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 ...

This nuisance occurs when the slots in the head of the screwdriver have become worn down so that a screwdriver or drill can no longer properly grip the hardware. Naturally, this can make removing the ...

Stripped screws can be one of the most frustrating kinks in a home improvement project, even after you get it out. If you want to use that hole again, you can make sure your screw stays put with a few ...

If you need to screw something in but your hole is too big to fit, a bit of auto body filler will make that screw fit in like a dream. We've shown you how to fix stripped screw holes with toothpicks ...

Fast, careless work with the wrong tools most often lead to stripped screws. Driving the screw with excessive force, at too high a speed, or without a pilot hole can cause stripping. Work slowly and ...