Hurriquake - Disaster Resistant Nails

The winner of Popular Science's "Innovation of the Year" is the Hurriquake Nail. These nails feature a larger head, shear shank, and deeper rings which Hurriquake claims to increase nail retention by up to 50%. If you live in an area with regular hurricanes or high-wind storms or you are worried about being safe during an earthquake you may want to consider these new fasteners. [via cribcandy]

    December 4, 2006 | Comments ()