I'm having trouble with my toilet paper holder since one of its arms has both screws loose in the wall. The other side seems stable, but I need some tips on how to fix this issue. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Instead of using plastic drywall inserts, consider swapping them for metal toggle bolts. Yes, you will need to make a bigger hole, which can be a bit scary, but once those bolts are in, your holder will be rock solid. You can find a ton of helpful tutorials on YouTube that can guide you through the process!
Check your holder for a tiny screw that lets you tighten it against the wall mounts. You might need an Allen wrench to loosen that screw so you can pull the holder away and inspect it. A good idea is to buy a full set of Allen wrenches, so you have the right size for whatever screws you encounter.
It sounds like the holder isn't anchored properly, probably because it's not secured to a wall stud. For a quick fix, you can use drywall anchors to hold it in place temporarily. For a more permanent solution, consider relocating the holder to where you can attach it directly to a stud. You could also add a wooden backing that attaches to the studs and then mount the holder on that. If you want everything to look perfect, you might want to reinforce the wall behind the drywall and then patch it up before reattaching the holder.