How to Fix Stripped Screw Holes - Two Easy DIY Hacks

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6 жыл бұрын

Watch how to fix stripped screw holes on your kitchen cabinet doors (and ANY doors with stripped screw holes!)
How to: My first suggestion is what I'd call a "tip." My second suggestion is more of a "hack" to fix those wobbly hinges in the kitchen and around the home.
These 2 tips can work in ANY situation where your screws are no longer able to grip the wood. It's a common problem for kitchen cabinet hinges, but can also be a problem for interior doors, exterior doors, bathroom doors, and furniture doors. Pretty much any doors that get used often and have stripped screw holes.
When the screw holes become stripped, you still have options! Just follow these ridiculously simple tips, and your hinges will be back in tight form within minutes.
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@aarun3000 2 жыл бұрын

Man, the toothpick trick worked like a charm. Thank you, I fixed 6 doors 👍👍

@lauravargas7356 Ай бұрын

What kinda glue do u use??

@jasongarringer12 25 күн бұрын

@lauravargas7356 Any kind will do. I think even Elmer’s School Glue would work.

@lizziewinn Жыл бұрын

It was a cabinet door, so longer screws wouldn't have worked. Love the toothpick idea. Brilliant.

@Blushun 2 жыл бұрын

Toothpicks? Genius! It worked. Thank you for this super simple fix.

@philrockwell726 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! It was a success, even with 2 manhattan’s in me and I didn’t even glue myself to the cabinet. Thx again

@resco91 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, was.not expecting this to actually work yet here I am staring at perfectly fixed door 😅

@Dayna_Bennett 3 жыл бұрын

Great tips! Thank you! Now I can go fix the loose hinge on my kitchen cabinet door.

@kikuchi10 3 жыл бұрын

THE TOOTHPICK METHOD JUST WORKS OMG. Thank you! Almost paid someone to do it. I didn't even apply glue, just made sure those toothpicks are close and tight.

@stimulus3177 3 ай бұрын

Benefit to using the glue is down the road if you're removing that same screw, the glue can help keep the fragmented toothpick together rather than it flaking into pieces in your cabinet.

@chartreuseatheypressto477 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Result. Many thanks. Brilliant advice for anyone who wants to keep a cabinet that is no longer in production.

@lcook0825 3 жыл бұрын

I usually use a golf tee as it is beveled and goes in easily. Just break it off and reinstall your door.

@angelacoomes499 2 жыл бұрын

Genius. I Love the toothpick method! I am literally dealing with that this very moment! Thank you ! You just saved me lots of trouble.

@talaverast 8 ай бұрын

My husband is out of town and my cabinet door fell off! The toothpick trick worked so well. Thank you!!!!!! I was able to do it easy with three small kiddos running around!!! Ty so so much

@dannyjohno5579 5 ай бұрын

First sentence sounds like the start of an 'adult story' 😅

@til1223 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I am excited to get my door back in shape.

@keithgibbons92 2 жыл бұрын

Great advice and loved the 2 different options.

@JMarie-th8xe 3 ай бұрын

I'm trying this tomorrow. Thank you for sharing!

@PinkDiamonds977 2 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant solution!! Thanks bro for sharing!

@TwoRiversFarm707 Ай бұрын

Thank you - was going to change all my hinges out to outside hinges, but I'll sure go with this fix first!

@Bibi571 5 ай бұрын

I am going to give this a go this weekend as I’ve a cabinet that is now loose. Think this will work a charm!

@ScottPeterson785 3 жыл бұрын

This was so easy - thank you so much!

@geoffreyhughessr 4 жыл бұрын

You are a Genius Sir. Super helpful . I really appreciate it. Thanks keep those videos coming.

@jasongarringer12 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sir!! Glad to help!

@krazyk8592 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Worked like a gem!

@djonederisrael5792 2 жыл бұрын

Holy cow! This solved my problem! Thanks!

@CardCaptor32584 Жыл бұрын

Life saving video. Thank you.

@tonylakin7853 2 ай бұрын

Hi mate, thanks for the toothpick/cocktail stick idea, I will be trying it tomorrow.

@annettebaltes7031 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! My brother tried to describe this to me over the phone and I didn’t understand. Guess I’m a visual learner lol. But seriously this was great!!

@gnr1186 4 жыл бұрын

Genius! Thank you so much!!

@staceychristopher8141 Жыл бұрын

Omg thank you...trying this tomorrow. 💓

@Funnykiid18 4 жыл бұрын

Wow appreciate it man took 5 minutes with the tooth picks!!

@TheDustinh2 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliantly done :D

@sueatcharleyspeakes5016 Жыл бұрын

Bless your heart thanks! Really helped !

@JesusGaveMeNewSoul 4 ай бұрын

Amazing results thank you

@parabolic777 4 жыл бұрын

So helpful! God bless you!

@jasongarringer12 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@WanysWorld 2 жыл бұрын

Echoing what many have said. I was able to use one tooth pic (which I split into three parts) and Elmer’s glue and that did the trick. THANK YOU!

