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

What’s with all of the hammers that look alike – yet some are tiny and others are really big? You know the style we’re talking about – a round, flat, disc-shaped nose on one side, and a pair of ...

You’ve heard it before: Choose the right tool for the job. If you have only one hammer, you probably need more. Here’s a quick overview of several types of hammers and how they’re used. A claw hammer ...

From weekend warriors to professional contractors, everyone needs a dependable hammer in their toolbox; the world is full of nails, after all. Whether you’re hanging pictures or framing out a new deck ...