I can't believe I didn't watch this whole video the first time it was posted; the best tip was saved for last. I've lived in Liverpool for 2 years now and didn't know that Liverpool lumber was even there! Now I'm going to have to check it out since Dave recommends their pencils. Thanks Jimmy, Dave and Spike!
today is the 2nd time i watched this just because one single thing i wasnt able to comprehend the last 6 months... i live in germany and i think thats a part of my problem ... i was used to USE so many products on a daily basis which are just not necessary. thanks to your videos i changed that. you inspired me to think out of the box ... (well at least out of MY box) [example: i have no further need for Fisher dowels any more(just drywall anchors sometimes), which i used on a daily basis before... etc... french cleav. etc....] last week i worked with a german master chippie , and when i showed him how i (YOU!thx) hang a "picture" on a concrete wall without a dowel his mind was blown. Thats how we germans are ... we specialise to a degree where we loose the big picture... i love your work. keep it up !
I use to hang ATM surrounds all over the country in all types of walls and have used almost all your methods but was amazed you didnt show one method I used on brick and tilt up buildings when someone for got to load or buy the tapcons or lead shields. In a pinch in a small town with no hardware store I use to drill a 1/4" hole in the wall and place what ever i was hanging and drive in 3ea 8 penny nails and it will hold the world. I love your site, you have some awesome techniques and you make great videos. Thank you.
Great tips! The two tips that impressed me most were " Jimmy's porcupine method", and the screw and screw gun technique to make stronger gauge wire. Thanks Jimmy...keep them coming!
Jimmy you are a amazing craftsman with a wealth of knowledge far beyond your years thank you for so freely offering help to those that take the time and interest to learn from your hard earned tool box of information and experience thanks again,all the best
Always a treat guys. almost 20 years into it and there's always somthing new to learn. Thank you for your open and sharing attitudes. great set up. and glad to see spikes talents are coming along nicely.
Awesome tips! Thank you for sharing them. However, as someone who's been repairing old brick buildings in the Hudson Valley for the past 11 years, I'd like to point something out to your viewers about putting wooden plugs in bricks: Over time, as the wood expands and contracts with humidity, it can (and will, more often than not) exert enough pressure to blow the brick apart. Of course, this generally isn't a problem for the stuctural integrity of the wall unless it's done all over the place and at key stress points, like under a lintel or whatever. Try to only do that in a place where you know the humidity level will stay consistent and dry, like inside a climate-controlled house, or in consistently dry climates. The metal plugs are a much better option because they don't absorb moisture. Again, thanks for the tips! Love your channel.
I wish I had this knowledge before I got married. I would not have ruined many a sheetrock panels and my wife's pictures would be level. Great video! thanks Jimmy
Great tips Jimmy D. That's help me a lot because I hang shelves and pictures all the time. Thanks keep sending us knowledge and tips. Thanks you from maker to maker .
Some good tips. I recently found these Wall Dawg hooks that work like the old drywall anchors that you would nail the plastic piece in and then put your screw. However, these combine the operation of the Ook hooks you showed and those old anchors. They have a wide threaded screw that you can drive straight into the drywall, but you drive it through a hook. Some of them can hold a considerable amount of weight...and you can back them right out with very minimal tear out of the drywall.
Remember: When Jimmy comes to install something, he will punch holes in your dry-wall. Keep the plaster ready. Great video Jimmy! I really learned something. Your cat is really awesome.
