{"id":2354,"date":"2022-07-03T16:44:56","date_gmt":"2022-07-03T20:44:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?p=2354"},"modified":"2022-07-03T16:44:56","modified_gmt":"2022-07-03T20:44:56","slug":"how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The issue of a stripped screw pops up all the time if you\u2019re into DIY and home improvement. Stripped screw holes happen often in locations where there is a lot of wear and tear or repetitive motion, as the screw\u2019s threads will come loose from the wood fibers over time.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re dealing with a loose <a href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/fix-squeaky-door-hinges-without-wd40\/\">hinge on a door<\/a>, refinishing an old cabinet, or a simple overdriven screw, the toothpick method will work well as a fast and efficient DIY repair.<\/p>\n<p>There are a few different variations of this method, but each one uses the same basic principle to get the job done. I\u2019ll break down how to fix a stripped screw hole with toothpicks so you can get that screw fastened in a hurry.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_61 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Jump To:<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662aa62b41db3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662aa62b41db3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#Tools_Materials\" title=\"Tools &amp; Materials \">Tools &amp; Materials <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#How_to_Fix_a_Stripped_Screw_Hole_with_Toothpicks_%E2%80%93_Guide\" title=\"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks \u2013 Guide\">How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks \u2013 Guide<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#Step_1_Remove_Screw_and_Determine_Hole_Size\" title=\"Step 1: Remove Screw and Determine Hole Size\">Step 1: Remove Screw and Determine Hole Size<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#Step_2_Apply_Glue_and_Insert_Toothpicks\" title=\"Step 2: Apply Glue and Insert Toothpicks\">Step 2: Apply Glue and Insert Toothpicks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#Step_3_Allow_the_Glue_to_Dry\" title=\"Step 3: Allow the Glue to Dry\">Step 3: Allow the Glue to Dry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#Step_4_Drive_the_Screws\" title=\"Step 4: Drive the Screw(s)\">Step 4: Drive the Screw(s)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tools_Materials\"><\/span><strong>Tools &amp; Materials <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Toothpicks, matchsticks, or wood skewers<\/li>\n<li>Wood glue<\/li>\n<li>Hammer<\/li>\n<li>Drill or screwdriver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_a_Stripped_Screw_Hole_with_Toothpicks_%E2%80%93_Guide\"><\/span><strong>How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks \u2013 Guide<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Remove_Screw_and_Determine_Hole_Size\"><\/span><strong>Step 1: Remove Screw and Determine Hole Size<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>First off, remove the screw from the stripped screw hole and examine the hole. You\u2019ll want to fill the screw hole as completely as possible, so poke a toothpick inside the hole to determine the hole\u2019s length.<\/p>\n<p>Insert as many toothpicks as you can into the hole to determine how many you\u2019ll need to fill the hole completely.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2357\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2357\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2357 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/inserting-toothpick-in-hole.jpg?resize=800%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"inserting toothpick in the screw hole\" width=\"800\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/inserting-toothpick-in-hole.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/inserting-toothpick-in-hole.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/inserting-toothpick-in-hole.jpg?resize=768%2C461&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Testing the fit.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>If you don\u2019t happen to have any toothpicks on hand, you can also use wood BBQ skewers, or even wooden matchsticks, although matchsticks aren\u2019t as great as they\u2019re made of less durable wood.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Apply_Glue_and_Insert_Toothpicks\"><\/span><strong>Step 2: Apply Glue and Insert Toothpicks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, apply a few drops of wood glue to the exterior of your toothpick bundle and insert it into your hole. Push your toothpicks in as far as they will go, and then tap them all the way in with a hammer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2358\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2358\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2358 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/wood-skewer-covered-with-wood-glue.jpg?resize=800%2C505&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"wood skewer with wood glue applied\" width=\"800\" height=\"505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/wood-skewer-covered-with-wood-glue.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/wood-skewer-covered-with-wood-glue.jpg?resize=300%2C189&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/wood-skewer-covered-with-wood-glue.jpg?resize=768%2C485&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2358\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Wood glue applied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>If you don\u2019t have any glue, then you can still do the repair without it, but it won\u2019t be quite as durable.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll probably be left with some length of toothpicks sticking out of your screw hole. Use a small knife or saw to cut these down so their flush with the surface of your workpiece.