Summary
A TikTok video went viral after a woman successfully used a wine opener to remove a wall anchor, an item typically used to secure screws in places like plasterboard. This simple hack impressed many viewers and coincides with a growing interest in do-it-yourself (DIY) projects in the U.S.
Key Facts
- A TikTok user named Tasha shared a video showing a wine opener being used as a DIY tool.
- The wine opener used to remove a wall anchor gained over 405,000 views and nearly 6,000 likes on TikTok.
- A wall anchor is typically used to secure screws in brittle materials like plasterboard.
- Many TikTok users praised the creativity of using a wine opener for this purpose.
- DIY projects are becoming more popular in the U.S. as people look to manage finances.
- A survey revealed 80% of U.S. adults feel doing DIY tasks helps them gain control.
- The same survey showed 56% of Americans plan to start a home-improvement project in the next three months.
- The growing interest in DIY reflects trends where people attempt projects themselves before hiring professionals.
