Stripped screw holes

An old trick my Dad taught me years ago: if the screw is going into wood, put a toothpick in the hole, break it off flush, then thread in the screw. If the screw is going into metal, loop a piece of safety wire in half, put it in the hole, and bend flush with the surface. Thread in the screw and clip off the excess. A paperclip also works well in a pinch.

Best way is to fill the hole with either wood putty or JB Weld, then re-drill, but not always an option if you're in a pinch or don't have time wait for a filler to cure.

Hope this helps.