A stripped screw can turn a quick fix or small adjustment into a big hassle. It can happen to any screw and can make removing or tightening it almost impossible. You might encounter a stripped screw ...

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 ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Dealing with a stripped screw can be very ...

Q. I have a screw stuck in a wood stud, and no amount of coaxing, twisting, or any other removal method is working. A hardware man suggested grabbing it with needle-nosed pliers and twisting, but I ...

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