Home Repair Hacks Just in Time For Spring Cleaning

Stripped Screws

Getting a stripped screw out of some old wood can be especially difficult, but there's a hack that solves this problem. Simply place a rubber band around the end of the screwdriver and use the rubber to get some grip on the stripped screw head.

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The More You Know

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