It is frustrating when you loosen a screw and the drive of the screw strips. Removing a stripped screw is frustrating, especially if you do not know how or do not have the right tools. Some tools are designed to remove stripped screws, and others are conveniently good options. There is no guarantee that any …
Drywall anchors are incredibly helpful for hanging heavy pictures, shelves, and a hundred other things on hollow walls, but there will come a time when you need to move one of them, and part of the process will be to first remove the existing drywall anchor. With the correct tools and technique, removing a drywall …
1.5-inch to 2.5-inch screws…. That was finally my answer after my mother-in-law burst in on me the other day, while I was home alone. “I just need a screw or two if you can manage, your father-in-law is just no help!” she blurted, clearly frustrated. After I had gotten over the initial shock, I then …
Cement board attached to plywood or similar underlayment will only hold with corrosion-resistant 1 1/4-inch screws corrosion-resistant. For thick or heavy metal fixtures, use 1 5/8-inch corrosion-resistant screws. Generally, 1 1/2-inch galvanized nails will hold the board firmly in place. You can also use drywall Bugle head screws that are especially coated against corrosion on cement boards. While I can now answer what screws …
If your home is made of plasterboard, you will probably want to do a DIY project at some point. Whether you’re just looking to hang up a family photo from your most recent vacation or you want to tackle adding a large DIY project such as a shelf to a plasterboard wall, you should use …
If you’ve never done a DIY project on brick walls, you might think that you can just use whatever screws you have lying around the garage. While it would be nice to use up leftover screws from your last home improvement project, it could have devastating consequences for your brick wall. Using the wrong screws …
Drywall has been a standard building material for over 100 years. In its earliest days, it was not the most popular method for finishing interior walls, but with the housing boom after WWII, it became more widely used. Drywall, also known as sheetrock, whiteboard, or gypsum board, is inexpensive to produce and install. Unlike the …
Entering the screw aisle at the hardware store can feel daunting. Dozens upon dozens of screw types in various materials, sizes, thread counts, slot heads, and more all stare at me, demanding that I know what it is I want without looking for hours. I calmed that fear by learning more about the different screw …
While no one exactly when screws were first invented, we have evidence of them dating back as far as the first century B.C. They started as devices to help in agriculture, and only began to be used as fasteners in the 15th century. Screws are one of the six simple tools that everyone learned about …
A screw is a threaded device for fastening two pieces together. A wood screw is tapered from a point to the head, while a machine screw is the same diameter from top to bottom and comes to a flat end, not a sharp point. Screws also have different types of heads, discussed below, the most …
It’s better to use screws on fencing instead of nails. Wood is still a living thing, even after cutting down a tree to fashion planks. It moves and can split under the right circumstances. Nails loosen with time and movement. Screws don’t. So what screws are good for fencing? What Effects Screws Must Withstand? Homeowners …
You’re doing a new installation of laminate flooring in your home, and you’ve got all the pieces laid out to begin. You’ve got the screw gun and other power tools you need to drive screws into this mess so you can then start putting things together. Now it’s just a matter of getting everything in …
Nails and screws are generally consider the best for construction projects, from furniture to building homes. You may have not even thought about using wood glue instead of screws. However, it turns out that if you aren’t using wood glue, you may be making a mistake. Wood Glue and Screw Basics Before we learn which …
There are lots of different screws you can use for decking. If you’re building a treated wood deck, the best option is to use stainless steel or galvanized nails and screws. These are available in both coarse thread and fine thread. The coarse-threaded nails and screws will last longer, but they may leave marks on …
There are a few different types of screws that can be used for aluminum, but the main requirement is that the screw has a relatively high tensile strength. This is because aluminum is relatively soft and will bend or break if stressed too much. Aluminum Screws The most common type of screw for aluminum is …
You may want to install a sheet of drywall yourself to save some money on labor costs, or maybe you’re remodeling your home, and you’re doing the work yourself. In any case, it’s important to know how to do the job properly so that you don’t run into any problems. Here are some tips that …
Art on the wall is the finishing touch every home needs, and its important to use the right nails to put them up, so they stay up! There are so many different kinds of frames used to hold art, and as well as many types of walls. From a metal frame with glass interior, to …
