Category: DIY and Home Repairs

What is a Rachet Strap? Types of Ratchet Straps What is a Working Load Limit? Fundamental Ratchet Strap Positions The 3 Important Ratchet Strap Positions Usage Instructions for Ratchet Straps How to Use the Ratchet Strap Step by Step Guide on How to Use Ratchet Strap How to Tighten a Ratchet Strap Problem-Solving with Ratchet… Continue reading How to Loosen Ratchet Strap

What is Wood Glue? Understanding the Nature of Wood Glue What Dissolves Wood Glue? Does Vinegar Dissolve Wood Glue? Does Wood Glue Loosen With Heat? Does Wood Glue Dissolve in Water? Preparing to Loosen Wood Glue What You Need to Remove Glue from Wood Is there a Way to Soften Wood Glue? What Temperature Loosens… Continue reading How to Loosen Wood Glue

What is a Stuck Screw? Understanding the Tools Required Traditional Tools for Loosening Screws Specialty Products and Screw Extractor Kits Leveraging Non-traditional Items to Improve Grip Importance of Material in Screw Removal Removing Stripped Screws from Metal, Wood, and Plastic: Why the Material Matters Specific Techniques for Wood, Metal, and Plastic Step-by-Step Process to Loosen… Continue reading How to Loosen a Stuck Screw

What is a Blue Loctite? Common Applications and Places You Might Encounter Blue Loctite What is Blue Loctite Used For? Differentiating Types of Loctite Threadlocker: Red and Blue The Strength of Blue Loctite Safety First: Precautions when Dealing with Loctite Necessary Safety Equipment Safety Precautions to Keep in Mind Required Tools and Materials for Blue… Continue reading How to Loosen Loctite Blue

What is a Lock Nut? Lock Nut vs Nut – What’s the Difference? Lock Nut Nut Difference Between Lock Nut and Nut Tools and Materials Required for Loosening a Lock Nut Things You’ll Need Lock Nut Removal Tool Locking Pliers Impact Driver Angle Grinder Safety Considerations and Warnings for Loosening a Lock Nut Methods to… Continue reading How to Loosen a Lock Nut

What is a Rusty Screw? Understanding the Issue What is Screw Seizing? What is Corrosion? Things You Should Know Required Tools and Materials for Rusted Screw Removal What You’ll Need Types of Products for Removing Rusted Screws Equipment Required to Remove a Rusty Screw Safety Considerations for Removing Rusty Screws Methods to Remove a Rusted… Continue reading How to Loosen a Rusty Screw

What is a Wrench? Different Types of Wrenches Open Wrench Box Wrench Combination Wrench Crescent (Adjustable) Wrench Socket Wrench Specialized Wrenches Allen Wrench Pipe Wrench Breaker Bar Torque Wrench Service Wrench Using a Wrench: Steps and Guidelines How to Use a Wrench Choose the right wrench for the job Always pull, never push Never add… Continue reading How to Use a Wrench to Loosen

What is a Stripped Bolt? Common Causes of Stripped Bolts and Screws Wrong Bit Size for Screws Over-Tightening a Bolt Manufacturing Defect or Low Quality Materials Mismatching Material Grades Plain Old User Error Safety Considerations Before You Begin: Tools and Materials Tool List Materials Detailed Instructions: How to Remove a Stripped Bolt Remove Rust from… Continue reading How to Loosen a Stripped Bolt

What is a Ratchet? The Standard Ratchet Wrench The Reversible Ratchet Handle The Socket Head Ratchet Diverse Uses of a Ratchet Detachable Sockets and Socket Wrenches Rubber Band and Wire Hooks Flat Hooks and Truck Bed Cargo for Transport When is the Ideal Time to Use Ratchet Straps? Appropriate Circumstances for Using Ratchet Straps Potential… Continue reading How to Loosen with a Ratchet: How to Use a Ratchet Correctly