When the screws that hold a door hinge in place get loose, you notice it pretty quickly. The door rattles and doesn’t close the way it should. So you break out a screwdriver and fix the problem, you think.

But because these screws are holding the weight of the door, they’re under an awful lot of tension. And it’s not uncommon for them to wallow out the wood they’re driven into until they won’t stay tight. Try this.

Remove the screw completely and squirt just a little wood glue into the hole, then insert a wooden toothpick or two. When they hit the bottom you can snap them off flush.

Now, when you re-insert the screw, it will have something to bite into as you drive it in place. And you’ll have one less chore on your to-do list.

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Danny Lipford

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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