Can you make a screw out of a piece of paper and pencil? Your friends might think it is magic, but it’s science at work. Here’s an easy experiment that might add a “twist” to your thinking. MATERIALS ...

WASHINGTON – People notice when they hear a claims of “world’s best screw.” A startup company believes it can live up to the assertion, with an innovative product that is arousing considerable ...

Q: The screws in the top hinge of my entrance door have become so loose they can no longer be tightened, causing the door to sag so that it is difficult to close. How can I repair this? A: There are a ...

You’re ready to take a shower. You reach for the valve that turns cold to hot, and the lever you use every single day wobbles. It doesn’t feel like it’s going to fall off, but it isn’t right. You ...

A screenshot of the Van Cor screw threads. Sometimes it's the most basic of technologies that stand the test of time. Take the simple screw. It’s a bit of metal with threads spiraling down a shaft, ...

Screw caps are a relatively recent and convenient way to seal a bottle of wine. Plus, they're recyclable when deposited in the bins and roll carts we put at the curb. But it's probably going to take ...