Remodeling Tools & Equipment

Today's nail guns boast vast improvements in weight, style, grip and reliability. Assuming you selected the right pressure, torque and nail for your project, nail-gun jams should not occur very...

Homeowners as well as commercial builders can benefit from using air-powered tools. Not only do these tools speed the construction process, they reduce the physical labor necessary to frame, sand...

A Bostitch nail gun is one of the best tools to have both at home and work. It is a lightweight tool featuring magnesium housing that makes it durable enough to withstand the regular bashing and...

A framing nailer can trigger sequentially, requiring a pull of the trigger for each nail, or bump fire, which shoots a nail each time the nose is compressed. Choose a type of fire method for a...

Pneumatic finishing nailers were once used mostly by professionals, but more amateurs and hobbyists now see the benefit of using these tools. Pneumatic finish nailers increase efficiency and...

The cost of contracting home improvements can make your head swim and your wallet cry. A job that takes a professional less than an hour might cost hundreds of dollars. However, with a little...

Drywall is also called gypsum plaster, wallboard or Sheetrock. It is composed primarily of gypsum (calcium sulfate) that is added to other ingredients (to add strength, fire retardant, mildew...

There are many different types of hammers including; A Claw hammer (the most common), A Framing hammer (Used mostly by carpenters), A Ball-peen hammer (used in metal working) A hammer is a very...

A magnet is a neat scientific anomaly. Magnetic attraction is caused by the positive and negative atom particles in an object to line up all together. When the negative and positive particles stay...

Learn about the powerful potential of a nail gun - free video.

Learn how to avoid cracks and splits in the wood when using a nail gun - free video.

Learn how to avoid blowouts in the wood with a nail gun - free video.

Learn pinning techniques for trim when using nail guns - free video.

Learn how to use a nail gun for pinning headers - free video.

Learn how to troubleshoot problems with your nail gun - free video.

Learn how to troubleshoot depth problems with the nail gun - free video.

Learn how to avoid injury when using a nail gun - free video.

Learn how to avoid splitting the wood while using the nail gun to nail molding at a right angle - free video.

Learn nail gun safety tips in this free video.

Learn how to choose the right nail for the job and set the depth gauge for the nail gun - free video.

Learn toenailing techniques with the nail gun - free video.

Learn how to toenail with the nail gun - free video.

Learn how to through nail when framing with a nail gun - free video.

Learn how to maintain and care for your nail gun - free video.

Learn how to use the rapid fire trigger and the safety trigger on a nail gun - free video.

Learn about the specific features of nail guns - free video.

Learn about cost and quality of nail guns - free video.

A battery operated electromagnet is an easy and fun science project that anyone can make. It can be made with pretty much any piece of iron wrapped in insulated wire and plugged into a battery,...

Learn how to use and maintain a finish nailer, or brad nailer including what do when the tool gets a nail jam, in this free online instructional series on using a nail gun.

A wall stud finder is an accurate and indispensable tool used in place of manually finding studs by hand and by sound. When anything is hung from a wall by nail or screw, the nail must be hammered...

A brad nailer can help you get your job done faster and more easily, but choosing the right brad nailer might not be as easy as using one. When choosing a brad nailer for your home or business,...

Base molding is installed at the base of the wall and gives your room a finished look. Base molding is also known as baseboard in some parts of the country. Most do-it-yourself homeowners can...

Give a finished look to your new flooring by nailing a shoe, or quarter-round, to your base molding. By installing the shoe over the flooring, you will hide all uneven edges in the flooring at the...

Don't damage the workpiece - or yourself - when using a hammer. Play it safe and follow these simple instructions.