All About Drywall Anchors 

That was so unbelievably helpful and saved me from wasting money on the cheaper bottoms-out-the-screw types on ebay.

Wow, never knew there were so many options when drilling into drywall. Thanks for all the awesome info. Now I can hang a ribbon rack in my craft room. And most importantly not have to wait 1 yr to have my husband do it. "Because he is so busy doing other things." LOL

Finally! After viewing multiple videos for "how to" on dry wall anchors, someone actually does a tutorial on dry wall anchors. Don't waste your time on other videos that take you through all sorts of stuff, OTHER THAN dry wall anchors. This one is the best and most informative. Good job! Not sure if anyone can answer this, but on the butterfly one, where is the butterfly piece supposed to sit prior to inserting through large hole? Does is sit up on the screw next to screw head or does it matter? I'm not visualizing how that would become tight to back wall once screw is flush against front wall.

This is great! Thank you! I no longer have a handy man in my life, so I'm having to learn to do these things myself. I truly appreciate the tutorial!

Phenomenally helpful. You saved me a LOT of trouble and frustration. I'm minimally mechanically inclined, so I'm prone to high levels of frustration because I don't know what I'm doing.

This was exactly the run down I've been looking for! I had used the cheap ones and they weren't working for what I needed, and I couldn't tell the difference with all the rest. Super clear and informative. Thank you.

Thank you! I just watched five different videos and this is the most helpful by far. I have faith now that I can hang my shelves on my own.

Your point about choosing a bit the width of the "shoulder" of the anchor was perfect. That is a vital point! Thank you.

This is easily the most helpful informative-type video I've seen on RU-vid on any topic in a few years. Thanks!

Great overview of the different types of drywall anchoring solutions! I was going to go with the butterfly, but I'm going to go with one of the one that allows a longer screw to be screwed in. Nice!

In Australia we know the butterfly ones as spring toggles if this helps anyone. Mostly come in sizes of 1/8" and 3/16". There are also ones called hollow wall anchors which are quite good also but do require a special tool to install if you want to do it well.

Wow this man is an excellent teacher I'm glad I stumbled on this video I'm definitely guns subscribe. I'm also happy he went the extra mile, with that last buttery screw.

This was exactly the video I needed. Funny sense of humor, too, which is appreciated. Haven't seen much of that in the diy demonstrations I've seen. Thanks!

Thank you for the informative, easy to follow demonstration. I've watched a few others and in yours, however, I picked up tidbits that made my hanging project possible. Joyce Reding

This was a very helpful video. I ended up buying a slightly different version of the anchor you recommended, with a hole at the end, allowing you to go as deep as you need to with the screw. It worked like a charm. Thanks!

Thank you enduringcharm for such a clear, informative video! I was at my wits end trying to decide which anchors to use after a few failed attempts on my own. Thank you for the excellent video!

Excellent demo, easy going delivery. Spot on!

This is a great video, because you're actually showing me info I can use. Just hung a clothing bar into drywall, using the RIGHT anchors, thanks to you. Rock solid... versus what it probably would have been with the cheapie anchors I was gonna use. THANKS!

Most informative. I have never hung anything on drywall. It was very clear because you showed HOW they actually work by showing the backside. I will look for other of your how-to videos. Thanks! I feel more confident.

Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and explaining everything so clearly. I now know exactly what to buy 'to get the job done'! Thanks again! :)

Thank you for taking the time to do this - great job - I never knew all the variations that were around.

Great video! I'm glad you showed us what is happening on the inside of the walls. Very helpful for keeping my cat from tearing the curtain rod down, again.

Thanks for the pointers. After reviewing several hours of DIY videos (such as yours), I was able to install my tesla gen 2 HWPC. It was a total pain in the..... but still saved me about 1k doing it myself. I'm going back to all the videos that I was able to get some key information and leaving a "thanks" comment.

This is the explanation I needed. It was very helpful. Thanks!

What an incredible simple way of delivering knowledge, a big THANKS

Every thing I’ve ever wanted to know about dry wall anchors. Thanks!

The BEST on you tube explanation of the differences. AWESOME!

very very helpful video. I successfully mounted a shelf today using one of those split-drill-less anchors. woohoo!

This is the video I've been looking for! Finally - a thorough explanation/demonstration of the different types of anchors. So I WAS right to distrust those flimsy things which come with installation kits!

So very helpful! Thanks for this one :) I have messed up a few holes in the past... but now I never will. Thanks to this video!

You showed how to mount all the anchors except the butterfly one. That's the one I needed to see how you did it. You showed it after it was already screwed into the wall.

I spent all my life thinking those things only works 4 the studs and brick blacks, Thanks soo much

Thank you, thank you, thank you! finally these anchors explained! I have never known what to use.

This is a fantastic and informative video. Great job enduringcharm! Time for me to go put some holes in my drywall!

Great video. Adding this knowledge to the pipe shelf video tomorrow. Now to find one on how to replace a garage door....hmmm maybe I will ask for help with that one. Thanks again.

Thanks for a very good explanation. You might add the butterfly anchor is a "one time" anchor. Once you insert the anchor to hold an item, if you remove the screw, the anchor will fall. Most of the others you can remove and re-install the mounting screw without losing the anchor.

Very nice, this helps a lot in seeing how each one works. I have used Molly screws for the most part, but I couldn't find any at Lowes, so I tried the latest white split ones that you like the best, and they are fine. The package said you will hear a "click", as you screw it in, but only one clicked for me, but seems to be in tight. Just hung a heavy plaque anyway.

