How To Remove And Fill Drywall Anchor Holes | DIY Fast And Easy Repair For Beginners!

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Thank you so much for 2000+ Subscribers! On this video I will show you how to remove and fill drywall anchor holes and even holes created from various sizes of nails. I have some quick tips and tricks to remove them using simple tools around your home! This is a great DIY Fast and Easy repair for beginners!
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[@SnowLily123]

I’ve noticed how a lot of the comments here are saying the info and tips for how to remove the screws and nails from the drywall during the first half of the video is “not needed” or a “waste of time”. So, as someone who actually did need that information as well as the information on how to fill the holes, I do not agree with those who think the first half of the video is unnecessary/a waste of time. However, I can see where some of them are coming from. I recommend that you edit the title of the video to mention that this video includes both the removal of screws and nails in drywall as well as the repairing of the holes. It will help alleviate the backlash and prevent confusion of those who are just looking for the information in the second half of the video. I hope you take my advice and continue to grow this channel of yours. Good luck! 👍

[@JesusPaidItAll]

Patchwork instructions begin at 6:50.

[@tmiles9747]

Some of mine fell through the whole.

[@Orgena_Deconstructed]

Amen!

[@JesusPaidItAll]

@@Orgena_Deconstructed 👍

[@tigereye8593]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@Mariepurpose]

Thank you! You are the best!

[@dreamrare5946]

My husband is always busy working two jobs to support us but the time he gets home he’s tired… thank you for helping me step up as a wife and learn some home economics 💪🏽 I’m grateful for your service🙏🏽

[@farawayskies]

Thank you for stepping up

[@johndoe3485]

3:35 and 3:45 Bro, i was looking for that specific type of anchor that is flush and flat ring , because its hard to figure out how to remove. And NOBODY on youtube showed how to remove that type of anchor. But your the ONLY one who showed how to do it. Thanks bro. Your the man. 👍

[@MarkJaquith]

For those plastic anchors that are stuck, I just use flush cut wire cutters to cut the collar off, and then push them into the wall and let them fall into the void. It does way less damage to the wall because you're not dragging those flared parts back through the hole.

[@AltClev37]

I should have read this before I destroyed half the walls 😫

[@crazyjloop89]

Fall into the void lol

[@breannnolannn]

I need this video!!!

[@eliyhuz6579]

I hope I can do this successfully I want my security deposit back lol

[@FixThisHouse]

😂🙏🏽

[@TheBmonster1]

Mr. Yhuz this is your landlord. How big of holes did you make in the walls?? Do we have to stop by? We were just saying great things about you and you go do this. Your not getting it back.

[@Ms777lalaland]

Indeed

[@themagicshortbus]

Don't we all

[@chantsfax]

Getting your security deposit back is a fairy tale

[@jennifercolbert6581]

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[@lcgrind]

This is great - came here to learn about patching a nail holes but ended up leaving with a lot more knowledge than I expected. Subscribed.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽 so much! 👍🏽😊

[@angelamichelleperez]

Half the video was talking about how to remove anchors if you want to get to the point of patching the hole then fast forward to 7:00 minutes in

[@mmmsunshine5367]

Thank you!

[@rachealsilburn901]

Totally agree. And thank you!

[@kamotefries6773]

Thank you 👍

[@ladegemini6766]

Thank you

[@landonharrison8353]

Gratitude

[@billelliott3071]

Thank you for the video. It would have been very helpful if you went back and showed what the second coat would look like after the 'bubbled' holes had dried as well as the second and third layer over the mesh tape and how you finished the while process.

[@bearandrabbit6826]

Spreading that spackle or compound so far out from the repair, is gonna add extra work to your repair. You can use a damp cloth to clean it up and save yourself extra work such as additional sanding and re-texturing... JS...Also pre-cutting your tape closer to the size of the hole repair, is a much easier option.

[@tatianaflorez7858]

Very impressive! Simple and easy to execute. Thank you. These kinds of videos mean the world to single moms.

[@Christina-CA-808]

Thank you so much for the detailed explination on this! I've been planning on installing shelves and was so worried about how to repair the holes since I'm in a rental apartment. Thanks again!

[@SallyFeedsKids]

When you have an anchor situation you can also recess it by lightly tamping it back into the drywall and then fill it with compound.

[@sociopathmercenary]

I always use the handle of my drywall knife to dent in the hole so that you can get better adhesion of the drywall compound and a better chance of having an even unnoticeable patch

[@andrewjordan5662]

After removing the nail/ screw/ anchor....take rounded end of ball pein hammer and slightly dent the drywall surface over the hole...then apply the drywall compound..that way you wont tear the drywall paper surface by scraping and the hole will be invisible after painting...

