Broken screw? Here's what to do originally appeared on Dengarden. I had eight stripped and broken screws that were rusted and completely stuck, but I needed to remove them to replace a part. I started ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Few things will try your patience the way a stripped screw or bolt can. It seems ...

Few things disturb us more than the bewilderment of a broken bolt or seized pipe plug in a casting. You’re at a loss for how to get the darned thing out. This is when you have to slow down and come up ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's a tale as old as time: You try to remove a screw using a screwdriver or drill, only to find that the head is stripped. Thus begins the long and frustrating process of going through removal ...

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 ...