Remember the scene in “Titanic” where Rose takes two poorly placed practice swings with an ax to break the handcuffs off Jack … and then she actually does it? Well, that’s Hollywood magic. While we ...

1. Roughen the hammer's striking face with sandpaper—it'll help prevent glancing blows that bend nails and often find your thumb. 2. Chisel-shaped nail points tend to split the wood. To avoid the ...

When doing DIY projects, a lot can go wrong, such as when the hammer hits your finger instead of the nail. To protect your hand and avoid other issues, every DIY enthusiast can use the following five ...