How to Install a Plastic Drywall Anchor - Right AND Wrong Drill Bit

[@elihilbert1258]

I appreciate your assumption that we all have no idea what we are doing and do not have the correct tools, you’re the MVP

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback. I hope to teach in a way that makes any beginner have the confidence to try it. 🛠

[@gio.orbit5498]

fr finally someone who understands me 😢

[@fionadlf]

for real, love this guy

[@brianadavis6859]

The funny part is i do know what I'm doing. I installed insulation and drywall on all the walls in the basement and put down vapor barriers and carpet with carpet insulation and this whole time I've just been finding the stud. I haven't needed the plastic drywall anchor. I already knew about wallering or a hole if the bit is too small. All the hammers get lost all the time so I've use a bunch of random things as hammers lol im a handy woman

[@Emtk-ii7hg]

Lmao

[@carriex127]

"WHAT? YOU DON'T HAVE A HAMMER? YOU DON'T HAVE THE RIGHT DRILL BIT?" (Applies to 85% of us watching this.) I'm so glad this was the first video that came up on Google!

[@Z23go]

Haha 😄 I'm right there with you at times.

[@storzbickel4328]

If you don't have a hammer, God knows how you're getting through life..

[@carriex127]

@storzbickel4328 Lol! Right?!? A roll of duck tape and a hammer!

[@Ioannikios174]

He's a southerner so they're used to having useful redneck solutions.

[@therealrobinwilliams_affiliate]

lol.

[@WeWereXInfiniteX]

I know this is a year old but i actually almost cried watching it. Easy straight forward instructions and giving options for us just trying to get by! ❤

[@Z23go]

I'm so glad you found it and that it helped you. Thanks for watching!

[@Smeagolroth]

I like how you intentionally did it with the wrong drill bit. That may or may not be me all the time lol

[@Z23go]

Haha, I understand.

[@_theegift]

@@Z23goGreat tutorial!!!!!

[@dorisnghm]

For sure that's me

[@MrKushinator420]

Thanks, I only drilled 3 unnecessary holes with this tutorial.

[@tinasanford779]

Me too

[@EstellaCuellar-pz4jd]

You got too wild

[@MrKushinator420]

@@EstellaCuellar-pz4jd im a wild man

[@EstellaCuellar-pz4jd]

@@MrKushinator420 🤣🤣I'm sure you are a wild man 😁you drilled 3 unnecessary holes ,😀I just barely learned what a drill bit is for ,I'm having fun ,might just go wild here, too .

[@walliswwarren1383]

😂😂😂

[@cynthiap5854]

I love your sense of humor and many scenarios. You made it easy and enjoyable to watch . Most videos they talk too much and leave room for questions . 😊

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much! 🙂

[@wulverad6369]

You are the calmest repair man I’ve ever seen. This is great thank you!

[@Z23go]

Why thank you! Appreciate you watching!!

[@bdluejay]

ive been putting off my project that uses wall anchors and this has given me the confidence to finally get started. looks much easier than i thought! thank you so much! EDIT: i did it!! thank you so much for your advice!! the drill bits i had were either too small or too big and knowing that i could bore out the hole with a smaller drill bit saved me from so much frustration. thank you so so much for giving me the confidence to finally complete this project ive been putting off for 6 months!

[@Z23go]

@bdluejay That is so wonderful to hear! Thank you for sharing. That makes me so happy to hear it gave you the confidence to do it!! Great job on tackling it and getting it done! 🙂

[@marylandnguyen4995]

I’m a single mom with a house and seriously appreciate this! When you picked up the hammer, I mentally put it on my list of things to purchase. It’s like you read my mind and gave us the option of the other end of a screwdriver! Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️ Will more than likely still pick up a hammer because it’s probably something I should keep on hand haha

[@Z23go]

You are so welcome! So glad I can help you get the job done. If you do pick up a hammer you can usually find them at Walmart for $5‐$7. There will be regular size and smaller head ones (same handle length). I have both but find myself reaching for the smaller head for installing drywall anchors, easier to hold and swing for me. At the store you can pick them up and see which one feels most comfortable to you to help make your choice. Best of luck! And keep making that house a home!

[@alchemicalarbiter]

​@Z23go youre a real sweetie pie ! you care about your viewers and it shows . many blessings to you 🖤

[@barto7490]

This is man is so nice... "You dont have a hammer? Its okay." "Have a smaller drill bit? We can work with that." Nice guy

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much! You brought a smile to my day.

