Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over-tightening: Applying too much force while tightening a screw can lead to its threads becoming damaged or worn down. Using the ...

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. 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 ...