If you’re trying to replace an old screw, but the hole is worn out and uncooperative, here’s a way to get that screw to stay…
Take a twist-tie from a loaf of bread, fold it over, then cut the unfolded, open ends so that the tie is the length of the screw’s hole.
Place the V-shaped end of the twist-tie into the hole, then put in the screw.
If there’s not enough room for the screw, cut the twist-tie in half, reinsert only one side of the twist-tie in the hole, and then reinsert the screw.
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