Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Close-up view of a person drilling a screw into a wall - Diy13/Getty Images Nowadays, a stripped screw hole is rarely cause for ...

April 22, 2021 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A loose door hinge is annoying enough, but it’s even worse when you’ve tried to screw it back in before realizing ...

You’re ready to take a shower. You reach for the valve that turns cold to hot, and the lever you use every single day wobbles. It doesn’t feel like it’s going to fall off, but it isn’t right. You ...

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Q: The screws in the top hinge of my entrance door have become so loose they can no longer be tightened, causing the door to sag so that it is difficult to close. How can I repair this? A: There are a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Do you have screw and nail holes in your walls that you've been ignoring? It doesn't matter if you just moved in or you've lived in the same ...

Every time I tighten or redrive the mounting screws on our handrail, it always comes loose again. What am I doing wrong?—CLAUDE Y., HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA Once a part works loose, creating an airspace ...

Q: I am living with my elderly parents and making some repairs. One of the bathrooms has a towel rack that is hanging on by one screw; the other screw has created a largish hole in the wall. Having ...