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Hole plugs for composite decking
Cortex concealed fastening system
Yes, You Need a Cordless Impact Driver
These compact, high-torque tools leave cordless drills in the dust for most any drilling or driving application.
One-Handed Starter Holes for Screws
When it came time to install the window hardware (blind mounts, shade mounts, valance mounts) in my restored 1880s home, I discovered that a tool typically used for metalworking really…
Double Doors Are Twice As Tricky
Prehung double doors demand galvanized nails, a good eye for gaps, and as little moving around as possible.
Video Vault: Nail Removal Tricks
Remove nails the right way to salvage boards and save your hands
Trim takes a spin
Trim Adjustor
Pulling stubborn nails
Sometimes, a hammer claw is ideal; other situations might require a cat's paw or a pair of nippers.
Is a carriage bolt as strong as a machine bolt?
Q: Building codes refer to the National Design Specification as the technical resource for capacities of various parts and pieces. Machine bolts are rated in the NDS, but carriage bolts…
Top Star Adjustable Screws Review
Looking something like lag screws with free-spinning threaded collars at the driven end, Top Star Adjustable Screws are hefty and simple to install
Trackers Pneumatic Nails Review
The Tracker color-coded pneumatic-nail system makes it easy to verify nail size

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