Hahaha. So that's how you meet your deadlines. 3rd shift cat force. Really love your videos. I'm a 25+ exp high end custom cabinetmaker and can relate to all of your tips. Last video I watched where you asked for 1/4 of 17". Quick. Quick. Quick. Lol. So true.. I typically divide number in half then half again in my head. Anyway great work Jimmy
Loved the porcupine methood :) and the magnetic screw finder tip, but the video has a lot of nice info and things that I learned from .. thank you very much for being so generous with "trade secrets" .. have a good one
Jimmy, butterfly toggles are so 1980's. Try a Snap toggle (Hilti Toggle) and you will never go back. Ever. I have found that due to butterfly toggles having a "V" shaped profile that although bite when being tightened, will continue to bite further over time and loosen. Hilti Toggles rest flat and are a single piece of steel with a threaded whole. Waaaay stronger. And have a larger surface area behind the drywall (Canadian term) Lastly, smaller hole required and provides a somewhat finished hole. Great vid as usual.
Jimmy, I really appreciate all of these Tip videos... I have been using your tricks in my shop and recent videos for the past couple weeks and its really made a huge difference! Your band saw tips video really helped address a lot of my issues and I am always happy to share its a Diresta Tip. Keep your Spike Paws Strong Brother... lol! - Brian
used to think a lot how to attach thing to the wall in our garage... There were no easy way until this point, I used the "porcupine" method and its great! :D It's very strong, amazing... Thanks for the great vids and tips, Jimmy
1.Fixing holes in plastrer: I usally slide a small piece of wood inside the hole and put a screw on the top and bottom of the hole, then insert the cutout, fasten with a screw, It is abit tougher, and the risk of crackling is reduced. 2. The hammer drill in tile thing: It actully works really well, its about preassure, give it a coupple of tries and you get it, ofc depending on size and how far you are from the ends. 3. Finding studs, you can try pushing the wall and feel for it. Worked for me in some situations:P That is all i could come up with! Great video, great tips, great guy! Greetings from Norway
Since I don't have any tips, I give you praise. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have already learned soo much from you an spike. Spike is really becoming quite the talent lol
Jimmy, this series is so great. I've learned a ton! I'm an art handler and hang things all the time and there are a lot of things in this video I'll start using. That porcupine technique is brilliant. One thing I'd add as a tip is that it's always best to hang pictures, and mirrors from two level points rather than one. Not only is it stronger, it also helps keep things level. I look forward to the next installment.
I was putting up a bunch of banister rails in an old house and discovered the joys of nogging. It's a whole new experience finding studs in those walls.
Thanks Jimmy D. I loved your show hammered and always get excited when I see you somewhere. Recently found the make channel on RUclips then saw you in their videos. I wrecked my Harley a couple weeks ago so I have a few minutes, and I've been watching a lot of your videos. Man, I've been at this game a long time brother, and you've just taught me a lot. That's saying something. A lot of your pointers I've known a long time also, but some of these things are world-opening! Like that quick inspection hole you made, no big deal. But using the drywall's paper to tape the patch in is ingenious! And another video making a threaded dowel, I forgot how you described it but not how you did it. I can't wait to try it and try tilting the blade. Many thanks from the north shore of Chicago.
I have been a drywall finisher for 20 years. I have used nearly everything you mentioned. Another trick I use to find studs is to find the nearest wall plug. Every wall plug is mounted to a stud, Most of the time you can tell which side of the plug box is mounted to the stud by looking at it. but you can also tap around the plug box and listen for the sound difference and feel. The wall will feel stiff right on top of the stud. After you find the stud make your measurements 16" centered off that stud in whichever direction you need to go.
Great tips! I recently had to find studs behind lathe and plaster. I used a magnet from and old hard drive on a string to find the nails in the lathe on each stud. Works great.
Some really excellent tips there Jimmy. Never heard of the zig zag screws before but looks great. Good to here someone saying DON'T use the mortar line! Cheers
Wow! I picked up a lot of GREAT tips on this one JD. Spike even taught me a thing or two!..LOL.. Dude You are spoiling Him ROTTEN!!! In the South, we don't say "He's Ruined"....We say "He's Rurnt" ....Spike is just "Rurnt!!!" ...Much Love Bro!... Have A Super Blessed Week!.....Gus
+The Guniomi You should check out Augustiner, that's the favourite beer of Munich citizens. I'd suggest Tegernseer Spezial too, but you're unlikely to ever get a hold of it.
