The hammer is one of the most common tools to have because it is simple yet versatile. What you may not have realized is just how many different types of hammers there are. Even more importantly, ...

You know the style we’re talking about – a round, flat, disc-shaped nose on one side, and a pair of straight or curved claws on the other. It’s called a “claw” hammer. The old wives tale ...

Later, general contractor Tim Silva demonstrates how to properly swing the common, 16 ounce hammer. Notably, Silva points out that it's a good idea to use your whole arm with a wide swing so as to ...