How To Remove a Stripped Allen Screw: 7 Proven Methods
Learn how to remove a stripped Allen screw with a Torx bit, rubber band, extractor, pliers or a cut slot. Step-by-step methods, tools and mistakes to avoid.
Repair & Fix-It
Repair and fix-it guides help you diagnose what is wrong and restore broken items instead of replacing them. This hub covers appliance troubleshooting (leaking refrigerators and washing machines, ice makers, glass cooktops, dishwashers), furniture repair (wobbly chairs and cabinets, broken bed slats, sliding couch cushions, particle board water damage, wicker furniture), hardware problems such as stripped Allen screws and stripped wood screws, and fixes for pools, bathtubs, mirrors, fences and gates. Every guide starts with the most likely causes, shows you how to confirm the problem, and then gives step-by-step repairs ordered from easiest to most involved, with the parts and tools required. We also flag electrical, gas and structural risks and tell you when calling a technician is the smarter move.
How To Repair a Damaged Glass Cooktop: Scratches, Stains and Cracks
Learn how to repair a damaged glass cooktop: remove burn marks and metal streaks, buff light scratches, and know when a crack means replacing the glass top.
How To Reset a Fisher and Paykel Dishwasher or DishDrawer
Learn how to reset a Fisher and Paykel dishwasher or DishDrawer: power reset steps, unlocking key lock, clearing fault codes, and when to call service.
How To Stop Couch Cushions From Sliding: 8 Fixes That Work
Learn how to stop couch cushions from sliding with non-slip pads, hook-and-loop strips, ties and deck fixes, plus leather-safe tips and mistakes to avoid.
How To Fix a Broken Bed Slat: Glue, Sister or Replace
Learn how to fix a broken bed slat by gluing, sistering or replacing it. Tools, step-by-step instructions, quick fixes and how to stop slats breaking again.
How To Fix a Wobbly Chair: 9 Steps for a Solid Repair
Learn how to fix a wobbly chair for good: diagnose loose joints or short legs, tighten hardware, reglue and clamp joints, and level legs. Mistakes to avoid too.
How To Fix a Pool Light: GFCI, Bulb and Leak Repair
Learn how to fix a pool light that will not turn on: reset the GFCI, replace the bulb and gasket safely, stop leaks, and know when to call an electrician.
How To Keep Bar Stools From Tipping Over: 9 Proven Fixes
Learn how to keep bar stools from tipping over: tighten joints, level legs, add non-slip feet, pick the right height and base, and make stools safer for kids.
How To Remove a Stripped Screw From Wood: 6 Proven Methods
Learn how to remove a stripped screw from wood with a rubber band, bigger bit, pliers, a cut slot or a screw extractor, plus how to repair the hole after.
How To Fix a Hole in the Bottom of Your Pool (Vinyl, Concrete, Fiberglass)
Learn how to fix a hole in the bottom of your pool: confirm the leak, find it with dye, patch vinyl underwater, and repair concrete or fiberglass the right way.