Rusted bolts are a fact of life when age takes its toll on cars, furniture, and various metal components, often putting you in a tight spot when you need to press on with a cleaning or repair project.
Q: I was adjusting the tracks on my garage door where they attach to angle brackets, and I came across a bolt that I could not loosen. Do you have any hints that might work? A: I have lots of hints ...
Rusty bolts are one of those small home issues that feel incredibly annoying, especially when the bolt itself won't budge from where it's installed. When you realize the bolt head is covered in rust, ...
There are very few things we find more frustrating than starting what should be a simple part swap, only to snap off a bolt. That's an automotive lesson some of us have learned the hard way. What ...
Whether you're tinkering with an old car, bringing old furniture back to life, or fixing up things around the house, a rusted bolt can slow you down. Sure, you can try a wrench or douse it with WD-40 ...
A stripped bolt is kind of a metaphor for a lot of wrenching projects out there. It’s supposed to work one way as part of a simple task, but instead, it turns into an hours-long nightmare that leaves ...
Q: I enjoy your magazine, but I missed the memo about replacing my fuel filter every 30,000 miles. To be honest, my C4 Corvette has over 90,000 miles on it and I have never replaced the fuel filter ...