Screws are handy helpers around the home workshop. They provide a stronger bond than nails and, unlike glue, allow the fastened parts to be taken apart. Here are some tips on the selection and use of ...

Q: I was installing some cabinets and trying to screw the two frames together. I didn't have much luck, as the first time I attempted this I twisted the screw head right off of the screw. Luckily, I ...

Fast, careless work with the wrong tools most often lead to stripped screws. Driving the screw with excessive force, at too high a speed, or without a pilot hole can cause stripping. Work slowly and ...