[@frankr2584]

This video is the best. Short, simple, identifies two realistic variable scenarios. Bravo

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much!

[@MsCanadianAngelxo]

Super helpful vid! For someone who was afraid of using a drill lol, I got my anchors and screws installed quickly to put up my new curtain rod! Thank you! 🙂

[@Z23go]

Awesome!! So glad it helped!

[@KenjiiH]

So helpful. I bought my first drill this year and had no idea about anchors and whatnot. Your personality is delightful.

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much Kenjii!

[@lavenderfields22]

Thank you for giving me the confidence to finally mount my bookshelf to the wall!

[@Z23go]

@lavenderfields22 You are so welcome! So glad I could help out. I bet it looks good!

[@bigbubbano23]

I dont praise easily, but i needed to see how this was done and the way you explained it was quality.

[@Z23go]

Thank you. That means a lot. I appreciate you saying it.

[@janclark9987]

Such a perfect tutorial. I was waiting for my carpenter to install my TP holder. Got sick of waiting and did it myself thanks to you!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@Z23go]

Thank you for the compliment!! So glad I could help!!

[@NutyRiver]

Thank you! This is a top tier tutorial! Clear as day, accessible even if you don’t have the exact tools, and to the point!

[@Z23go]

Thank you! I appreciate you saying that!

[@jan4222]

Thank you a thousand times for this! I'm a new widow learning to do things on my own. You made this so easy!

[@Z23go]

You are welcome! I'm so glad I can be a help to you!

[@ChristopherOPope]

Thanks man! This helped me with an install! My daughter wanted shelves in her room! Boom! They are up and looking good! And secure, 🤣😂

[@Z23go]

Awesome!! Love hearing that. I bet they look great!

[@haPPycuDDlez13]

Exactly what i was needing! Nobody explains how to figure out what size drill bit you need

[@Z23go]

So glad it helped! Thanks for the feedback!!

[@IamHeemsah]

Simple and to the point. I’m not in the least bit mechanically inclined, and putting holes in the walls is intimidating because with my luck, I just know I’m gonna demolish the house. Thank you for explaining this in a ‘language’ I can actually understand.

[@YellowTulippe]

Thank you! This was just what I needed to identify the right drill bit and, more importantly, see how to install the drywall anchor. Looks easy-peasy! 🙂

[@UntoldRoad]

Love this! Simple explanation, not a lot of fluff. To the point. Need more vids like this

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much. Love the feedback and will keep putting out more videos like this.

[@perlamurguia4268]

Thank you for showing us this simple process. I use to do all this before I got married, afterwards I let my husband do it because it made me happy that he felt he was providing for me by doing all the "heavy work" & I actually didn't mind sitting back & just watching him do it all. I know there's many more like me but I seem to like to remodel at night. 😅 My husband works night shift but I can't contact him, so my last hope was going on KZbin & you're the first video I came across who's straight forward & talking my lingo. So thank you so much for helping me continue my midnight remodeling. 😂🙌🏼 God bless you sir.

[@Z23go]

You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and good luck on those late night remodels!!

[@DCImperialMovers]

My wife is eager to ‘help’ with home improvements and this video is on point for her.

[@Z23go]

Glad it helped! Thanks for watching.

[@robynlincoln4212]

My brother!! when you look back and said "no hammer, no problem" !!!! Thank you so much! God bless you!

[@Z23go]

You are welcome!! Thank you for the comment!!

[@AzimApurbo]

Bros a life-saver.

[@diab0licscheme]

This was exactly what I needed. Thank you!!

[@Z23go]

You're Welcome! Thank you for watching!!

[@saje007]

What a great video. You explained in a patient and non-intimidating manner. Some of us were never taught these things and dont always have the right tools to start with. Great job, thank you!

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad to get to be that safe place for you to learn.

[@VeryMiley]

Excellent. What not to do and what to do for drywall anchors. Perfect for a first timer

[@Revolver1991]

Thank you, probably the most informative video I've come across on KZbin.

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much. I appreciate that and glad it helped!

[@jaredfisher7086]

Thanks for making this video, I really appreciate it. Some things you just cannot learn by yourself.

[@PurpleRose8725]

This is fantastic my 11 year old understood everything but, "chuck it up". I did and explained.

[@Z23go]

That is great to hear! 😁 I might need to do a future video on how to "chuck it up". Thanks for watching!

