How to Unscrew a Screw Without a Screwdriver: 4 (Mostly) Easy Ways
I will assume that since you are trying to unscrew a screw without a screwdriver, you are in a hurry. That you don’t have the time to buy a screwdriver. …
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How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole: 6 Ways That Work with Wood, Plastic, and Metal
If you just managed to extract a damaged screw and are wondering what to do next, you’re in the right place. You could, theoretically, just take a new screw and …
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Screws vs. Nails: Which One to Use for Framing, Deck, Fence & Other Situations?
Considering that both screws and nails are widely used for connecting pieces of wood, to a layman they might seem interchangeable. And, while that is true to a certain extent, …
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How to Remove Stripped Screws: Techniques That Work with Wood, Metal & Plastic
Previously, I wrote about 4 tips that can help you avoid stripping screws. However, chances are that even if you follow all of them, you will still damage a screw …
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How to Avoid Stripping Screws: Follow These 4 Simple Tips
Even though there are various ways to extract them, there are fewer things more frustrating for handymen and DIYers than stripped screws. They can not only slow you down but …
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Slotted vs. Phillips vs. Hex: Which of These Screw Drives Is the Best?
No matter whether you mostly work on personal DIY projects or for clients, you have surely wondered at one point or another why screw drives have the shapes they do. …
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Circular Saw Safety: 13 Tips to Avoid Injury When Cutting
While some power tools are fairly safe to operate, others can cause harm fairly easily if used improperly. For obvious reason, saws – especially table and circular saws – are …
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Grinder vs. Sander: Which One Should You Get?
When it comes to working with surfaces of various materials, grinders and sanders are some of the most commonly used power tools. In this article, you will learn what the …
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21 Great Tool Organization Ideas for Your Garage or Workshop
There are three types of handymen – those that already have their tools neatly organized, those that are happy with a “messy” garage or workshop, and those that want to …
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