K9® premium deck screws for treated lumber perform perfectly for all decking and outdoor wood projects. Also called Dobermans, these screws are quick to bite in the wood and never let go. The K9® ceramic coating offers two benefits: extreme corrosion resistance and easy glide installation. With a
Should You Move or Renovate? Tips to Help You Decide.
Guest Post by Rob Woods of FixitDads.com Should you stay or go? It's a common question when your current home starts to feel small, old, or boring. Moving locally is common, so you're not alone if you move. However, renovation can be the right choice for some people. Here are some tips and
Essential Tools for DIY Household Projects
Guest Post by Rob Woods of FixitDads.com Becoming a first-time homeowner is a rite of passage. Settling into this role is an exciting but often challenging transition, and one that requires new skills, knowledge, and tools. Now that you own a home, you have the freedom to tackle
Greyhound Reverse-Thread Trim Screws by K9®
Greyhound Premium Reverse-Thread Screws score number one in our comparison studies of popular trim screws. Their performance was unbeatable in both interior and exterior carpentry applications. Premium Reverse Thread Trim Screws by K9® offer these key features: - Quick Bite Tip - 3X ceramic
Tap Bolt versus Hex Cap Screw
How do you know when to use a tap bolt versus a hex cap screw? Tap bolts are fully threaded while hex cap screws are only partially threaded and have a shoulder. Both fasteners fall under the category of hex bolts, which refers to bolts with either partial or full threading and a hex head. Both
Screws that Form their Own Threads
Screws that form their own threads cause for a lot of confusion. Here we delve into self-drilling screws, self-tapping screws, thread-cutting screws, and thread-forming screws. Self-Drilling Screws Self-Drilling Screws drill their own hole and make their own threads. They actually look like
The Pros and Cons of Tension Control Bolts
What is a Tension Control Bolt? A tension control bolt is a pre-assembled bolt, nut, and washer used especially in steel frame construction. Also known as a TC bolt, they possess a domed head rather than a hex head because they are installed from a spline on their other end. This spline connects
Standard Thread Pitch vs. Metric Thread Pitch
Thread pitch is a measurement denoting the amount of threads per an area. Whenever you have fasteners that are secured by threading, you are going to have an extra measurement (the thread pitch) tacked behind the diameter measurement. Examples are ¼-20, ½-13, ½-20 for standard fasteners; and