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How to Read a Tape Measure in Inches or Centimeters
Take accurate measurements during your next DIY project You need to take a quick measurement, but how can you decipher all the markings on your measuring tape? The lines on your tape measure make it easier to get a prec...
10 Different Ways to Get a Stripped Screw Out
Learn about the best hacks and tools to use when you can’t get a screw out Does your screwdriver keep slipping when you're trying to remove an old screw? Chances are the slots on the screw head are stripped and your s...
How to
Measure Screw Size
If you have some loose screws but need more of the same kind, then you will need to measure them. This way, you can make sure you get exactly the same size of screws when you go shopping for new ones. It’s pretty easy ...
How to Remove a Stripped Allen Screw
Taking out an allen screw or bolt is as simple as finding a wrench (or key) that’s the right size. But what can you do if your wrench still feels loose and doesn’t grip the screw? While an allen screw has a tapered t...
How to Remove Super Glue Fast
Super glue is great for sticking things together permanently—but what about when it gets somewhere you don’t want it to be? In this article, we’ll walk you through cleaning super glue off of common surfaces, includ...
How to
Drill a Hole in the Wall
Drilling a hole in a wall may seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, this job is reasonably simple if you take a few basic precautions and use the right tools. Before you start, pick the appropriate bit for the type of ...
How to Remove a Screw without a Head
Easy steps to remove a stripped or broken screwIf you're faced with a broken screw, you know how frustrating it can be to try to remove it. For screws with broken heads, you can use a screw extractor or even just pliers ...
How to
Raise the Height of a Table
Raising your table can be a simple project with the right tools. You can add lifts, feet, or extensions to your table legs to make the table taller. Wooden extensions can be added to your wood table to add height to the ...
How to
Remove a Door Hinge Pin
Removing a door from its hinge can be a tricky thing, especially if the door's been latched in place for a long time. While the difficulty will depend on the age and general condition of the door's hinge and pin, nudging...
How to
Hang a Hook from a Ceiling
Inserting a hook into your ceiling is necessary for hanging plant baskets, paper lanterns, plug-in pendant lamps, and other suspended décor. Hanging the hook incorrectly can lead to damage to your ceiling and the suspen...
How to
Remove a Ring Doorbell Cover
If you’ve installed a Ring Doorbell recently, you may be wondering how to get the cover off. This is something you will need to do if you want to swap out the faceplate for a different color or if your Ring Doorbell re...
The Complete Guide to Adjusting a uPVC Door like a Pro
What you need to know about adjusting your door to perfectionUnplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride, often labelled as uPVC or UPVC, is a lightweight but strong and rigid material that is excellent for use in doors. An added b...
A User-Friendly Guide to Unmount a TV From the Wall
Safely take down your wall-mounted TV with these simple steps TV mounts do such a good job of securing your TV that undoing them looks more challenging than it is. Wall mounts consist of two parts attached together and s...
8 Ways to Fix a Screw That's Loose in the Hole (Wood or Metal)
Quickly and easily repair a stripped screw hole in wood, metal, and other surfaces When a screw becomes loose in the hole, it's the result of the grooves, or threads, within the hole wearing down, making the hole unable ...
How to Remove Super Glue from Clothes & Fabric
Safe & effective cleaners to remove super glue without damage While super glue can leave behind a sticky mess on your clothes, it’s actually pretty easy to get it out with some acetone and a quick wash in your laundry ...
How to
Repair Screw Holes in Chipboard
Chipboard, also known as particle board, is a common material in easy-to-assemble furniture, countertops, and even cabinets. Since chipboard is made from compressed wood pieces, screws have a tendency to come loose or br...
How to Read a Measuring Tape in Meters (Even if You Hate Math)
Are you confused by how to read a measuring tape in meters, and what all those lines and numbers mean? Is it your first time navigating the metric system? If so, don’t be intimidated—the process can seem complicat...
How to
Reset a Ring Doorbell
Whether you just moved into a home with a Ring doorbell or you’re hooking up a new doorbell and something got messed up during the installation process, you may want to reset your Ring doorbell. Luckily, this is usuall...
5 Ways to Fix a Jammed Door & Stop It From Sticking
The best ways to unjam a door if it gets stuck Doors can start sticking for various reasons, and it’s always a hassle. The wood can swell in the hot and humid summer air, the hinges can become loose with usage, and yo...
How to
Measure Thread
The thread is the ridged part of a screw or bolt shaft that allows it to be screwed into something with contrasting thread. Thread for both screws and bolts comes in different standard measurements depending on where in ...
