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This was helpful and informative. I never knew about the 3rd option! Trying to get a doorstop that opens doors 90 degrees for an exterior inswing door we are going to buy that would open next to a special armoir.
its ok until the last part where you fill in the top part with dirt. That ground to wood contact is a problem. It's not wrong, but it's going to result in greatly reduced lifespan of the posts. as compared to another method that avoids the ground to wood contact. The post will rot quickly at this part of the post. I did this and had to pull and replace within 5 years. A better way is to use a form and wet concrete and build up the concrete 3 inches above ground with the top sloped away from post. There are at least two other videos that describe this.
Hi there! I am struggling, maybe you can help... A few months ago, I installed a long closet shelf + rod combo in my closet. It's for hanging shirts, clothes, etc. Gets heavy. And it's across the length of the closet, about 70 inches. Looked beautiful for about 6 months. Just today, it all crashed down... I'm not sure what to do, but every single drywall anchor ripped out, leaving huge holes. If I were to rebuild it, my preference would be to put the screws in pretty much the same place, because it's a tiny closet with not much room for moving things around. What's your recommended method for reinforcing the screws? Should I spackle them, try rescrewing back in? Or take the drywall down and add a wooden support to it? I can't figure out where the studs are. This is my first diy project and I thought I did such a good job. Can't believe it all crashed!
This is a GREAT question! The best way that I have found to mount these clothing rods in closets is to mount a board on each wall (aka each end of the rod), which is mounted into your studs. Then you mount your rod to those boards. This will give you a significantly stronger mounting surface. I talk about this premise in this video: Drywall Anchor ISSUES When Hanging Heavy Items on Drywall ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-pug5wmddD3A.html I hope this helps! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
How long does it last the sliding mechanism ? If you use it for work every day you will open and close it thousands of times, so I do not think It will last a lot
I never see anyone do these tests/reviews with insulation in them. I guess they assume no one is going to try and hang anything on the outside walls and only on interior walls? I want to know how the insulation affects the scanning of the tool
Great question! I actually used it in the video below where the wall is full of foam insulation. Hide TV Wires Behind the Wall ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-QjwW1AQEKB4.html It worked just fine. 👍🏼
1. You don't need more than an inch on either side. 1.5 times the post diameter is plenty. 2. Gravel doesn't do anything when you are using concrete... the concrete just encapsulates the gravel. 3. Yo don't need post stabilizers if you're using quick set. It only takes about a minute or two before it will stand on its own. Great video for beginners. Thank you
Hey there, I've been looking at 2 to 3 ft stakes that can be used instead of the dreaded hole digging. Do les anyone have experience with these? Just want to install a 4ft high cedar picket fence for the small pups.
Would rather have the option to move or remove as needed vs permanently cementing in. Just want to be sire that it's secure and safe for the pups. Thanks
@@tarynsanmartino8930 You could do T-stakes that you pound into the ground and then hook your fencing to that. I did this as a temporary fence for our vegetable garden for years.
Went to Wirecutter to see what drill they recommend and saw this one posted as their Number One pick. Then I went to the Rona website to read the reviews and I saw that ReluctantDIYers had left a positive review. I saw that and was like, "Yes! My guy likes thie drill." Came to RU-vid to find if you had made a video on how to use it and you did! My man! You always have what I need!
I've heard that the long-arm mounts have issues with bending and sagging. What are your thoughts on this? Poor product or improper installation? If improper installation, what steps are they missing that's causing the issue?
If the mount is properly mounted in studs, then it is definitely the mount. Many years ago I had a single stud mount sag because it was poorly designed and could not handle the weight for which it was rated. However, the mount in the stud never budged. I’ve never had this issue with the mounts in the video. 👍🏼👍🏼 If the mount itself is ok, then I would say one of two things have happened. Either the wrong drill bit was used for the pilot holes and the lag bolts are pulling out of the wall, or the lags themselves are not properly tightened.
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.
Great tips. I'd suggest using a hand held screw driver for the last few turns. The power tool approach works but it's easy to drive it in too far. Same goes with power tools and plastic, good for starting but finishing off by hand can save some grief.
Question: All the videos say, “take your screw.” Does the screw come with the anchor? I’m thinking maybe the screws I’m using are too small, but the avalanche took down the anchors also. I guess I will try toggle anchors but the hardware question regarding screw size is still in play. TY very much for this video
Great question! Yes, these wall anchors come with their own screws, and I always recommend that you use the screw that comes with the anchor because it is properly sized in both width and depth to operate properly with the wall anchor. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
