{"version":1,"atom":{"id":"5a062d1e-f5c4-521a-89ed-312514360bd4","slug":"double-up-wall-anchors-to-fill-an-oversized-hole-5a062d","title":"Double Anchor Drywall Hack","teaser":"The ultimate drywall anchor hack. Fix oversized holes in seconds with a simple trick every DIYer should know.","category":"home-interior","time_bucket":"15min","budget_bucket":"under_5","difficulty":"intermediate","kids_friendly":false,"mess_level":"low","supervision_level":null,"indoor_outdoor":"indoor","estimated_time_minutes":10,"topic_tags":["wall-repair","drywall","anchors","home-fix"],"occasion_tags":[],"materials":[{"name":"Plastic wall anchors","quantity":"2 (assorted sizes)"},{"name":"Utility knife","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Hammer","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Screw","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Drill or screwdriver","quantity":"1"},{"name":"Pliers","quantity":"1"}],"steps":[{"index":1,"body":"Insert your primary wall anchor into the oversized hole to confirm it spins freely and lacks grip.","image":"https://brox.tv/media/steps/double-up-wall-anchors-to-fill-an-oversized-hole-5a062d/01.jpg","feed_image":"https://brox.tv/media/steps/double-up-wall-anchors-to-fill-an-oversized-hole-5a062d/01_feed.jpg","tip":"The hole is 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AAnton Petrov · Upcycling & Budget DIY Editor
Double Anchor Drywall Hack
The ultimate drywall anchor hack. Fix oversized holes in seconds with a simple trick every DIYer should know.
