Dear Angie: My home needs a new roof. Which is better: hand-nailing or using a nail gun for the shingles? Does it matter? — S.A., Norman, Okla. Answer: Let me start by answering your last question ...

Dear Angie: My home needs a new roof. Which is better: hand-nailing or using a nail gun for the roof shingles? Does it matter? - S. A., Norman, Okla. Dear S.A.: Let me start by answering your last ...

Q. I've decided to re-roof my house because I simply can't afford to pay a roofer. I'll be stripping off all the shingles down to the bare wood. Do you feel it's worth it to buy a nail gun to install ...

Replacing your roof is a serious investment. A good roof should last 30 years, so it's important to do your research before hiring someone to do the work. Keith McGonigle, owner of Clear Choice Home ...

DEAR TIM: I’m getting bids on a new roof and some of the roofers want to use a nail gun to install the shingles. Is this a good idea? I’ve also heard stories about inferior galvanized nails that don’t ...

Are you a serious DIYer? If so, you know that the quality and type of tools you use will not only determine when the project gets done, but also play a major part in the quality level of the job. One ...

Upgrading from a hammer to a nail gun is a matter of speed. The quick, forceful jolt of a cordless nail gun joins wood much faster than hitting in a nail by hand. These battery-powered tools can fire ...