Jay Sanders, a licensed contractor and owner of Castle Walls Basement Waterproofing in Baltimore, says a common mistake people make when trying to remove rusted screws is “using the wrong size ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. Not only are rusted screws hard to unscrew, they often also have damaged heads that can break off altogether, causing even more complicated problems.

Stripped screws are a pain point for the DIY enthusiast and professional craftsperson alike. They're incredibly frustrating and can hold up a job indefinitely while you figure out how to get that ...