Thanks for another great tips video! When hanging things on the wall I will frequently use masking tape at about the right spot. I make my setup marks (like top of frame) on the masking tape so when I am done the only thing on the wall is the tiny hole from the hanger nail or anchor.
I can't thank you enough for all these great things you are teaching man.. Your videos make a huge difference in my formation as a maker; and of many other I'm sure. Lots of love to you brother.
Love the videos! As someone else said snap toggles! We bought a new house and found out it has metal studs and I didn't know what I was going to do in order to hang my tv but then I came across the snap toggles and that all I use now.
I never thought of that with the wire. I use it a lot because of the flags I make with pallet wood. On average they weigh about 20-25 pounds. I'm going to have to do that on the next one. Thanks for the tip.
As far as your two methods of finding a stud, I prefer the magnet method over the ice pick, because using the magnet you are assured of finding the center of the stud. As with the ice pick you might be at the edge, and although that would work in most cases, I would feel more confident driving the fastener into the center of the stud... Great tips! Thank you!
Thanks for all the tips! I know I've seen others use this trick, but thought I'd share it as it's one I use often as a poor college kid. When I want to drill pilot holes in something, and I can't find or don't own the correct size drill, I just use a screw the size I want with the head cut off as a makeshift drill bit. It's helped me plenty of times when I didn't have the correct bit or misplaced it. Thanks again, and can't wait for more tips! P.S. ~ Spike is one crafty Cat. :p
Excellent video--Thanks! I really like your porcupine technique. My 2¢ On toggles, I drill a 1/16" hole in one leaf and tie a heavy piece of thread as a tether. The thread comes out of the hole and I sandwich it between the wall and attachment. Then if I have to move the item, I'm not always losing toggles behind the wall. For wire hanging items, I have a 1" strip of 1/8" hardboard with a knob on one end and a short screw on the other. I hang the wire around the screw head and hold the item by the knob against the wall. When the location on the wall is determined, I press against the item which pushes the screw into the wall, leaving a small poke mark for the hook. =Brian=
Spike breaths and nibbles so much sawdust he poops wood (funny one Jimmy). Good tips all. Thanks for sharing the secrets known only to professionals in the "hang it up" business (haha).
Interesting tips. In Europe dry walls are often made of 2 or even 3 layers of 15mm material. This is strong enough to use ordinary wood screws. Hanging a 20kg book shelf with 4 wood screws is no problem.
HI Jimmy, Great set of useful tips, and I've learned a few, but here's one viewers may not know for repairing a larger drywall hole. Cut the hole squarer (if it's not) then cut another bit of drywall square large enough so that it will only go through the hole diagonally. Drill a small hole and thread some string through that square, then push the whole thing into the repair (keep hold of the string!), pull the string taught and adjust the repair square so the hole is fully covered on the other side and then apply the Spackle (or polyfiller for us in UK!). The filler should be thick enough consistency that once overfilled, it shouldn't move. Sand back when dry.
Love these videos, thanks so much Jimmy and David! Another tip I've heard somewhere is to put some lipstick, sharpie, etc. on a mounting bracket and press it into the wall once you've picked where you want to hang your piece. You can then remove the piece and use the mark as your drilling point. Also seen this type of technique when cutting away a recess in drywall for light switches, power outlets, etc.
Jimmy, you are the MAN. The part where you the drill to twist the picture wire was brilliant. Thanks for the tips.
More inspiration to include cameo appearances of my dog Lucky. Haha. Another great tips and tricks vid. Great work Jimmy!
Nice editing, Spike. I like how you cut to Jimmy doing something funny for a few seconds in between each segment of you.
Oh, Diresta. You keep on giving and giving. Thank you sir.
Learned a lot of good tips from you Jimmy!
