It's easy to visually distinguish between nails and screws, but what makes each one better for certain projects? It's about shear force vs. tensile strength.

We bought some very inexpensive but beautiful face-frame kitchen cabinets at a store that sells recycled building materials, but nobody we've talked to agrees on the size and type of screw for ...

You’ve experienced this. You glance into your refrigerator and say to yourself, “hmmm, low on ketchup, I better pick some up.” That’s how I am with shop supplies. I constantly scan my stash of glue, ...

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Keeping your screws organized can be a tough task, yet it is integral to many DIY endeavors. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or an enthusiastic DIY hobbyist, having a reliable screw organizer can be ...

Shoulder screws, also known as shoulder bolts and stripper bolts, are machine screws with an integral shoulder or journal between the head and thread. Although they are not readily available in local ...

If you've ever mistakenly grabbed the Phillips head screwdriver when you needed a flat head, you've probably asked yourself why there are different types of screws. Let's start at the beginning. The ...

Removing rusted screws from a fixer-upper car can be a frustrating process. But if you know a few tips and tricks, you can make small(er) work of removing rusted screws from your vehicle, or most ...

Two mistakes you really want to avoid are busting off a chunk of a concrete stair step and cracking the corner of a patio ...

Part 1: A-ating Look at the Bolts and Studs That Hold Your Engine Together—We'd Really Be Screwed Without Them! Bolts, nuts, and washers: They're what keeps your engine, drivetrain, chassis—heck, the ...