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Stripped screw hole in a door jamb? Toothpicks and wood glue, done.

@garage_gabe · Oct 19, 2026 · 1.6k views · via Toucan DIY ↗
Difficultyeasy
Time5 minutes plus glue dry

The classic fix for a hinge screw that spins. Pack the hole with glued toothpicks (or golf tees for big holes), snap flush, drive the screw. Works on cabinet hinges, strike plates, anything in wood.

#door#quick-fix#screw

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Can confirm, the cheap part is the one that fails. Replaced mine twice before reading this.

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