I can't believe I didn't watch this whole video the first time it was posted; the best tip was saved for last. I've lived in Liverpool for 2 years now and didn't know that Liverpool lumber was even there! Now I'm going to have to check it out since Dave recommends their pencils. Thanks Jimmy, Dave and Spike!
Ok I just happened to stumble upon an old episode of trash to cash and holy hell is this gold. Jimmy is that really you
I love that Spike is a mainstay of these videos.
Spike is one talented cat. Thank you again for your excellent tips.
today is the 2nd time i watched this just because one single thing i wasnt able to comprehend the last 6 months... i live in germany and i think thats a part of my problem ...
i was used to USE so many products on a daily basis which are just not necessary.
thanks to your videos i changed that. you inspired me to think out of the box ... (well at least out of MY box)
[example: i have no further need for Fisher dowels any more(just drywall anchors sometimes), which i used on a daily basis before... etc... french cleav. etc....]
last week i worked with a german master chippie , and when i showed him how i (YOU!thx) hang a "picture" on a concrete wall without a dowel his mind was blown.
Thats how we germans are ... we specialise to a degree where we loose the big picture...
i love your work. keep it up !
love the "porcupine" idea and the birch plywood at the end!!
Breaking the drywall like that to patch the hols is genius! Awesome video, as always!
I use to hang ATM surrounds all over the country in all types of walls and have used almost all your methods but was amazed you didnt show one method I used on brick and tilt up buildings when someone for got to load or buy the tapcons or lead shields. In a pinch in a small town with no hardware store I use to drill a 1/4" hole in the wall and place what ever i was hanging and drive in 3ea 8 penny nails and it will hold the world. I love your site, you have some awesome techniques and you make great videos. Thank you.
Whenever you teach me something AND make me laugh, you get the thumbs up. Good job!
Great tips! The two tips that impressed me most were " Jimmy's porcupine method", and the screw and screw gun technique to make stronger gauge wire. Thanks Jimmy...keep them coming!
I wasn't sure that I'd be interested in this video... but I watched it anyway. Glad I did. Respect ✊
This is one of the most helpful videos on youtube. Thanks Jimmy..
The start had me creasing! Excellent video guys.
Jimmy you are a amazing craftsman with a wealth of knowledge far beyond your years thank you for so freely offering help to those that take the time and interest to learn from your hard earned tool box of information and experience thanks again,all the best
great drywall patch trip. I have done a lot of drywall repairs and did not think to use your method.
Always a treat guys. almost 20 years into it and there's always somthing new to learn. Thank you for your open and sharing attitudes. great set up. and glad to see spikes talents are coming along nicely.
Awesome tips! Thank you for sharing them. However, as someone who's been repairing old brick buildings in the Hudson Valley for the past 11 years, I'd like to point something out to your viewers about putting wooden plugs in bricks: Over time, as the wood expands and contracts with humidity, it can (and will, more often than not) exert enough pressure to blow the brick apart. Of course, this generally isn't a problem for the stuctural integrity of the wall unless it's done all over the place and at key stress points, like under a lintel or whatever. Try to only do that in a place where you know the humidity level will stay consistent and dry, like inside a climate-controlled house, or in consistently dry climates. The metal plugs are a much better option because they don't absorb moisture.
Again, thanks for the tips! Love your channel.
These videos are super informative. I had no idea of more than half of these. Thanks for sharing!
Spike, you have brilliant staff!
***** I'm waiting for the day when tools start appearing in Jimmy's videos with SPIKE stenciled on them...
The opening bit with spike using tools never gets old and makes me LMAO... Thanks much Jimmy!
I wish I had this knowledge before I got married. I would not have ruined many a sheetrock panels and my wife's pictures would be level. Great video! thanks Jimmy
Thanks for sharing"real world"experience. I do this kinda thing for a living and I even learned some stuff.
