to achieve compression between 2 materials.

[@Th3Su8]

I think that you may have gotten some terminology incorrect or you guys up north just call things differently. At around 4:40 you start talking about the basic wood screw and say it has a pan head then the next screw you say has a flat head for particle board cabinet work. I think those heads are reversed from what I have learned over the years. The cone shaped head that is flush with the surface once fully fastened is the flat head. The screw with a rounded top head with a flat surface towards the threads is the pan head/round head/button head screw (all of these are actually different heads but of the same general style with slight variations). Other than that little note you are spot on with you fasteners. I never thought that this would be such a highly requested video. I guess being around construction and general mechanic work for many years has taught me some things I considered general knowledge. You did a fantastic job explaining the various types and uses of a wide range of fasteners and I think your viewers will be better off for it.

[@michaellines2063]

There's also double headed nails that they like for concrete forms. They can be pulled out easily.

[@vonkanon3091]

Removing popcorn texture is super easy and doesn’t require buying new drywall to cover it up. Just a spray bottle with water and a 6” spatula scraper.

[@tobiaspester3729]

This is really useful.

[@veronicaalessandrello1022]

All I needed to know. Thank you so much.

[@paulbeam4499]

Love your videos, going to be building a house soon so I've been watching a lot of them. Quick note about your 3 1/4" nail comment. I spoke with my brother in law who was a framer for many years, and he said they always use 16D Sinkers, but the CBC based on the IBC (I know you're not int eh states, but here in CA we use the CBC) states 16D commons and it further defines them a 3 1/2" by 0.165 diameter, and thats the same thing my structural engineer calls for on the drawings. Plus they don't accept the notched head type nails especially for shear panel nailing which is why a lot of nail guns use the plastic binding now. Anyway this is what I was told, so if you know otherwise, as in how is a 3 1/4" nail is acceptable when a 16D common actual length is 3 1/2 x 0.165 dia. I'd like to know, even though I looked all over and found a true 16D common nailer and bought 4000 nails for it lol. Again great videos, love watching your channel.

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

I think what you will find is that inspectors allow the 3 1/4 as a close enough sort of scenario. Kind of like the rule for stairs. each rise must be the same. In practice the inspectors allow up to 3/8ths of an inch variance. All rules are mean to to be broken a little . In DiY renovations the goal is to do acceptable work and not aim for best practices. It is a lot more affordable for homeowners with that in mind! Cheers!

[@paulbeam4499]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY Gotcha, Thanks for the reply, and keep up with the great videos! I am learning a lot.

[@RobertBarth1]

Yeah, clipped head nails are an instant fail in most places in the USA.

[@RobertBarth1]

@@HomeRenoVisionDIY A 3/8's variance is literally spelled out in the code, it's not the inspector looking the other way. The code is the _minimum_ building standard.

[@inevaundastand]

Dad joke within the first 30 seconds. A+ work!

[@Stevej2013]

Thanks as always mate. Cheers

[@HomeRenoVisionDIY]

No problem 👍Cheers Steve!