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Allow_the_Glue_to_Dry\"><\/span><strong>Step 3: Allow the Glue to Dry<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, you\u2019ll want to let the wood glue dry completely. This should take about an hour, but consult the instructions on the back of your wood glue to make sure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Drive_the_Screws\"><\/span><strong>Step 4: Drive the Screw(s)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Now you\u2019re ready to drive your screw or screws back into the old screw holes. Center the screw in the middle of toothpicks and drive it into place using a screwdriver to start.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_2360\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2360\" style=\"width: 790px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2360 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fastening-screw.jpg?resize=800%2C483&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"fastening screw\" width=\"800\" height=\"483\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fastening-screw.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fastening-screw.jpg?resize=300%2C181&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/fastening-screw.jpg?resize=768%2C464&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-2360\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Fastening the screw.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This can be a little tricky to do with a drill, especially getting it started, but once it\u2019s centered and partially driven into place you can finish fastening it with a power drill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The issue of a stripped screw pops up all the time if you\u2019re into DIY and home improvement. Stripped screw holes happen often in locations where there is a lot of wear and tear or repetitive motion, as the screw\u2019s threads will come loose from the wood fibers over time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2355,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,5],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks? - Home Improvement Scout<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The issue of a stripped screw pops up all the time if you\u2019re into DIY and home improvement. There are a few different variations of this method, but each one uses the same basic principle to get the job done. I\u2019ll break down how to fix a stripped screw hole with toothpicks so you can get that screw fastened in a hurry.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks? - Home Improvement Scout\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The issue of a stripped screw pops up all the time if you\u2019re into DIY and home improvement. There are a few different variations of this method, but each one uses the same basic principle to get the job done. I\u2019ll break down how to fix a stripped screw hole with toothpicks so you can get that screw fastened in a hurry.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Home Improvement Scout\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-07-03T20:44:56+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"880\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"592\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Denis Gardner\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Denis Gardner\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Denis Gardner\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a83f2c6b10f97bd361a10c350fb7edb5\"},\"headline\":\"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks?\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-07-03T20:44:56+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-07-03T20:44:56+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/\"},\"wordCount\":514,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#organization\"},\"articleSection\":[\"Exterior\",\"Interior\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/\",\"name\":\"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks? - Home Improvement Scout\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2022-07-03T20:44:56+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2022-07-03T20:44:56+00:00\",\"description\":\"The issue of a stripped screw pops up all the time if you\u2019re into DIY and home improvement. There are a few different variations of this method, but each one uses the same basic principle to get the job done. I\u2019ll break down how to fix a stripped screw hole with toothpicks so you can get that screw fastened in a hurry.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/\",\"name\":\"Home Improvement Scout\",\"description\":\"D.I.Y. Made Easy\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Home Improvement Scout\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cropped-logo_medium_resolution-1.png?fit=1094%2C146&ssl=1\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cropped-logo_medium_resolution-1.png?fit=1094%2C146&ssl=1\",\"width\":1094,\"height\":146,\"caption\":\"Home Improvement Scout\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"}},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a83f2c6b10f97bd361a10c350fb7edb5\",\"name\":\"Denis Gardner\",\"description\":\"I've loved tinkering and fixing things for as long as I can remember. So, naturally, I gravitated towards DIY and home improvement when I bought my first home. Nowadays you can find me writing about my passions or messing around with my newest tool!\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/author\/denis\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks? - Home Improvement Scout","description":"The issue of a stripped screw pops up all the time if you\u2019re into DIY and home improvement. There are a few different variations of this method, but each one uses the same basic principle to get the job done. I\u2019ll break down how to fix a stripped screw hole with toothpicks so you can get that screw fastened in a hurry.