@AlainMpenda01 4 жыл бұрын

YEAH, JUST FIXED MY CABINET DOOR USING THE TOOTHPICKS TECHNIQUE!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

@tiasky3438 2 жыл бұрын

Is it holding up??

@sheldonfields8834 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you this was supper helpful

@jesse950 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is very helpful!

@jasongarringer12 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to help!

@percyyt7201 3 жыл бұрын

You saved my life, thank you...

@naayeboah599 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for consise tutorial. now I can fix that door. Yes!

@KM-bh5gl 19 күн бұрын

Thank you sir!

@diymanbelfast2897 Жыл бұрын

Good tips, thank you

@obliciouzz 3 жыл бұрын

best one ive seen yet. awesome tip

@jasongarringer12 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Obrian!

@Marcmusson 4 жыл бұрын

Noice! Exactly what I needed!!

@sminfluencer3860 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking to fix a couple of kitchen door hinges, and the screw holes opened up quite a bit. I like your tips and will keep them for another screw hole job. I lost hope and it sounds like I will need to move the hinges to another level! Lots work but it has to be done, and before I go do that il have a browse through your videos mate might just find a better solution. Cheers!

@Airborne-80 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video

@user-te5yb2so1h Жыл бұрын

Very helpful

@andrewbillington2337 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this. I don’t know how much money you have saved me and you don’t know how much stress you have saved me! When the top hinge came away while opening the cabinet I could only think about the hassle of finding someone to fix it and how much was it going to cost?! Followed your video and job done!

@jasongarringer12 11 ай бұрын

Glad I helped!

@marcomotivated1499 4 жыл бұрын

Great help!

@jasongarringer12 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@ryenfanclub6418 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly the video I needed!

@jasongarringer12 3 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

@nataliezahr3310 11 ай бұрын

Hope this works! Thanks for a solution.

@princemarkied8071 3 жыл бұрын

great. i have these exact same cabinets, and hinges. I love youtube.

@germang2831 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@turtlebackflapjack Жыл бұрын

You rock!!!

@justcurious8263 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for saving me time money aggravation and worry! Cheers

@jasongarringer12 6 ай бұрын

Glad to help! Cheers to you as well!

@rickwoolcott9068 3 жыл бұрын

I don't fix anything but this worked like a charm! Thanks.

@2078RC 3 жыл бұрын

Man thank you this just happened to me great vid

@jasongarringer12 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks R C for watching. Much appreciated!

@bhekipennz1985 4 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. It took less than 5 minutes to fix my hinges. Thanks a lot..

@jasongarringer12 4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!!

@tiasky3438 2 жыл бұрын

Still holding up??

@jasongarringer12 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! The same hinge hasn’t needed ANY attention since I fixed it during the video. Thanks for watching!

@tiasky3438 2 жыл бұрын

@@jasongarringer12 thanks!

@arjunmangal5281 4 жыл бұрын

*Bro you're life saver*

@jasongarringer12 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Glad to help. More vids coming soon!

@kindlett 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Tne hinge of my cabinet door fell out after less than 10 mths of usage. -.- i swear contractors in my country are getting worse and worse by the years. They even ignored my calls for scratches on the underside of the top cabinet when i realized after 1 week of moving in

@br3wskee 4 жыл бұрын

MVP 🍻

@captaco22 2 жыл бұрын

Even earlier than this is using a wooden golf tee. You put it in there until it bottoms out and just break it off. But this is a great way too!

@donnie3109 4 жыл бұрын

you are amazing

@jasongarringer12 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks donnie.

@davemz999 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I was just picking some corn out of my teeth checking YT to see how I might fix my loose cabinet screws when... well the part about the loose cabinet screws is true. ThAnKs!

@jasongarringer12 3 жыл бұрын

🌽 Corn is in season! One of my favorite times of the year!

@rosacostilla 7 ай бұрын

Asi me enseño mi mamá hacerlo y la verdad que si funciona.

@michaeldev5962 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha thanx man ill do that now

@MrRealtalk84 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome tip on the kitchen cabinet loose screw issue, especially the wood glue tip w/ the tooth picks. I have heard of toothpicks earlier before I watched your video, but combined with the wood glue it’s a nice and sturdy combo. I will go get a longer screw if it comes lose again. Thanks again for the very helpful and to the point video.

@jasongarringer12 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Glad to help!

@mikegianfrancesco9431 2 жыл бұрын

You can also use golf tee

@mrpanos933 Жыл бұрын

Valuable hack no doubt !! Do you know the size of that screw please ? Thank you

@lyspaere Жыл бұрын

Hahahaha I had tried just toothpicks (works with a dowel for door hinges) and just glue, but hadn't thought about toothpicks AND glue 😅 thank you!!!

