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Stripped screws, wall plugs that won't hold, drilling without the mess – DIY problems, properly fixed.

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Stripped Screw? 6 Ways to Get It Out Anyway

Cross head chewed up and the bit keeps slipping? How to remove a stripped screw with a rubber band, impact driver, screw extractor or pliers, from easy to hard.

Drill at a light-coloured wall with a drilled hole, next to assorted wall plugs, screws and a wire detector

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Wall Plug Won't Hold? How to Drill and Fix Properly for Your Wall

Plug spinning or hole torn out? Identify the wall, choose the right plug, rescue damaged holes and drill almost dust-free, with a safety check for cables and pipes.

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Stripped Screw? 6 Ways to Get It Out Anyway

Wall Plug Won't Hold? How to Drill and Fix Properly for Your Wall

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