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks? - Home Improvement Scout","og_description":"The issue of a stripped screw pops up all the time if you\u2019re into DIY and home improvement. There are a few different variations of this method, but each one uses the same basic principle to get the job done. I\u2019ll break down how to fix a stripped screw hole with toothpicks so you can get that screw fastened in a hurry.","og_url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/","og_site_name":"Home Improvement Scout","article_published_time":"2022-07-03T20:44:56+00:00","og_image":[{"width":880,"height":592,"url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Denis Gardner","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Denis Gardner","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/"},"author":{"name":"Denis Gardner","@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a83f2c6b10f97bd361a10c350fb7edb5"},"headline":"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks?","datePublished":"2022-07-03T20:44:56+00:00","dateModified":"2022-07-03T20:44:56+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/"},"wordCount":514,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#organization"},"articleSection":["Exterior","Interior"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/","url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/","name":"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks? - Home Improvement Scout","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#website"},"datePublished":"2022-07-03T20:44:56+00:00","dateModified":"2022-07-03T20:44:56+00:00","description":"The issue of a stripped screw pops up all the time if you\u2019re into DIY and home improvement. There are a few different variations of this method, but each one uses the same basic principle to get the job done. I\u2019ll break down how to fix a stripped screw hole with toothpicks so you can get that screw fastened in a hurry.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/"]}]},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How to Fix a Stripped Screw Hole with Toothpicks?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/","name":"Home Improvement Scout","description":"D.I.Y. Made Easy","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#organization","name":"Home Improvement Scout","url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cropped-logo_medium_resolution-1.png?fit=1094%2C146&ssl=1","contentUrl":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/cropped-logo_medium_resolution-1.png?fit=1094%2C146&ssl=1","width":1094,"height":146,"caption":"Home Improvement Scout"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"}},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a83f2c6b10f97bd361a10c350fb7edb5","name":"Denis Gardner","description":"I've loved tinkering and fixing things for as long as I can remember. So, naturally, I gravitated towards DIY and home improvement when I bought my first home. Nowadays you can find me writing about my passions or messing around with my newest tool!","sameAs":["https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com"],"url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/author\/denis\/"}]}},"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/how-to-fix-a-stripped-screw-hole-with-toothpicks.jpg?fit=880%2C592&ssl=1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":2126,"url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/why-wont-my-screw-go-in-the-wall\/","url_meta":{"origin":2354,"position":0},"title":"Why Won&#8217;t My Screw Go in the Wall?","author":"Denis Gardner","date":"April 21, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"It might sound like a bit of a silly question, but the reality is, that it can happen to the best of us. If you\u2019re dealing with a screw that just won\u2019t go into the wall \u2013 then look no further \u2013 I\u2019ll break down how to deal with this\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Interior&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Interior","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/category\/interior\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"driving screw in the wall","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/why-wont-my-screw-go-in-the-wall-rotated-e1650561565809.jpg?fit=880%2C580&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/why-wont-my-screw-go-in-the-wall-rotated-e1650561565809.jpg?fit=880%2C580&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/why-wont-my-screw-go-in-the-wall-rotated-e1650561565809.jpg?fit=880%2C580&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/why-wont-my-screw-go-in-the-wall-rotated-e1650561565809.jpg?fit=880%2C580&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1757,"url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/is-there-an-alternative-to-pocket-hole-screws\/","url_meta":{"origin":2354,"position":1},"title":"Is There an Alternative to Pocket Hole Screws?","author":"Denis Gardner","date":"January 23, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Pocket hole screws aren\u2019t cheap \u2013 especially those name-brand screws manufactured by Kreg. If you\u2019re working on a project involving pocket holes, then you\u2019ve probably had the thought \u201ccan you use regular screws inside pocket holes?