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 ...

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If you’re tackling even a small DIY project around the house, navigating the fastener aisle at the hardware store can be daunting. There are hundreds of different types of screws, nails, bolts, and ...

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 ...

I’ve noticed, lately, that slotted screw heads are all but gone on new equipment. The only thing that I find remarkable about that is that it took so long. While it is true that slotted heads have ...

Which ground screw is best? Often, all it takes to make a good idea great is adding a little twist. Ground stakes have been in use since at least the 4th century BC. But they have their limitations.

I like to 'align' my screw heads when I'm doing wall faceplates. (meaning, all the grooves on the faceplates face the same direction). It's an aesthetic consideration. I think when the screw grooves ...