How to fix a stripped screw hole

Fix a Stripped Screw Hole

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Everyone will eventually come across a stripped screw hole. Here's an easy way to fix this common issue so your home improvement projects don't get slowed down.

Take a standard toothpick.

Take a standard toothpick.

Snap it in half.

Snap it in half.

Put the screw back in.

Put the screw back in.

Once you use the screwdriver, the screw will catch on to the toothpick and the problem will be solved.

  • Screw
  • Screwdriver
  • Toothpick