Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers

Hints, Tips, and Everyday Wisdom

Experience is the best teacher. Learn ways to complete projects faster with these hints and tips.

split wood nail

To prevent wood from splitting: A nail point usually has a wedge shape to it. When driving the nail make sure the wedge is perpendicular to the wood grain thereby cutting the grain. If the wedge is parallel to the wood grain it separates the grain and you get a split. I got this effective tip from a real old carpenter. Handy Andy



Back to Home Improvement Preview Lawn And Garden Preview Home Decorating Shopping Center