Decorative nails aren’t commonly thought of as a fastener by many people even though their primary purpose is to fasten together materials. These nails are also commonly known as upholstery nails or tacks. Consider the following: Decorative nails traditionally help professional and do-it-yourself furniture builders to attach upholstery and padding to underlying framework on furniture.…

You need various materials and fastening systems, including abrasives, to successfully complete your DIY home improvement project. Abrasives are materials, often minerals, used to finish or shape a workpiece through rubbing. They can be used to remove rust, strip paint, polish away imperfections, abrade wood, and smooth a weld. Here are other home applications for…

Fasteners that you insert into wooden materials, such as nails, screws, and bolts, can loosen inside of their holes over time. The primary causes of loosening are wear and expansion and contraction of the wood from regular usage and weather and temperature changes. You might have seen this type of damage with outdoor wood holes…

If you’re into DIY home improvement projects, you’ve probably used an abrasive at one point to smooth out other soft materials. However, many DIY enthusiasts don’t know much about the maintenance and use of their abrasives, resulting in costly mistakes. Here are some tips for using and maintaining abrasives at home. Wear protective clothing such…