[@catherine5599]

Love, love, love this video. So short and sweet and understandable. Thank you so much for making things easy for those of us that don't know what we're doing.❤❤❤❤🅰️➕➕➕➕

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much!! That means a lot. 😊 So glad I could help!

[@madameleota6731]

Thanks so much for your simple, easy to follow instructions, along with potential problems! I recently bought a home that was built in 1939. I just subscribed to your channel in case I need to watch any of your other videos. I really appreciate your videos!! God bless.

[@sucasa3834]

Just saved me from looking dumb in front of my girlfriend and her roommates . You my friend are a god

[@ashleymacabrequeendunlap881]

Yes, omg I'm so glad your the first video I found. You definitely put a smile on my face today and helped me get these brackets hung, thank you

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Glad you got them up!!

[@Bcsurvivor2014]

Thank you! I’m not very handy at all so this was SUPER informative for me!!

[@Z23go]

I'm so glad to hear it helped!!

[@PrincessElisa8]

This is the only video I could find that explained EXACTLY what I needed to know! Thanks so much! Can’t wait to tackle my shelves, but need to go buy a drill bit 😂

[@Z23go]

Thank you! Hope they turned out great!

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

A whole set of Ryobi bits was barely 15-20 bucks. Cheaper per bit than piecemeal and probably grabbing the wrong size... Home Depot had sets of Ryobi for 100 for like a Sawzall (yeah, I heard that's a Milwaukee tool trademark, but no matter), drill and impact driver w a bag, 2 batteries (big and small), a blade for the saw and a light. 100.00. Not the same as Dewalt, but who has 100 bucks for JUST a drill (albeit a pro-grade one...)? Also, spray paint all your nice tools BRIGHT, NEON pink. Trust me on this. Even decent people tend to "accidentally" grab your tools. But I GUARANTEE YOU, they will NEVER walk off w a BRIGHT PINK one. Avoid Aldi tools, unless you like the bits breaking and nearly taking your thumb w it (it was gross). Their stuff is ONLY for real light work. You'll also want an N97 mask (buildings before 1978 are full of lead paint) and safety glasses. The bit can break or you can wind up w plaster bits everywhere. It kinda sucks to fish paint chips out of your eyes. Lol. Hint: lick your finger so it sticks. I thought I was clear of that happening. I was mistaken. You'll be happiest with very nice tools, but Ryobi isn't bad for most people. HD has open box sets on the end caps of the aisles. Suggested next purchases: Milwaukee (it's an UGLY red) tape measure w a finger safety. Then you don't have to worry about pinching it on retracting, like you would on your dad's very old Craftsman one. They make ones w huge numbers. Think ahead (when you're older and your eyes change--way sooner than you think: late 30s-40s), or low light. Digital one is great, too. Cheap 10.00 head band light. Omfg. This is the GREATEST ten bucks ever! You can use it for a closet light. Or your car. Or anything. Mine came w 2 cheap flashlights. They'll also blind tf out of anyone bothering you (always be prepared). Menard's in the cheap junk aisle by the door. Dewalt tool set where the bits go in the handle. You have to be careful opening it, but in general it was a great 20 bucks. Craftsman socket set. Allen wrenches, both metric and American Standard. Hammer, both bigger and small. Tiny screwdriver set (think eyeglasses and such, also removes small battery covers). Flat/box wrench set. This is great when you need to remove your car battery. A socket won't remove the battery strap (bolts are too long). Knowing how to charge your own battery in the garage or jump it will save hundreds of dollars, easy. Plug red to red, black to the nearby bolt in there (not to the black/negative terminal, to the bolt is safer), THEN plug into the wall at 50 amps. 100 is for a jump. Less won't hurt, just takes longer. Might be 3 hrs, might be more like 8. Should shut off on its own. Don't skimp on this. Mine was about 100.00. Knowing how to replace a battery if it doesn't start after that is worth 100 bucks by ITSELF. That's what they charge now. Especially if you're female (assumed stupid, of course). Takes 2 minutes, btw. Be sure to plug the vent hose in too, and have water and rags in case you touch ANYTHING. Battery acid likes to wait awhile to burn. Lol. Only buy Interstate batteries. I don't know about Die Hard, as Sears is gone. But I'll go for Interstate any day. Don't buy Duracell under ANY circumstances. It's a waste of $$ and won't start when it's cold (wait'll it warms up a little; it might start then). They admitted it's their name sold to some moron in China. Duracell battery is GARBAGE. I fought them for months to get a WARRANTY refund, too. 2 years and they wanted to give me another of THAT battery after a big one died in SIX MONTHS. Driven 35 years. Never HEARD of one dying in August, either. I fought them for a CASH refund, so I could go buy an Interstate, like I SHOULD have to begin with! And I said that 5x... Good razor blades and a scraper (city sticker removals, gently lay the blade flat to the glass and push forward. It won't scratch.) You always want fresh blades. If you miss, you won't feel it and won't have to worry about lockjaw (over an old one, which will work, unless you miss, then...) Vice grips in a few sizes are also great in a pinch. Needle nose pliers w a cutter. And a hemostat. Good for small things and grabbing the CD out of the player when it's stuck (CD/.wavs are way better than MP3S). Wire strippers. For wiring up speakers or rewiring a lamp... Beware of anything in old houses. Could be asbestos. It was in wall board. Pipe insulation. Flooring to 1985...extremely nasty. Don't touch it. It's bad stuff. Encapsulation. Only if needed. It's fine if it's not coming apart, tho. And a great box cutter. The heavy Milwaukee one. Not the stupid little things.