Screen #5 is what I need! Thanks so much for the video!!!! I feel more confident now in taking care of this on my own. One more trip to Home Depot! LOL

You deserve a reward for this video. Thanks so much.

Fantastic, easy-to-understand video - soooo helpful!! Thanks!

thanks alot. that info helped me on my last project. im only using the screw ones from now on

still one of the best videos on the website

Thank you, I was needing this information and so glad you used each one and explained it so wonderfully.

Thank you. Very helpful and clear demonstration. It has been very useful to me.

This is surely the best video on this subject on RU-vid!

Great help. I always wondered which one was the best.

Brilliant! Thanks, this was an awesome demonstration. I do wish you had a list of the actual names of the anchors, but I know what to look for. Cheers!

I am installing coffee mug shelves, Got them on amazon and they come with the anchors which is the first and second on your video. First time doing this and I did it perfect thanks to this video.. God bless you and thank you for sharing.

thank you so much for taking your time to make this video!

This was very interesting. Thank you for taking the time to make the video

Very Helpful and useful video!!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge

Best video and explanation I have seen on RU-vid. Thanks.

TV went up with 5 of the spring mounts due to there bring no stud anywhere near where I needed . Anyway I took my time made sure everything was nice and secure and the TV went up a treat . So although it wasn't ideal doing research paid off . Your video helped educate me to the options thanks

Thank you! You explained these so well!

Very helpful with great explanations. Thank you so much.

Good video, loved the demonstrations really did help me make an informed decision

AMazing Video. Quite insightful to spend about 10 mins to guide your way to self doing it!

Perfect explanation & examples. Thanks!!!

Thanks so much. I always had my husband to do these types of things, but I have to do them myself now. Really needed your instructions. Bless you....

This is exactly what i needed I’m hanging up curtains and I didn’t want to use a tension rod but my walls are crap!

Great video thanks for taking the time!

Thank you very much for this video. I'm hoping enough of these, plumbing tape, and some talon PEX mounts will hold a 1" water filtering and bypass rig to the garage wall. I'll probably do some extra mounting with the plumbing tape through studs where I can just so the entire thing doesn't come crashing down in the night for whatever reason.

Great explanation and demo. Thanks!

brief and indepth explaination .hats off

This are very simple things once you know how they work, but if you don't know them is very confusing. Thanks for the explanation since I'm trying to hang a TV and there's not stud just drywall

Thanks for clarifying them. I didn't know that the drywall anchors (the one you use the most) were that good. Now, I can ditch the old styles, which are harder to find, if you are looking for heavy-duty jobs. Thanks.

Thanks man! The review is very helpful.

I appreciate it. You forgot to install the wing-it anchor I noticed. Oh and for the Cobra Anchor I found out that you have to screw in all the way until it feels extremely tight that sets the triple grip action. I enjoyed watching your video 😎👍🤩🤩

The butterfly type is good for putting in ceilings or under eaves to hang planters from

Very informative for a newbie like me. Thank You.

very helpful and clear, thank you!

Very helpful video! Thanks so much!

Excellent video. Thanks!

I just bought some Wallclaw screws at Home Depot and they are awesome

Thank you so much! Very helpful for me.

Awesome video with great demos! Only thing is I found this after I installed my closet system. Used the cheap anchors they provided. Hope it holds but at least I will know better next time! You get to the point without excessive chatter 😊

Thanks for this helpful video!

RU-vid needed you for this video. Thank youuuu!

Thank you sir. Very informative!

With a washer an nut you could fabricate a way for the butterfly anchor to stick out for hanging pictures by screwing the nut to point you want to hang from then washer plus butterfly 🦋

Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I can't tell you how much I've torn up my walls trying to hang things! I really appreciate the step by step for those of us that have never even held a drill! So helpful!

That was a great tutorial! Thanks!

Your explanations and examples were great. I learned a lot. Thank you again and again. I subscribed and look forward to watching more.

Great Video. Very helpful!! Thanks much.

Thanks so much! Very helpful. I'm hanging something with the wings.

This was a big help ! Thank u

Excellent. Thank you so much.

Thank you- very easy to understand.

Thanks for the info enduringcharm.

Your movie helped me. Thanks

Wow great video!! Thank you!

If I have a really heavy object I like to use the butterfly anchor . Stronger than all the rest. And if you need it to stick out you only need to add a nut and a fender washer.

Great video. Thank you.

The butterfly anchor also requires that you put the screw through the item you are hanging then attach the butterfly then push the butterfly into the wall. The others you can place the anchor in the wall then put the screw though what you are mounting and screw into the anchor. If you want to hang a wooden wall shelf with the butterfly type it can be tricky trying to get the anchor through a hole in the wall attached to the shelf you are hanging.

Very helpful! Thanks!

Hi, thanks for the insightful video. I am very much an amateur when it comes to handy work so your help is greatly appreciated. I just purchased a wall shelf and center speaker (that will presumably be sitting on the wall shelf) but the installation instructions says to install on a stub. I do not have a stub finder and it needs to be centered above my TV anyway so I doubt that a stub will coincidentally be exactly where I want it to be. Anyway, I was wondering what you could recommend as the strongest anchor with relatively easy installation? Price doesn't matter here as the shelf is glass and will overhang my TV so I'm really looking for as close to 0% chance of failure as possible! More relevant details include: the shelf itself is ~15 lbs, and the speaker is ~20 lbs, totaling ~35 lbs. Thanks again!

thanks for the video!

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL!!!!

Great video, thank you!

thanks for this video mate, you are a legend