The hammer is such a common tool, most people probably don't think too much about how to use it. This video from This Old House, however, shows how small differences in your hammer can make a big ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. To the novice tool user, the differences between hammer types may not be all that apparent. That is, until you come across one with an ...

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

A hammer and level laying flat on wood planks - Barton/Getty Images The hammer is a necessary tool for installing vinyl fencing and ensuring the posts are properly buried and secure. However, if ...