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A Tip From The Pros You Can Use At Home
If a screw turns without tightening, it’s likely that the screw hole is stripped. Fortunately, there’s a simple and effective way to fix it using toothpicks! First, dip several toothpicks in wood glue and insert them tightly into the stripped hole. Allow the glue to dry completely over about 48 hours, then trim the excess toothpick material flush with the surface. Finally, drill a new pilot hole and reinstall the screw for a tight, secure hold.

Project Feature: PQI/AIS
In December, PQI and its subsidiary, Advanced Inspection Services (AIS), proudly opened the doors to their brand-new facility! Crawford Merz was honored to partner with the project team on this exciting buildout, which transformed the existing calibration space to support the organizations’ ongoing growth and expand service offerings for their customers. The updated space now features four new labs (totaling 14,655 square feet), three training rooms, four conference rooms, a break area, and a dedicated customer center.
Click the link below to view more pictures of this project on our website!
IREM MN 2025 VIP Tradeshow
Things definitely heated up at last week’s IREM Minnesota VIP Tradeshow! This event is always one of our favorites. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth and entered our Solo Stove Bonfire Pit giveaway!
A big congratulations to our lucky winners, Matthew Malenstyn and Donna Becker – Enjoy those bonfires!