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 ...

It's about time that the traditional hammer got a powered upgrade. Here's what you need to know about the auto hammer and how ...

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 ...

I started building a small deck last year and I had to drive a few dozen 3½-inch framing nails into tight-grained lumber.