@kevinvitale8980 10 ай бұрын

Unfortunately I cannot use a longer or bigger screw as they are in the direction of outside cabinet. Not sure I would trust the toothpick/glue solution as the material of cabinets is particle board (breaking out some).

@foxyroxiedoodah5644 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason - Great response to nagging little problem. How long do I need to let the glue dry?

@jasongarringer12 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delayed response! The glue really only needs to set up slightly. Once the glue starts getting tacky instead of runny, you can replace the screw and the rest will dry later. Thanks for watching!

@Animusapertus 5 жыл бұрын

I have a cabinet where the hinge hole has become very large, and the cabinet is one that sits above the stove. It doesnt have a lot of room to fit a longer screw, without it going out the other side.......and toothpicks, i would have to use a lot of them and it just doesnt look like that will work in this large, but shallow hole. Is it beyond repair? Its almost large enough to fit a small disc shaped piece of wood in, if i glue that in maybe that would work?

@alexmb1109 4 ай бұрын

Can you screw the screws into the new hole without a drill? Or will the pressure of a screwdriver not work

@65vwbug87 Жыл бұрын

Toothpick are cheap, I use golf tees :)

@lawvos1 4 жыл бұрын

Got to love IKEA cabinets with their flat ended screws that are too wide to swap out /s That said, used 2 matchsticks instead and it's holding for now.

@blakeh0 Жыл бұрын

It’s probably been asked but do I let the glue and toothpicks dry before reattaching the hinge or screw it in while still wet?

@jasongarringer12 Жыл бұрын

You can do it while it’s still wet

@frankb5686 10 ай бұрын

On this hinge, what does the screw on the end do?

@nonshatter7 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Does this work with mdf?

@jasongarringer12 2 жыл бұрын

It can. But it’s not as good with mdf. You might try soaking the hole with thin superglue (not the gel). I would expect much satisfaction but it could work.

@dejacreacts4964 6 ай бұрын

What about the one that holds the hinge in place?

@nawmean 4 жыл бұрын

How do you remove a screw stuck inside with a broken head?

@MrSufyan19 5 жыл бұрын

Will normal super glue do the job or does it have to be wood glue?

@jasongarringer12 5 жыл бұрын

Super glue will work.

@CyberSERT 4 жыл бұрын

The toothpick solution doesn't last. I'm re-repairing it now.

@debbielarocque9018 6 жыл бұрын

I have been told wood filler as well ..It’s off white in colour,it’s like glue but much thicker not runny at all .You put it into a small hole & just flatten it down with your finger let it dry for a while .After that your good to go

@krazyk8592 2 жыл бұрын

I can only speak to my experience, but wood filler did not work...at all...for me. Thus, me finding this video. It didn't seem to harden enough to do the trick, at least in my experience, and I left it overnight.

@bon4085 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a wood glue you're using? (assuming but want to be sure 😁)

@jasongarringer12 2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@lcook0825 4 жыл бұрын

I find golf tees work the best. Better and stronger than tooth picks.

@jasongarringer12 4 жыл бұрын

Great idea.

@saitejagatadi9711 Жыл бұрын

In my case the screw(which is used for Height adjustment) is not tightening or not loosening

@jelanikelly 3 жыл бұрын

How long do you let the toothpicks sit in the hole before trying to drill?

@jasongarringer12 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe 10 to 20 mins at the most. Depends on the glue you use. How fast is the glue “setting up” (drying)? Basically you want the toothpicks to stick in place when you start to drive the screw in the hole.

@jakesandlin2727 5 жыл бұрын

Do you need to let the glue dry first?

@jasongarringer12 5 жыл бұрын

Nope, you can go right in! And the glue, wood and the screw will dry later.

@jakesandlin2727 5 жыл бұрын

Jason Garringer that’s what she said! Thanks!

@jasongarringer12 5 жыл бұрын

Jake Sandlin lol

@cellophane331 3 жыл бұрын

what if the holes are stripped for the cabinet shelf holders? please help

@jasongarringer12 3 жыл бұрын

Most shelf pegs (also called shelf pins) are 5mm or 6mm. You could find an equivalent drill bit, then drill another hole to the left or right of the stripped hole.

@jasongarringer12 3 жыл бұрын

Amazon Prime has many Same Day Delivery options for drill bits.

@cellophane331 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I was about to use wood glue. I like your idea better!

@kendavis5634 2 жыл бұрын

You just saved me a whole lot of hell 🙏

@jasongarringer12 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

@Jonnynot1plate 4 жыл бұрын

Sadly didnt work for me. Packed it with toothpicks and used a long screw but the hinge will not close all the way and still swings open a bit.

@jasongarringer12 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm. Sorry to hear that. Maybe the hinge needs to be replaced. You can take a picture and send it to me on Twitter? My handle there is @jasongarringer.

@Jonnynot1plate 4 жыл бұрын

@@jasongarringer12 appreciate the offer but don't have Twitter. But probably right it needs a hinge. Was someone start idea to install a moveable trash underneath so it gets closed and open multiple times a day for years.