How to Not Split Wood While Hand Nailing

Imagine working with some beautiful pieces of cherry or mahogany, and the project underway is almost done, and in hopes of finishing early for the day, you hammer a little faster than necessary, and ping, the wood splits. A project is now delayed and/or potentially ruined.

  March 28, 2008 | Comments ()

Pretty Tools Target Women Builders

Wild and Wolf's graphically vivid floral tools are causing quite the discussion at Apartment Therapy's Chicago blog. Although seemingly innovative, Wild and Wolf isn't the first company to produce tools targeted to women - Barbara K and Tomboy Tools, among others, have also created female-friendly models.

  March 4, 2008 | Comments (1)

How to Countersink a Screw

There is nothing more aggravating than screws that poke their heads out and expose the lips of their conical top. An easy method to hide those unsightly blemishes is to countersink.

It is common knowledge that the best way to get a job done is to have the right tools, and thankfully there are countersinking bits available that make the job much easier. It is a process as simple as knowing the length and diameter of the screws you are going to use, and buying the appropriate bits.

  March 2, 2008 | Comments (1)