Love the big laughs and joking!!Great tip video
Great tips Jimmy D. That's help me a lot because I hang shelves and pictures all the time. Thanks keep sending us knowledge and tips. Thanks you from maker to maker .
Some good tips. I recently found these Wall Dawg hooks that work like the old drywall anchors that you would nail the plastic piece in and then put your screw. However, these combine the operation of the Ook hooks you showed and those old anchors. They have a wide threaded screw that you can drive straight into the drywall, but you drive it through a hook. Some of them can hold a considerable amount of weight...and you can back them right out with very minimal tear out of the drywall.
Remember: When Jimmy comes to install something, he will punch holes in your dry-wall. Keep the plaster ready.
Great video Jimmy! I really learned something. Your cat is really awesome.
Another excellent video FULL of useful tips! Thanks Jimmy!
Thank you for this video. I always have trouble hanging stuff and you gave a ton of great tips. Thanks Jimmy & Dave.
Cool! Glad you enjoyed it.
Love watching both your videos.
Awesome. I like the wood peg into the brick tip. Thanks Jimmy
Lot of experience put on video, as usual. Greetings from Argentina and thanks for sharing!
Awesome tips as usual Jimmy. To hang heavy industrial style shelves I use bed irons.
Thanks for sharing! Love the wood plug.
Hahaha. So that's how you meet your deadlines. 3rd shift cat force. Really love your videos. I'm a 25+ exp high end custom cabinetmaker and can relate to all of your tips. Last video I watched where you asked for 1/4 of 17". Quick. Quick. Quick. Lol. So true.. I typically divide number in half then half again in my head. Anyway great work Jimmy
Loved the porcupine methood :) and the magnetic screw finder tip, but the video has a lot of nice info and things that I learned from .. thank you very much for being so generous with "trade secrets" .. have a good one
Jimmy, butterfly toggles are so 1980's. Try a Snap toggle (Hilti Toggle) and you will never go back. Ever. I have found that due to butterfly toggles having a "V" shaped profile that although bite when being tightened, will continue to bite further over time and loosen. Hilti Toggles rest flat and are a single piece of steel with a threaded whole. Waaaay stronger. And have a larger surface area behind the drywall (Canadian term) Lastly, smaller hole required and provides a somewhat finished hole. Great vid as usual.
Good show Spike. Keep those tips coming and Jimmy busy.
Jimmy, I really appreciate all of these Tip videos... I have been using your tricks in my shop and recent videos for the past couple weeks and its really made a huge difference! Your band saw tips video really helped address a lot of my issues and I am always happy to share its a Diresta Tip. Keep your Spike Paws Strong Brother... lol! - Brian
Excellent video, again. Spike is just so laid back, he must be a hippy.
I love that picture hanging bit, "Is that where I said it should go?" I don't know how Jimmy kept a straight face.
You only get better and better Jimmy... Keep up the good work.
jimmydiresta, you giving +David Waelder shit at the end was hilarious. classic tradesman/apprentice dynamic.
used to think a lot how to attach thing to the wall in our garage... There were no easy way until this point, I used the "porcupine" method and its great! :D It's very strong, amazing... Thanks for the great vids and tips, Jimmy
1.Fixing holes in plastrer: I usally slide a small piece of wood inside the hole and put a screw on the top and bottom of the hole, then insert the cutout, fasten with a screw, It is abit tougher, and the risk of crackling is reduced.
2. The hammer drill in tile thing: It actully works really well, its about preassure, give it a coupple of tries and you get it, ofc depending on size and how far you are from the ends.
3. Finding studs, you can try pushing the wall and feel for it. Worked for me in some situations:P
That is all i could come up with! Great video, great tips, great guy!
Greetings from Norway
I like all your videos but it is nice to hear you talk and even more so with a friend there.
New York's Strongest ! A big fan of your videos.
I always learn a thing or ten watching them. Thank you!
I love these tip vids as much as your builds Jimmy, so much better than the tv in the UK.
