Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Over-tightening: Applying too much force while tightening a screw can lead to its threads becoming damaged or worn down. Using the ...

Stripped screw holes are the most likely reason for any movement on a handrail. To tighten up handrails with spindles, apply a metal corner bracket to reinforce the structure from below. For even more ...

May 25, 2008 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google Got a screw that's stripped the wood around it and won't stay put, but a longer or larger screw won't solve the ...