That question was actually easier to answer a few decades ago because now there are many more types and sizes of nails and screws available, and many more—and better—ways to drive them in.

Align the first row with the chalk line and nail or screw the boards to the joists ... 4 to 5 feet away from the house and ...

There are hundreds of different types of screws, nails, bolts, and staples on offer, and it can be tricky to know exactly which one you need to finish the job. But choosing the right type isn’t ...

The recent line extension, including the Gamma4 intermediate nail and RC Lag Screw, received 510(k) clearance in June 2023. Key features include: Increased cutout resistance: The Gamma4 RC Lag ...

When you have a nail or screw you can’t seem to remove, cutting it down might be your best option. If you don’t have a metal saw around, this trick will let you use the backside of a normal ...

Stainless steel fasteners are the gold standard in marine environments. Hot-dipped galvanized nails and many screws were sacrificed on the altar of speed and productivity. The nails of old I saw ...

from the nearest edge of the wood member. Where this distance cannot be maintained, the cable or raceway must be protected from penetration by screws or nails by a steel “kick” plate or bushing, at ...

He says, "I use a lighter or match to heat the head of a nail or screw until it is red hot. [Editor's note: Grip the nail or screw with pliers to avoid burning your fingers.] Touch the head of the ...

Big Daddy Tazz and Scott Faulconbridge know the drill when they dispute whether the superior fastener is the nail or the screw. Big Daddy Tazz hammers home the point that the nail's simplicity ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Nails, screws and industrial roofing staples are reportedly shredding tires in Kaimuki, residents say. Since Feb. 16, residents say at least 20 drivers have had their ...

As a professional woodworker, I use screws and nails every day ... and truthfully, I hardly give them a second thought. When ...