[@pointnozzleaway]

0:40, my Anxiety kicked in for a second ! 😄

[@kayleeann7994]

Thorough explanation and a bit of humor too. I love this guy! New subscriber

[@Z23go]

Thank you kayleeann7994!

[@cmcn1434]

Thank you 🙏🏼 with 4.0 gpa but zero skills in this department you are much appreciated Sir 😅

[@uberrapidash2556]

Thank you! This was a lifesaver!

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@JustReadTheBible]

Well that was helpful! Thank you for being quick and to the point!

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@PaulNtabuyeButera]

That actually helped. Thanks.

[@julianyc9082]

Thank you so much! So simple, love the workarounds for the non pros. Just what I needed to get over my fear of ruining the wall with un-necessarily large gaping holes.

[@ladyruler9585]

Thank you for this! I don't have the funds for a handyman and this helped a ton.

[@Z23go]

You are so welcome!

[@invictuz4803]

Those southern gestures crack me up. Love the poor man's DIY tips!

[@Poeticallylaced]

Great video! This video deserves more views. Your video was the more helpful than any others on youtube. Thank you

[@Z23go]

Thank you! I appreciate the awesome feedback! So glad the video was helpful!

[@SuitedUp]

I love this guy! Tops it all off with a friendly smile. Thanks, dude!

[@Z23go]

You're welcome!

[@kiracornish]

Thank you You really helped ya girl out just now I was struggling lol

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! They can be tricky to figure out till you install a couple.

[@chrisrod657]

Straight to the point and I learned two things 😅

[@Z23go]

Thank you for watching!

[@Dahmuffinman]

You helped me greatly! Thanks brother! -New Home Owner!

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Congratulations on your New Home!!

[@itsb2968]

Love the sense of humor 🤣 thanks for the anchor teach!

[@Z23go]

Haha, you're welcome! Thank you!

[@seanmichaels1561]

Thank you sooooo much. Helped my Mom

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Glad it helped!

[@laurajohnson6495]

This did help! No other video mentions how to figure out which drill bit to use. Thank you :)

[@Z23go]

You're welcome!!

[@rebeccasinksmith9793]

I really appreciated the "waller" out the hole part!

[@Frownyclown12]

Thank you! I love when a video is quick and too the point!

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Thank you for the feedback!

[@awakenedgoddess6589]

Thank you for this video. I appreciate you getting right to the point and making it super easy with whatever tools you do have.

[@greyhaunt8121]

Finally a fast simple answer to the question! thank you!

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Thank you!

[@herronsmith]

I am excited to try out the phrase “waller out”! Seriously, thank you!

[@Z23go]

It's a great phrase. Haha! You are welcome! Thank you so much for watching!!

[@harinisrigiri4898]

Thank you Sir 🙏. You are my hero - From a wife who wants to learn DIY so she can stop nagging her hubby to do stuff 😂😂

[@emiliaescobar7652]

Man, this looks so easy, TY for posting.

[@Z23go]

You're welcome!

[@yoda9600]

Short and sweet vid. Thanks man

[@hevernicole]

That no hammer part just saved my life. 😂😂 this is great

[@jessicamcgrade5970]

Really appreciate this approachable yet direct instruction!

[@Z23go]

Thanks for the feedback! Glad it helped!

[@JovianEmpress]

Thank you! Just successfully installed my first wall anchors. It was super easy.

