How to Hammer & Pull Nails
This helpful reference article shows the best ways to hammer and pull nails. Explains pulling nails, toenailing, and best practices for nailing. To start a nail, hold it just below the head between your thumb and forefinger, place the tip end on the surface, and then give it a few light taps with your hammer. […]
Buyer’s Guide to Nails, Screws, Bolts, and Hollow-Wall Fasteners
In This Article: Buying Screws Lag Bolts, Carriage Bolts and Machine Bolts Buying Nails Hollow Wall Fasteners A roundup of the various types of screws, bolts, and nails, and the proper application for each A variety of nails, screws, bolts, and other fasteners are integral to the construction of houses. Most of these are sold […]