It's rare, but screws can snap off at the head, particularly with old screws. Reddit user funisher reports that using a cheap drill chuck set on reverse can remove the problem screw easily. You won't ...

Nothing ruins an awesome project faster than a broken bolt. Even those who could qualify for sainthood will immediately spike their wrench into the ground and belt out the kind of language that’d make ...

Few things seem more hopeless than when you're in the process of removing a bolt, screw, or stud and it breaks. At that point, you know it's all over but the crying. You've busted a bolt off in a ...

This nuisance occurs when the slots in the head of the screwdriver have become worn down so that a screwdriver or drill can no longer properly grip the hardware. Naturally, this can make removing 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 ...

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 ...

Wood screws that are buried too deep can become stuck, making them difficult to remove without damaging the surrounding wood. This often happens when the screw head is recessed below the surface or ...

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 ...