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Few things can bring a building project or repair effort to a grinding halt like a stripped screw or bolt. This frust...

At some point in the never-ending list of do-it-yourself projects, nearly every handy homeowner encounters a stripped...

The zipper is a staple in daily life, keeping everything from jeans and jackets to duffel bags and lunch boxes closed...

It was supposed to be a quick and easy repair. But darn it, one of the screws wouldn't budge, and so by the time you ...

Many small home improvement projects start with drilling a pilot hole. (That’s a small hole that prepares a material ...

Knowing exactly the right screw to use for your project saves time and energy. Plus, it ups the chances of whatever y...

It’s been one of those days. You caught every red light on your way home from work, your laundry wasn’t ready at the ...

Operating a screwdriver is so easy a child could do it—so why can't you remove that stubborn screw no matter how har...

A screwdriver, a screw, and a willing surface to drive it into are familiar features of many home projects. But over-...

Back in the day there were just two options, slotted or Phillips. You picked one, picked a length, and were good to g...

All real estate is local, but it’s national real estate statistics that dominate headlines. If you wish to identify e...

Everyone makes mistakes—especially in the course of owning and maintaining a home: One wrong turn and a seeming strai...

If you’ve ever been on the hunt for that perfect piece of real estate, you know that decisions aren’t made by checkli...

A version of this story originally appeared on The Drive. BobVila. com is partnering with The Drive to share syndicat...

Are your walls riddled with bubbles, spatters, and stuck-on lint? Here’s how to fix those and other common DIY painti...

Clamps are immensely helpful (even essential) in performing certain tasks. But, which clamp—among the various hand-s...

Don’t get stuck with an interior style or unique addition that won’t pay off in the long run.

Instructables user deluges, a self-described amateur tinkerer, has nothing against custom screws—just the added cost ...

It may be easier to take on home maintenance projects when the weather is sunny and warm, but you can still get plent...

Do you covet a larger master bedroom, kids' room, or guest room but are stuck with a small space that won't stretch t...