Nuts and Bolts

Guard Posts for Angled Deck Corners
Prescriptive codes don't address the connection at less common angles, so base the connection off more typical ones using bolts, structural screws, blocking, and steel tension ties.
Keep Closet Bolts Upright
A pinch of wax packed in around the bolts keeps the toilet in alignment.
Practical System for a Seismic Retrofit
A single steel column on a reinforced footing keeps homes standing during an earthquake.
Custom-Made Tool for Inserts
Create an installation tool that works well with only two nuts, a washer, and a full-thread bolt.
Deburring Tool
Attach this chamfering tool to a power drill and easily shave down the outer edges of a bolt, pipe, or rod.
Pilot Holes in a Deck Ledger
It's important to differentiate between the types of drilled holes for bolts vs. lag screws.
A Simple Trick Straightens Threads
When you need to cut a machine screw that’s too long, thread a nut onto the screw first. Cut the screw, and then back the nut off. It will straighten…
Titen HD Screw Anchor Review
The Titen HD screw ancho by Simpson Strong-Tie has the engineering and code documentation that allows it to be used for fastening mudsills and wall plates to foundations and slabs and can replace traditional J-bolts in many cases
What’s the Difference: Hollow-wall anchors
Which is strongest: plastic anchors, auger anchors, mollies, or toggle bolts?
New life for old balusters
I like to reuse vintage architectural elements where possible. It keeps them out of the landfill, and they add charm and substance to new projects. Sometimes, however, code issues can…

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