Fastener removal tool and method of removing fasteners

A screw removal tool comprising:

• a handle;
• a cord movable relative to the handle, the cord having a first end and a second end, the first end coupled to a first point of the handle and the second end coupled to a second point of the handle;
• and
• a loop formable by the cord extending from the handle, the loop having a first length of cord extending from the handle when the tool is in a first condition and a second length of cord extending from the handle when the tool is in a second, wherein:
• the first length is greater than the second length,
• the cord is configured to pass under the head of screw when the tool is in the first condition, and
• the cord is configured to engage a shaft of a screw when the tool is in the second condition.

A method of removing a screw from a material, the method comprising:

• providing a handle;
• providing a cord movable between a first position and a second position relative to the handle, wherein the cord has a curved portion extending from the handle;
• moving the cord to the first position, wherein the cord forms an opening having a first area when the cord is in the first position, the first area being greater than an area of a head of the screw;
• positioning the opening over the head of the screw so that the cord is proximate a shaft of the screw;
• moving the cord to the second position, wherein the opening has a second area when the cord is in the second position, the second area less than an area of a head of the screw;
• and
• lifting the screw from the material via at least the cord.