Tool Kit: Lightweight Hammer

I learned deck building from a production deck builder. While he could build decks quickly, he could have been even faster if he’d used more…

The combination playground-memorial was designed by Theresa Coleman Clement as part of an Extreme Makeover: Home Edition project in October 2011 that also included building…

If you’re tempted to skip this article because you think safety is boring, consider that having a safety program might help you and your crew…

Estwing hammer review: Here’s what you need to know about the best Estwing hammer and why it’s a good hammer for professional remodelers.

There’s a lot to consider when you set out to refurbish an old porch. They’re challenging, and not just because every porch is different.

In 2004, after dominating the market for more than 70 years, wood treated with CCA (chromated copper arsenate) was withdrawn from residential use due to…

May 20: Decked out! Mark & Theresa are talking decks on this week’s show. They’ll be sharing what you need to know to make sure…

These days I carry Estwing’s 19-ounce Ultra Series Smooth Face Rip Claw Hammer with Leather Grip. It is my every-day carry. And this Estwing hammer is awesome.

Three Fences Designing, detailing, and installing fences for looks, quality, and production speed Mark Clement If I said I didn’t like building fences, I’d be…

Learn about the features and benefits of the latest Stanley FatMax Hammers here. Mark A licensed contractor, tool expert, wood and outdoor enthusiast, and elite…

This rip hammer is so good that I can’t describe it. The Vaughan hammer has a glorious chisel-claw with a nearly straight—but not straight—fetch.

Smash and Grab Even though we don’t use them the way they’ve been used for decades, even centuries, a hammer is still an integral and…

If you’re old enough, you remember nailing off decks with fistfuls of hot-dipped-galvanized sixteens. Your bags were loaded with pounds of nails, and your hammer…

When you buy a hammer for blunt for DIY and home improvement the awesome is in the details, not the brute force. Check out how to choose a hammer.

TOOL KIT Light and Compact Framing Nailer By Mark Clement Stanley-Bostitch 800/556-6696 bostitch.com Street price: $250 As dependable as screws are for decking, about the…