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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...