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 ...

The guide hole provides an entry for the screw extractor into the screw. Attach a size 1/16 drill bit to your power drill, and align it with the center of the screw you want to remove.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Every craftsperson has their own unique way of doing things. Ask a question about a particular tool or method, and you’re likely to get as many different answers and suggestions as there are pros in ...