Got a screw that's stripped the wood around it and won't stay put, but a longer or larger screw won't solve the problem? How-to blog DIY Life says a wooden golf tee and some wood glue is all you need ...
Woodworking jobs that involve reusing a screw hole are tough. Something as simple as installing a new strike plate or trying to fix a misaligned door latch becomes difficult if the entrance is ...
This video provides a solution for the common problem of screws turning without gripping in wood. It specifically addresses cases related to holes drilled in wood, rather than in sheetrock or walls.
The best-laid DIY project plans can hit a snag if a stripped screw turns up. Though stuck fasteners with stripped heads can certainly slow down your progress, they’re not impossible to deal with. We ...
Stripped screws are a pain point for the DIY enthusiast and professional craftsperson alike. They're incredibly frustrating and can hold up a job indefinitely while you figure out how to get that ...
Once the head of a screw gets stripped, you may feel like it's never going to come back out. But there are two ways to remove a stripped screw—externally and internally. Which one you choose depends ...
Adding a new zone to an irrigation system; PEX vs. copper; repairing stripped screw holes. Lee Gilliam travels to Austin, Texas to help a homeowner add drip line to her existing sprinkler spray head ...