Since then, screws have evolved considerably, diversifying in both form and function. Most of the screws we're familiar with today are relatively recent inventions. In fact, the Phillips head ...

If you've ever mistakenly grabbed the Phillips head screwdriver when you needed a flat head, you've probably asked yourself why there are different types of screws. Let's start at the beginning ...

Despite being among the most common types of screws, there is some confusion about the nature of the flat head screw, based on some fuzzy nomenclature. Flat head screws share a common name with ...