This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated.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 ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Screws are some of the most common pieces of hardware that are used in home projects like building furniture or even hanging photos. However, ...

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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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. No matter how powerful your drill is, there's always the chance that you'll run into one of a DIYer's worst nightmares — a stripped screw. No ...