It’s time to settle an age-old debate: nails vs. screws. Both are a form of ancient wood-fastening technology that still get the job done today. But how do you know which one to use for any given ...

These connecting solutions for mass timber meet code requirements and are easy to install. This fully threaded screw is perfect for connecting small wood structural ...

Whether you’re tackling a major home repair or are simply hoping to become more confident with DIY projects, having the right ...

When we think of woodworking, we think of either nails or wood screws to connect the pieces. However, in many instances, through-bolts can provide greater strength and stability. A through-bolt is a ...

Youtuber Average Joes Joinery shows how to hide a fastener between two joined pieces of wood. An alternative to dowels, he says, the simple tools and supplies needed include a chisel, clamp, drill, ...

Screws are designed with their intended materials in mind. Although it’s possible to use a drywall screw with a piece of wood ...

Last weekend I was installing some 2 x 4 blocking for a bathroom cabinet, and I really struggled to drive the screws into the lumber. In fact, whenever I use drywall screws to build stuff, they break ...