Thanks for keeping them coming
Really cool to hear you talk about Syracuse! Oh yeah and all the info was great too haha
Jimmy....Thanks again for another great video.... I appreciate you sharing all of your knowledge...I am learning so much.
Since I don't have any tips, I give you praise. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I have already learned soo much from you an spike. Spike is really becoming quite the talent lol
Awesome. Keep these tips coming. I love the fact that you have included Spike!!!
Jimmy, this series is so great. I've learned a ton! I'm an art handler and hang things all the time and there are a lot of things in this video I'll start using. That porcupine technique is brilliant.
One thing I'd add as a tip is that it's always best to hang pictures, and mirrors from two level points rather than one. Not only is it stronger, it also helps keep things level.
I look forward to the next installment.
Great video! Thanks Jimmy for all the tips.
Your tips videos are really loaded. Thank you so much for all the time saving ideas.
I was putting up a bunch of banister rails in an old house and discovered the joys of nogging. It's a whole new experience finding studs in those walls.
Thanks Jimmy D. I loved your show hammered and always get excited when I see you somewhere. Recently found the make channel on RUclips then saw you in their videos. I wrecked my Harley a couple weeks ago so I have a few minutes, and I've been watching a lot of your videos. Man, I've been at this game a long time brother, and you've just taught me a lot. That's saying something. A lot of your pointers I've known a long time also, but some of these things are world-opening! Like that quick inspection hole you made, no big deal. But using the drywall's paper to tape the patch in is ingenious! And another video making a threaded dowel, I forgot how you described it but not how you did it. I can't wait to try it and try tilting the blade. Many thanks from the north shore of Chicago.
I have been a drywall finisher for 20 years. I have used nearly everything you mentioned. Another trick I use to find studs is to find the nearest wall plug. Every wall plug is mounted to a stud, Most of the time you can tell which side of the plug box is mounted to the stud by looking at it. but you can also tap around the plug box and listen for the sound difference and feel. The wall will feel stiff right on top of the stud. After you find the stud make your measurements 16" centered off that stud in whichever direction you need to go.
Great video Jimmy. Thanks for the tips!
i have to tell the way that ou explain things is wonderfull....i'm in Portugal and it's great to watch and learn...
Great tips! I recently had to find studs behind lathe and plaster. I used a magnet from and old hard drive on a string to find the nails in the lathe on each stud. Works great.
Great show, like the site banter.
Some really excellent tips there Jimmy. Never heard of the zig zag screws before but looks great. Good to here someone saying DON'T use the mortar line! Cheers
Please do more of these how to videos if you can, they're wonderful and helpful.
Thanks for always inspiring and helping with time Saving tips
Wow! I picked up a lot of GREAT tips on this one JD. Spike even taught me a thing or two!..LOL.. Dude You are spoiling Him ROTTEN!!! In the South, we don't say "He's Ruined"....We say "He's Rurnt" ....Spike is just "Rurnt!!!" ...Much Love Bro!... Have A Super Blessed Week!.....Gus
Slick, some nice tips and I couple I never even thought of !
damn, I learned a lot on this one, thanks Jimmy!
This kind of videos are great. Not to take away from the rest of your works, but keep it up!
Loved the picture hanging part!
So good! So good!
I HEART spike!
Dude, whats your favorite beer?
Brooklyn Brown.
Drunken Woodworker not bad. Im more of a Paulaner guy
+The Guniomi You should check out Augustiner, that's the favourite beer of Munich citizens. I'd suggest Tegernseer Spezial too, but you're unlikely to ever get a hold of it.
Thanks for another great tips video!
When hanging things on the wall I will frequently use masking tape at about the right spot. I make my setup marks (like top of frame) on the masking tape so when I am done the only thing on the wall is the tiny hole from the hanger nail or anchor.
I can't thank you enough for all these great things you are teaching man.. Your videos make a huge difference in my formation as a maker; and of many other I'm sure.
