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Consider Through-bolts When Buying Woodworking Connectors
When we think of woodworking, we think of either nails or wood screws to connect the pieces. However, in many instances, through-bolts can provide greater strength and stability.
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Choosing the Right Nail
Although construction screws and adhesives have an increasing share of the market, nails are still the most frequently used means of fastening anything to wood.
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Driving Nails
Nailing might not be an exact science, but knowing a few tricks can make light work of an otherwise difficult building task.
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Fastening Wood Posts to Concrete
Don't believe that drilling a hole in concrete is easy? Here's a project that may make you change your mind!
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Installing Drywall Fasteners
It doesn't take an earthquake to bring a gallery of family photos, a collection of heirloom dishes or a mirror crashing to the ground. Often damage to such objects results from the wrong type or improperly installed wall fasteners.
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The Advantages of Screws Over Nails
We agree with the old saying, "they don't build 'em like they used to," when it is used in the context of comparing modern day construction to that of yesteryear. Today they build 'em better.
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The Holding Power of Screws
Modern technology has made nuts, bolts and screws affordable and available to everyone. Since threaded connectors of all kinds have far more holding power than nails, screws are becoming more common in everyday construction, including remodels.
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