\u201d Pocket hole screws feature a number of specific features that make them ideal for\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Tools&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Tools","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/category\/tools\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"driving pocket hole screws","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pocket-hole-screw-alternatives.jpg?fit=880%2C535&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pocket-hole-screw-alternatives.jpg?fit=880%2C535&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pocket-hole-screw-alternatives.jpg?fit=880%2C535&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/pocket-hole-screw-alternatives.jpg?fit=880%2C535&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1772,"url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wood-screws-vs-deck-screws\/","url_meta":{"origin":2354,"position":2},"title":"Wood Screws vs. Deck Screws","author":"Denis Gardner","date":"January 24, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Two of the most common screw types you\u2019ll find in your local hardware store are wood screws and deck screws. If you\u2019re working on a project that requires screws and you\u2019re not sure which type to reach for, fear not \u2013 I\u2019ll break down both of these screw types in\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Tools&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Tools","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/category\/tools\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"driving deck screw","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/wood-screws-deck-screws.jpg?fit=880%2C575&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/wood-screws-deck-screws.jpg?fit=880%2C575&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/wood-screws-deck-screws.jpg?fit=880%2C575&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/wood-screws-deck-screws.jpg?fit=880%2C575&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1701,"url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/how-to-remove-a-broken-drill-bit\/","url_meta":{"origin":2354,"position":3},"title":"How to Remove a Broken Drill Bit?","author":"Denis Gardner","date":"January 19, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"A broken drill bit is one of those things that you don't plan for but is bound to happen given a long enough time using a drill. Whether you're working with wood, metal, or masonry, drill bits have a tendency to break when you push them to the limit, leaving\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Tools&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Tools","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/category\/tools\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"broken drill bit","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-remove-a-broken-drill-bit.jpg?fit=880%2C574&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-remove-a-broken-drill-bit.jpg?fit=880%2C574&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-remove-a-broken-drill-bit.jpg?fit=880%2C574&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/how-to-remove-a-broken-drill-bit.jpg?fit=880%2C574&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":648,"url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/diy-hanging-plant-shelf\/","url_meta":{"origin":2354,"position":4},"title":"How to make a DIY hanging plant shelf?","author":"Denis Gardner","date":"June 10, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Installing a DIY hanging plant shelf is one of the best ways to take your houseplant game to the next level. These shelves are not only eye-catching and space-saving \u2013 but they\u2019re also a lot of fun to make. If you\u2019ve started collecting houseplants, then you probably know how addicting\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Interior&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Interior","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/category\/interior\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"DIY hanging plant shelf","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-make-a-DIY-hanging-plant-shelf.jpg?fit=880%2C602&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-make-a-DIY-hanging-plant-shelf.jpg?fit=880%2C602&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-make-a-DIY-hanging-plant-shelf.jpg?fit=880%2C602&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/how-to-make-a-DIY-hanging-plant-shelf.jpg?fit=880%2C602&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":1476,"url":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/what-is-an-auger-bit\/","url_meta":{"origin":2354,"position":5},"title":"What is an Auger Bit &#038; How to Use One?","author":"Denis Gardner","date":"December 7, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Auger bits are some of the oldest drill bits around, tracing their origins centuries back to the days of wooden shipbuilding. The modern auger bit hasn\u2019t changed much since these early days \u2013 sharing the same basic design and use case \u2013 which is drilling deep holes into wood. These\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Tools&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Tools","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/category\/tools\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"auger bit","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/what-is-an-auger-bit.jpg?fit=880%2C620&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/what-is-an-auger-bit.jpg?fit=880%2C620&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/what-is-an-auger-bit.jpg?fit=880%2C620&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/what-is-an-auger-bit.jpg?fit=880%2C620&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x"},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2354"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2354"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2354\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2361,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2354\/revisions\/2361"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2355"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2354"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2354"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/homeimprovementscout.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2354"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}