[@ferrocone]

Seeing this video in 2023, and at the beginning your thanking everyone for making it to 2,000 subscribers. Wow! Keep up the great work man!

[@WooMFBang]

I just learned so much, thank you!! I can do this!! I’ve always either had someone to do these types of repairs and now that I don’t, I’m trying to learn how to do some small things.l and get into diy stuff. These are the foundation skills I need. Thanks again!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! Another great product you can use is 5 minute Hot Mud! Dries in 5 minutes! Here is the link to the product: amzn.to/3v2mOFm

[@RxTerps]

Dawg there are some things you won’t be able to do lol 😂

[@jgarno100]

Most holes are on painted wall surface. It gets tricky to not mess up the paint on the wall next to the holes.

[@rachealsilburn901]

Hence the reason you better be prepared to paint after patching.

[@viktor2915]

@@rachealsilburn901 cant you use a colored compact? Painting takes a whole day

[@rachealsilburn901]

@@viktor2915 I didn’t know you had to paint a whole wall after patching a hole.

[@jjohnnyqquest7900]

I just bought a house, and these holes are driving me NUTS 😡😡😡😡. Thanks for showing us how to fix it !! 👍👍👍

[@loribengeify]

Just fixed a 1 in hole worked great. Thanks

[@FixThisHouse]

You are very welcome Lori! Great job! 🙏🏽😊

[@sweetskeetz]

My wife and I are moving back to our condo that we have had rented out for the past two years. Our tenants had some sort of obsession with hanging things on the wall. This video is exactly what I needed. Merry Christmas from Canada!

[@joshrankert1520]

“Some sort of obsession with hanging things on the wall” come on man. Everyone ever during the existence of home decor hangs stuff on the wall.

[@natshaw5132]

Oh nooo, the tenants enjoyed the space?? :(

[@ncironhorse8367]

Good video. I use a countersink on a drill to clean the edges of the hole instead of a scraper. I think it also helps to push the joint compound into the hole

[@MultiStats]

Thank you! You helped me out with a problem and provided an education to an ignorant person. I am a new subscriber.

[@ronmariataylor4865]

So clear and easy!!! Just what I needed it. Followed the patching with the screen and worked great. Thank you. This is a great channel. I just subscribed and plan to follow future videos.

[@patriciasutton8655]

Thank you! The tips for removing anchor bolts was just what I needed. Feeling much more confident now.

[@daniplantworld9890]

Thank you for this video. I was trying to fix my wall for weeks and I was scared of removing the anchors and creating a big hole. Thanks good ir worked perfectly and it was so easy! Thank you!

[@billiehouston6218]

Very helpful for me. Even the beginning of the video. Thank you!

[@k3n12ock]

New home owner here and although theres alot I know, home repair isnt one of them, so thanks for the vid.

[@FixThisHouse]

Congrats! You’ve come to the right channel! Here I’ll show you simple DIY fixes on common home owner problems you can do yourself to save a lot of money 👍🏽😊

[@RyanSylwester]

Thank you for wonderful instructions. I patched an area where a shelf was removed. Lot of embedded drywall screws. The wall looks almost flawless.

[@LotrCollection]

How did you match the paint?

[@jonathansmith4947]

The real question

[@theamethyst93]

Now that I know how easy this is to fix I’m going crazy decorating my apartment

[@360vision]

fast forward to 6:50 for actual help on hole repair

[@soohiogal]

Thanks so much! My husband passed away and I had to move to a fixer - upper and finding videos like yours is soooo helpful!! What if it's not a hole, but a dent?

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🏽😔 my condolences. For dents I would just apply quick settings 5 minute Mud. Comes handy. Just apply, then use can of texture to your liking and then paint. I will try to make a video on dents. Please stay tuned 🙏🏽

[@Professor_Giggles]

@2:58 “it’s very hard to pull out” -said by every guy ever existed

[@coreyk5722]

What would be cool to see is using it against a wall that is painted with a color. Sometimes you don't want to to spackle a large area for 1 nail hole and have it be super obvious to paint it. You also want to reduce the amount you spend. Would you do a video demonstrating this on a painted wall and how to paint it?

[@billsmafiamatt6823]

This is gonna help me get my security deposit back to thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@dthanna]

well done

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@probablyAddison]

2k subs 2 years ago and now past 250k subs. Crazy growth

[@ngardner05]

Thank you for showing how to use drywall tape. I’ve got some holes about that size, and I bought that netted tape and didn’t know how to use it. Gonna go patch some holes!

