Close-up view of a person drilling a screw into a wall - Diy13/Getty Images Nowadays, a stripped screw hole is rarely cause for concern given all the ingenious DIY hacks to resolve this problem. From ...

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You’re ready to take a shower. You reach for the valve that turns cold to hot, and the lever you use every single day wobbles. It doesn’t feel like it’s going to fall off, but it isn’t right. You ...

Q: The screws in the top hinge of my entrance door have become so loose they can no longer be tightened, causing the door to sag so that it is difficult to close. How can I repair this? A: There are a ...

You’re ready to take a shower. You reach for the valve that turns cold to hot, and the lever you use every single day wobbles. It doesn’t feel like it’s going to fall off, but it isn’t right. You ...

Every time I tighten or redrive the mounting screws on our handrail, it always comes loose again. What am I doing wrong?—CLAUDE Y., HUNTSVILLE, ALABAMA Once a part works loose, creating an airspace ...

You're ready to take a shower. You reach for the valve that turns cold to hot, and the lever you use every single day wobbles. It doesn't feel like it's going to fall off, but it isn't right. You ...