Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close-up view of a person drilling a screw into a wall - Diy13/Getty Images Nowadays, a stripped screw hole is rarely cause for ...

May 25, 2008 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google 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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Do you have screw and nail holes in your walls that you've been ignoring? It doesn't matter if you just moved in or you've lived in the same ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over-tightening: Applying too much force while tightening a screw can lead to its threads becoming damaged or worn down. Using the ...

Small holes are quick and easy to fix with joint compound and a putty knife. Medium and large holes are more extensive and also require a piece of drywall to use as a patch. Both the prep and ...

Sometimes due to years of opening and closing and the abuse a frequently used door takes, doors do have the tendency to get out of alignment. Additionally, every house over time moves a little bit and ...

Every time I tighten or redrive the mounting screws on our handrail, it always comes loose again. What am I doing wrong?—CLAUDE Y., HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA Once a part works loose, creating an airspace ...