[@marthawong7655]

Thanks for the detail DIY filling a wide variety of application. This is a GREAT wealth of information and thanks for the tips. This will be my GO TO Channel. Thank you so much!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the feedback and the love and support! 🙏🏽😊👍🏽

[@annak3573]

New subscriber, I needed this. Thank you for the great video. I love that you are at 143K subscribers at the time of this video! Thanks again for the great info

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the love and support! May I continue to help you on your future home fixes 🙏🏽😊

[@ssh348]

Thanks for talking about caulking. i was wondering also if that would be an option, and a (supposedly) handyman said i can even use caulk to fix no-longer adhesive taping work on my ceilings edges. I figured i will watch lots of youtube videos before doing the work, and here we go, i got my answer. NOT doing that caulking because would like a nice and smooth paint job after.

[@sillydreamz89]

New subscriber here! Will be trying this when mom and I tackle a project this weekend. Thank you

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for the love and support! I wish you the best! 👍🏽😊

[@RosieN]

Excuse me?! When this was uploaded you were at 2k?? Incredible growth and evergreen info!!

[@kamel3d]

You should have shown the compound you using

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[@dianedodd8944]

Good informative video, we have a lot of anchors in the wALL, i WILL LOVE GETTING THEM OUT.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽! Best of luck with your repair! Let me know if you need some advice! Be sure to check out my patreon as well on the description of the video 🙏🏽😊

[@agalarzautube]

This is exactly what i was looking forward. Thank you.

[@sherylhunt8218]

Great tutorial, but how do you make it strong enough to accept a new anchor or screw without sagging or bending

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! If you plan to put new anchors on the same spot, make you load the hole really well with joint compound. Once it hardens it should be as strong as the surrounding dry wall. Be sure to use the mesh tape or drywall tape to fully hold the new joint compound for drying.

[@forsakenV12]

@@FixThisHouse this is exactly what I wanted know as I also need to install a something at the same location. Is spackle okay or is drywall joint compound a stronger surface to hold the screw in place? Thanks in advance

[@hafeezurrahman1000]

Thanks ...you may want to make an update video addressing these questions. Cheers

[@tammymartin6800]

excellent video for a beginner looking to fix my walls!! Thank you

[@FixThisHouse]

Glad I could be of help!

[@YellowTulippe]

Thank you! Just what I needed!

[@mlewis8579]

oh my goodness! all ready you have helped me! now to watch the repair! subscribed!!!!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could help! Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽

[@R5494i]

Loved this! Really helpful. Thank you for posting this.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

[@elainedavis3562]

Thank you my hubs is gonna flip out if I don't fix this I covered it with a picture he has NO idea

[@abolit]

for the fist layer over mesh patch the regular compound is not the best option. Quick Set 20 - 45 is better fit .

[@eleyjadore3143]

After the first layer of the quick set has dried. The following layers should be with the joint compound?

[@GhostBoca]

Thanks sir. Pedro from margate Florida

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏽😊

[@ivonne2587]

Thank you for this very informative video! It was exactly what I needed and now know how to properly patch holes. Thank you thank you thank you!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! 🙏🏽😊

[@OldManPugh]

Thanks!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽🥰

[@CrissyCare2-rw6ss]

I decided to move recently but I want to leave the place decent looking like new so I’m here 😂

[@youtubechicken120]

In a fit of teenage rage, i threw my tweezers at my wall. Over and over... felt great, now just fixing the hole

[@jessiceeoriginal]

Thank you, thank you! This video was very helpful. I am so not a handyman type person. This video has been so helpful. Again thank you. 👍😁

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could help! 🙏🏽😊

[@batternbaked3073]

When the repairs are completed, can you hang something up again in that area? I have a baby gate with anchors (like the ones you unscrewed) that's ripping out of the drywall and need a fix.

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi! It all depends how badly the damage is. This is mostly for cosmetic purposes, but if you can find a new fresh spot just close to where you had it previously would be a good area. If it’s really damaged and filled I would recommend applying a new drywall patch, please see my California patch method video.

[@batternbaked3073]

@@FixThisHouse going to check it out now! I think it needs a new patch 🤭😅

[@Peter-zv4dx]

Find a new patch of wall to ruin. 😂

[@xLovelyTati_]

I hope this works! Kept messing up while trying to hang my curtain rods! My wall is a mess 😫😫

[@AuthenticallyTee]

Great video.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much!

[@philipcatuogno2968]

Hacksaw!? Face palm + eye roll + hilarious laughter...Bro, come on.

[@nataliey07]

Thank you for this video !

[@FixThisHouse]

Anytime! Glad I could be of help!

[@fivefournino]

You mention using joint compound for filling the holes. Is there any difference using spackle vs joint compound in this situation?