No screwing around, these tips and tricks will save your time and your hands when trying to install screws in brick. Exposed brick walls are a sought-after features in homes, adding an original, distressed, and warm feeling to any room. Many of us, however, still want to be able to add art to the wall, …
A bolt is not something most of us spend a lot of time thinking about, but if we didn’t have them, every appliance and gadget we own would literally fall apart. The first bolt is believed to have been used in 400 BC. However, it took nearly 2,000 years for the bolt and its accompanying …
Mining and the building of infrastructure are fascinating subjects when it comes to American history. Many people moved to the United States seeking fortune. Once they got here, there was a massive move to the west. Men flocking to the mines built many parts of our country, allowing some to strike it rich, while others were sent to their …
Did you know there are various kinds of bolts? I didn’t. I thought when you bought bolts, there was only one kind. You just needed to find the right size you needed for the project. Whether you’re putting together a bed, a bookshelf, or a deck, you’re probably going to need some bolts. However, which …
If you’re like me, then you’ve put together tables, bookcases, and other furnishings requiring screws for your home. The screws hold a small amount of weight and are usually furnished. For items that must hold serious weight, bolts with a tensile strength of at least 77,000 per square inch or psi are required. Thus when …
When you conjure up an image of a bolt, you probably end up picturing something a lot like a carriage bolt…whether you realize it or not. Carriage bolts have a very standard bolt look and they have a pretty standard bolt function, too. Of all the bits and pieces and tools and things you have …
You’ve probably got more than one type of bolt floating around int he bottom of your toolbox. You might have a few in your tool drawer. Heck, you may have one in the spare change holder in your car. There are all kinds of bolts and you can find them in all kinds of places …
You’re pretty handy with a hammer and screwdriver. You’re not afraid to get your hands dirty, to crawl under the sink, to open up that panel, to do it yourself. You can work with plywood and drywall and insulation and piping. But when you see concrete, you just stop. Even the savviest DIYer can be …
Walking up and downstairs is a real pain in the…legs. Going up and down flights of stairs stresses out your muscles and it takes much longer than just zipping up and down an elevator, which is why most people opt to ride when they’re going between floors rather than walk. How much of a pain …
Look around you right now. Whether you realize it or not, you’re surrounded. In probably every direction you can look, no matter where you are, you’re looking at more than one hanger bolt. These bolts actually hold your entire life together. You just don’t realize it, because hanger bolts hold the world together in silence. …
Hex is a word with a pretty bad reputation. After all, witches use hexes. But anyone who doesn’t like the word hex doesn’t know a lot about hex bolts. These are really do-anything and go-anywhere bolts that can be used for a huge variety of building and home projects. A hex may be a curse …
If you build a deck using the wrong screws, you could end up in a heap of rubble instead of sipping wine and schmoozing the neighbors. So, let’s get this right. When you want to build something at home, the last thing you want to do is spend hours trolling through the hardware store figuring …
While this guide to drill bits focuses on the various aspects and types of drill bits, you are encouraged to purchase a drill bit kit. I’m suggesting that from hard-won experience because you never know when you will need that one drill bit you never thought you would use. It happened about six years ago, …
What Is A Lug Nut? Lug nuts are small wheel fasteners that vary in shapes depending on types but they typically have a rounded or tapered end (seat). They’re made of chrome-plated steel but titanium or anodized aluminum lug nuts also exist as lighter-weight alternatives for racing cars. As wheel fasteners, they’re important parts of your vehicle …
Nails are one of the most enduring and most common construction materials. Building a wooden house alone can entail 20,000 to 30,000 of nails used. Originally, nails were made of bronze. Then came copper and eventually iron. The earliest crafted nails were made by ancient Egyptians and date back 3400 B.C. It was also common …
Not only are there many types of screws and screwheads, there’s an intricate number of different parts of a screw. Check out our custom diagram above which clearly indicates each part. Who knew there was so much involved in designing and making a screw. Here are brief descriptions of each part. Drive: This is the …
Quicklist: Different Types of Screws Flat Raised Bugle Binding Domed Flange Truss Combination Heads Hex External Hex Internal Phillips Pozidriv Quadrex Slotted Square Recess Star Torx Torx Plus Tri-Wing Pin Screws Sentinel Screws Two-Hole Screws Button Pan Round Fillister Socket Cap Square Spanner Supadriv Coin-Slot Hi-Torque Cross JIS B 1012 (Japanese) Frearson Mortorq Pentalobe (Apple …