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Ask the Builder: Finish nail guns will wow you

A few months ago, I brought my 20- ounce hammer and a traditional nail set tool with me to church. A six-penny finish nail, ...
Q: I was helping my boyfriend install some wood trim this weekend and had a disagreement with him about finish nails. He thinks you should drive them flush with the wood and then paint over them. I ...
There’s more to driving a nail than just hammering it in. First, use a hammer that feels comfortable when you swing it. An ordinary 13- or 16-ounce claw hammer is fine for most jobs. To get full ...
Discover the genius behind this incredible homemade invention: the omnipotent plier! In this video, we showcase how this multifunctional tool can also serve as an efficient nail hammer. Perfect for ...
1. When driving brads, finishing nails an inch long or less, it's not easy to get them started with your fingers in the way. A better approach is to cut a narrow slot in a piece of cardboard that's ...