my mother in law has a hinge problem with her bi-fold closet door that recieves alot of use. I repaired the problem 3 months ago, the upper hinge was really the culprit, with 1 screw completely out and the other ones just loose. I also used tooth picks in the upper hinge and carefully tighten the other hinge screws. the repair lasted 3 months, and now has the same problem. the door is a hollow core with 1/8th in. laminates which the screws go in. every thing seems to line up nicely. What can I do to make the repair more lasting? there is a limit to going to bigger screws. thanks snuffs

I am replacing a pane of glass in an aluminum window. Once I get all of the old (and I do mean OLD) glazing compound out, what should I use to secure the glass in the window. Of course, I know I will use glazing compound, but I can't use glazier points because the window frame is aluminum. In removing the broken pane, I found two pieces of wire that had been twisted and embedded in the glazing compound. Was this a "home made" remedy when the house was built or the windows were manufactured? Are such pieces available somewhere? If so, what the heck are they called?!