Allen screws are not that common. You will hardly encounter them in most of your projects but if you deal with bike and machine repairs and furniture assembly be ready to come across them. That is why it is good…
Screws are some of the most widely used threaded fasteners for holding objects together. They are common in woodworking for attaching things and installing hinges. Unfortunately, although screws provide sturdy fastening, they come loose over time. This can be due…
If your car cranks slowly every time you start it, that could be a sign of corroded battery terminals. You should open the hood or bonnet and inspect the battery. If you see some whitish or greenish substances on the…
Before using wood for fence posts, decks, framing, outdoor furniture, or any other outdoor use, it is good to make sure the wood is pressure treated. Pressure treating wood is the process of infusing wood with preservative products under high…
One of the most frustrating things about working with screws is being unable to set them on the screw holes. This happens mostly when installing very tiny screws that are hard to grasp or when installing screw fasteners in very…
Plexiglass is a cheaper and more durable alternative to glass. It is made from stiff transparent plastic material known as acrylic. Because of its excellent optical clarity and the fact that it is shatterproof, plexiglass serves as the best alternative…