[@Z23go]

Love it. Glad I could help! 😊

[@bjblk1]

You are the man! Thank you so much. Worked perfectly.

[@Z23go]

Glad to hear!

[@cindybraswell9623]

Thank you! With your direction I’m hanging curtains like a pro!

[@Z23go]

Awesome! I bet they look great! 😀

[@wcarhart7471]

Super helpful! Other tutorials i could find were for threaded anchors, which seem like theyre less common. Video and teaching quality are great!

[@Z23go]

Thank you! Love the encouragement and glad I could help!

[@francis091282]

great videi buddy...i have been figuring out how to drill a hole for my socket now i've got the answer watching your video. thank you for your guidiance and teachings

[@delaneybelaney7206]

THANK YOU!!! im 19 living on my own and trying to figure these stupid things out 😅 this was so helpful!!!

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Keep going you'll get it!!

[@Bass1ne]

This is the definition of a certified W man.

[@aplourde4687]

Very helpful indeed. Thank you.

[@Z23go]

Thank you!

[@anaulloa-kable1321]

Great video! Quick, to the point, and simple. Thanks so much for this video for those who need the help!

[@manycats9943]

I was looking for a useful video regarding wall anchors, and this is it. So helpful, thanks!

[@Z23go]

Thank you! You're very welcome!!

[@miska.1912]

Thank you for such a simple and easy instruction!

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Thank you for watching!!

[@mattsnoozle5093]

Great tutorial video to show how it's done properly! Way to demonstrate using the screwdriver handle instead of a hammer. Appreciate your attention to detail installing wall anchor into drywall 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the feedback!!

[@genevawilkerson4245]

Thanks!

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that.

[@jacksonh4142]

Thank you this helped me out! I lost my dad when I was a kid, so I'm always lost on this kind of stuff, thank you so much for providing a quick and easy video

[@Z23go]

I'm so glad I could be a help!!

[@chancequenneville9372]

I feel like this guy is not actually a big handyman informational for people that never fix anything

[@theunholinesswithin70]

Is it only supposed to be installed into the drywall, or is it better in the wood joint?

[@celebnaur]

Thank you. This was just what I was looking for to help me install this wall archer.

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Thank you for the comment. Love hearing it helped!!

[@jareda5313]

This is so helpful! Thank you! You're a great teacher as well

[@michaelcunningham1826]

Thank you so much. I realized I was using a small drill bit before. I thought the bigger ones were too big but turns out just right

[@9cClimber]

Quick and had alternative options. Fantastic Guide

[@Amafaranga300]

Helped ! Thx Sir! ❤ From Rwanda-Africa

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Thanks so much for watching!!

[@Fourthaboveall]

At 40 I have finally found the correct way to install one of these. I usually just apply as much force as needed until it looks okish enough for the job to get done.

[@ravenswood118]

Appreciate you! The only thing I'm confused about is the drill bit looks larger than the anchor to me.

[@lesliedavis7146]

Very helpful. You made it simple for a rookie!

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much. Glad to hear!

[@larrydiaz4418]

Thank you so much for the video , I am a complete moron when it comes to drilling your instructions are great !

[@Palau_Legend]

Thank you sir. My tool shed will be less haggard after some DIY upgrades now

[@lindsey4618]

As soon as you said “Waller out the hole” I hit follow 😂

[@visionquest414]

Hey, how's it going..cool video... My toilet paper holder fell off.. Mever had an anchor..simply 2 tiny screws. How do I know which size anchor to buy? Thanks ALso, how do I know what my wall is made of? I can tell if it's obviously drywall.. but this wall..i'm not quite sure.. it's a bathroom wall....Thanks

[@lindseysgreencanvas]

Glad I picked this video over others, being from the south, I knew exactly what he meant and was able to get started before the video finished 😂

[@st3482-t2i]

That was really straightforward and helpful- thanks!

[@Z23go]

Thank you for the comment! Glad it helped!

[@marybelleadamson6596]

I liked the video when you said "waller" thanks for your help!

[@Z23go]

You're welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@heroknaderi]

Very informative and well appreciated. Thank you 🙏.

[@Z23go]

Thank you!

[@neettim]

the best video on this topic

[@Z23go]

Thank you so much!

[@KL-je4ye]

Do you then hammer in the nail or screw it in?

[@Z23go]

Most plastic anchors like this use a screw instead of a nail. If yours came with nails you would gently hammer them in to the plastic anchor.