Do It! Hack Your Wrenches to Bust Nuts Loose

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October 9, 2023

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Combination wrenches and box-end wrenches are two of the most common tools you reach for when you need to loosen a nut.

But, they do have their limitations.

They’re relatively short, so they don’t provide much leverage. And, you often don’t have a wrench to fit the exact size nut you need to loosen.

Watch the video above to see Joe’s Simple Solution.

Joe Truini is a contractor, author, and the host of “Simple Solutions” on Today’s Homeowner TV and the weekly Today’s Homeowner radio show. He has worked on both large commercial projects and residential remodeling, and has written for national publications such as This Old House and Popular Mechanics. He has also written eight books, including three best-selling shed-building books. Joe lives in Connecticut with his family and enjoys hiking, traveling, and baseball in his spare time.

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