It was supposed to be a quick and easy repair. But darn it, one of the screws wouldn't budge, and so by the time you finally finished, it had grown dark outside. Yes, stripped screws are extremely ...

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 ...

Whether you're doing a quick project around the house or a full renovation, it's likely you'll run into several problems along the way. George and his team turned one of the larger spaces in their ...

It’s a novice carpenter’s worst nightmare: you’re trying to tighten or remove a screw and you find the head is stripped. You press the screwdriver or drill bit into the head and try to turn, but there ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Few things will try your patience the way a stripped screw or bolt can. It seems ...