Gino Colucci

How to Read a Tape Measure in Inches or Centimeters

Take accurate measurements during your next DIY projectYou need to take a quick measurement, but how can you decipher all the markings on your measuring tape? The lines on your tape measure make it easier to get a prec...

How to Remove a Stripped Allen Screw

Taking out an allen screw or bolt is as simple as finding a wrench (or key) that’s the right size. But what can you do if your wrench still feels loose and doesn’t grip the screw? While an allen screw has a tapered t...

10 Different Ways to Get a Stripped Screw Out

Learn about the best hacks and tools to use when you can’t get a screw outDoes your screwdriver keep slipping when you're trying to remove an old screw? Chances are the slots on the screw head are stripped and your s...

How to

Measure Screw Size

If you have some loose screws but need more of the same kind, then you will need to measure them. This way, you can make sure you get exactly the same size of screws when you go shopping for new ones. It’s pretty easy ...

How to Remove a Screw without a Head

Easy steps to remove a stripped or broken screwIf you're faced with a broken screw, you know how frustrating it can be to try to remove it. For screws with broken heads, you can use a screw extractor or even just pliers ...

How to

Drill a Hole in the Wall

Drilling a hole in a wall may seem like a daunting task. Fortunately, this job is reasonably simple if you take a few basic precautions and use the right tools. Before you start, pick the appropriate bit for the type of ...

How to Remove Super Glue Fast

Super glue is great for sticking things together permanently—but what about when it gets somewhere you don’t want it to be? In this article, we’ll walk you through cleaning super glue off of common surfaces, includ...

How to

Remove a Door Hinge Pin

Removing a door from its hinge can be a tricky thing, especially if the door's been latched in place for a long time. While the difficulty will depend on the age and general condition of the door's hinge and pin, nudging...

How to Read a Measuring Tape in Meters (Even if You Hate Math)

Are you confused by how to read a measuring tape in meters, and what all those lines and numbers mean? Is it your first time navigating the metric system? If so, don’t be intimidated⁠—the process can seem complicat...

How to

Reset a Ring Doorbell

Whether you just moved into a home with a Ring doorbell or you’re hooking up a new doorbell and something got messed up during the installation process, you may want to reset your Ring doorbell. Luckily, this is usuall...

How to

Raise the Height of a Table

Raising your table can be a simple project with the right tools. You can add lifts, feet, or extensions to your table legs to make the table taller. Wooden extensions can be added to your wood table to add height to the ...

How to

Remove a Ring Doorbell Cover

If you’ve installed a Ring Doorbell recently, you may be wondering how to get the cover off. This is something you will need to do if you want to swap out the faceplate for a different color or if your Ring Doorbell re...

How to

Measure Thread

The thread is the ridged part of a screw or bolt shaft that allows it to be screwed into something with contrasting thread. Thread for both screws and bolts comes in different standard measurements depending on where in ...

8 Ways to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole in Wood or Metal

Quickly and easily repair a stripped screw hole in wood, metal, and other surfacesA stripped screw hole is the result of the grooves, or threads, within the hole wearing down, making the hole unable to hold a screw. Luc...

How to

Hang a Hook from a Ceiling

Inserting a hook into your ceiling is necessary for hanging plant baskets, paper lanterns, plug-in pendant lamps, and other suspended décor. Hanging the hook incorrectly can lead to damage to your ceiling and the suspen...

How to

Repair Screw Holes in Chipboard

Chipboard, also known as particle board, is a common material in easy-to-assemble furniture, countertops, and even cabinets. Since chipboard is made from compressed wood pieces, screws have a tendency to come loose or br...

A Simple Guide to Charging Your Ring Video Doorbell

Recharge 1st & 2nd-gen Rings as well as Ring 2, 3, & 4Installing a Ring doorbell is a great way to monitor who comes to your door, right from your smartphone. Ring doorbells use batteries to work and with use, their bat...

How to

Dissolve Glue

Hardened glue is an annoyance on any type of surface, be it plastic, glass, or your own skin. Although there are many adhesive removers on the market, there are plenty of ways for you to dissolve glue without having to p...

How to

Remove Super Glue from Metal

Super glue is nifty for a ton of fun projects and crafts, but what’s the best way to remove it when it accidentally drips onto a metal surface? Dissolving the glue in acetone is the go-to method, but there are a ton of...

A User-Friendly Guide to Unmount a TV From the Wall

Safely take down your wall-mounted TV with these simple stepsTV mounts do such a good job of securing your TV that undoing them looks more challenging than it is. Wall mounts consist of two parts attached together and s...