Lots of love to you brother.
Love the videos! As someone else said snap toggles! We bought a new house and found out it has metal studs and I didn't know what I was going to do in order to hang my tv but then I came across the snap toggles and that all I use now.
This is an awesome series. I'm learning so much stuff from each one of the videos. Thanks a lot Jimmy!
Enjoying the tips video series.
I never thought of that with the wire. I use it a lot because of the flags I make with pallet wood. On average they weigh about 20-25 pounds. I'm going to have to do that on the next one. Thanks for the tip.
Thanks for the tips, now to make myself an ice pick!
every day is a school day Jimmy. Keep 'em coming
As far as your two methods of finding a stud, I prefer the magnet method over the ice pick, because using the magnet you are assured of finding the center of the stud. As with the ice pick you might be at the edge, and although that would work in most cases, I would feel more confident driving the fastener into the center of the stud... Great tips! Thank you!
HAHA love the porcupine method, and the way you made the strong chain :)
Thanks for all the tips!
I know I've seen others use this trick, but thought I'd share it as it's one I use often as a poor college kid.
When I want to drill pilot holes in something, and I can't find or don't own the correct size drill, I just use a screw the size I want with the head cut off as a makeshift drill bit. It's helped me plenty of times when I didn't have the correct bit or misplaced it.
Thanks again, and can't wait for more tips!
P.S. ~ Spike is one crafty Cat. :p
I learned a lot watching your videos. Thank you very much and greetings from a 22 year-old from germany. :)
Thank Jimmy, I learned a thing or two.
Excellent video--Thanks!
I really like your porcupine technique.
My 2¢
On toggles, I drill a 1/16" hole in one leaf and tie a heavy piece of thread as a tether. The thread comes out of the hole and I sandwich it between the wall and attachment. Then if I have to move the item, I'm not always losing toggles behind the wall.
For wire hanging items, I have a 1" strip of 1/8" hardboard with a knob on one end and a short screw on the other. I hang the wire around the screw head and hold the item by the knob against the wall. When the location on the wall is determined, I press against the item which pushes the screw into the wall, leaving a small poke mark for the hook.
=Brian=
Spike breaths and nibbles so much sawdust he poops wood (funny one Jimmy). Good tips all. Thanks for sharing the secrets known only to professionals in the "hang it up" business (haha).
Very cool & useful instruction mate !!!
Interesting tips. In Europe dry walls are often made of 2 or even 3 layers of 15mm material. This is strong enough to use ordinary wood screws. Hanging a 20kg book shelf with 4 wood screws is no problem.
Man that's a handy cat! Great tips as usual.
Very helpful tips thanks Jimmy!
I love these videos, even tho I don't ever do any DIY stuff like this
HI Jimmy, Great set of useful tips, and I've learned a few, but here's one viewers may not know for repairing a larger drywall hole. Cut the hole squarer (if it's not) then cut another bit of drywall square large enough so that it will only go through the hole diagonally. Drill a small hole and thread some string through that square, then push the whole thing into the repair (keep hold of the string!), pull the string taught and adjust the repair square so the hole is fully covered on the other side and then apply the Spackle (or polyfiller for us in UK!). The filler should be thick enough consistency that once overfilled, it shouldn't move. Sand back when dry.
Tricky tips! I love that wall at 12:00!! It's really picturesque!!
the cable with the driller trick was awesome
Love these videos, thanks so much Jimmy and David! Another tip I've heard somewhere is to put some lipstick, sharpie, etc. on a mounting bracket and press it into the wall once you've picked where you want to hang your piece. You can then remove the piece and use the mark as your drilling point. Also seen this type of technique when cutting away a recess in drywall for light switches, power outlets, etc.
And now I feel dum again. Awesome tips thanks.
I just saw Dirty Money, never knew you had a show like that :D It's nice to see you doing things this way now. Keep up the marvelous work, Jimmy!