[@FixThisHouse]

Hi! Spackle compound for drywall is comprised of gypsum powder and binders. It is thicker than joint compound, similar to the consistency of toothpaste. ... Spackle is used to fill in dings and dents, nail holes, or any small damaged areas on walls. It dries faster than joint compound, typically within half an hour. Joint compound is the better choice for taping and finishing drywall seams whereas spackle is the better choice for filling in small to large sized holes in your walls. ... Spackle also shrinks, but it just doesn't do it nearly as much as joint compound

[@nastyneight3171]

you are beyond appreciated!!!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏽😊

[@human1513]

Toothepaste, not the gel stuff also works great to fill small holes in place of drywall putty. I have seen spray expandable foam used to fill say a 1" diameter hole. Once it hardends trim it down flat with a knife. Then putty over it.

[@loganmahoney2284]

Thanks man

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m happy to help! 🙏🏽😊

[@andrewchadwell2759]

I used marshmallows to plug the holes. Eventually over time they just get harder and harder and no one knew the wiser 😁

[@germanbyrabia]

This video was very informative.

[@jazzyj2674]

Maybe fill hole with caulk and cover with joint compound?

[@cbaide100]

Really useful knowledge. Thank you.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for the feedback! 🙏🏽😊

[@sambartowski3615]

Can someone send me info on the liquid compound material he uses to fill in the holes before painting it over? Thanks!

[@kimshipmon7076]

Thank you for this video!!! I learned a lot!!! Thanks again

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help Kim! Thank you for the love and support! 😊🙏🏽

[@teawatkins1735]

Thank you for the helpful video. Are we able to put in another screw after repairing the hole? Or how do we do that?

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! Yes you can! Just make sure to let it dry fully!

[@louisgreen3915]

I'm looking all over YT and nobody can help me. I'm trying to dismantle a built in cupboard wall, and I need to get to the screws underneath the woodfiller on the back walls. How is that done? Any help or ideas about getting to the screws would be a godsend.

[@c2h2o9c9olate]

The small finishing nails can also be driven in below the surface using a nailset leaving a clean edged hole that is simple to repair using drywall compound or spackling compound.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽! 😊

[@tmiles9747]

Ok... I think this is my video. Appreciate it.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much for watching! 🙏🏽👍🏽😊

[@rajeshkulenthirarajan8930]

How long do you have to wait to put a new nail into the same area?

[@FixThisHouse]

I would wait 2-3 days if your using regular joint compound to dry. If your using 5 minute hot mud then just a few minutes: amzn.to/3QS1gWu

[@eileenwhite5792]

Wow! So well explained and easy to follow. Thank you so much!

[@jdpape]

Can you do a followup showing how to sand it flush?

[@FixThisHouse]

Ofcourse! I’ll do a separate video soon

[@yaxa0601]

thanks

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching ! 🙏🏽😊

[@paulneumann7739]

I need to make a hole after to hang a curtain rod in the same place. The tape won’t hold anything. Thank you

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you for watching! 🙏🏽😊

[@Donnamg100]

can spackle rather than joint compund be used for the first set of holes that you filled?

[@rosalindgentry6633]

Wow I immediately click on subscribed once I seen that thumbnail because just moved in new place and in my kitchen there are a lot of screws in the wall like that over my sink. I don't think they are the ones with the plastic dry wall ones but regular screws. I want to know how to patch them as well as a bigger hole a circle.

[@jonathansmith4947]

Great video

[@Hydrophish]

Great tutorial, thanks!

[@Insomniacsloth]

Very well-made video.

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you! 🙏🏽😊

[@drakezen]

Great tutorial! Subscribed!

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you so much!

[@justfornana]

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

[@kgaletin]

Hello. How can I remove metal wall anchors from exterior house bricks? How should I patch the hole once the anchor is removed? Thank you.

[@kalier6260]

Thank you a lot bro, it help me! 🙌🏻

[@painting1012]

Appreiate the tips my friend

[@LearningWithMaryam]

Wow. Amazing video thanks so so much. Your the best 👌

[@cecilall4150]

Thank you, I needed to see this prior to removing screws/drywall anchors and repairing drywall.🫡

[@cynthiatorres1678]

Can you fix a drywall hole, then repair it, only to drill another hole on the drywall that's 1/4" apart from the first hole without becoming one giant hole? If so, how can I fix the first hole, in order to sort of reuse for another hole in close proximity?

[@FixThisHouse]

Yes of course! I would use 5 minute “Hot Mud” it dries harder and faster. Here is the link if you are interested, comes in a good size bag, which goes a long way! amzn.to/3qbeDDj

[@AjayKumar-dv4pq]

Thank you, very useful! BTW, you look a shade like Neymar.

[@Ibuse123]

Very well done

[@FixThisHouse]

Thank you 🙏🏽

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Great videos and really helpful. Thank you!!

[@FixThisHouse]

I’m glad I could be of help! Thank you 🙏🏽👍🏽😊