A Quick Guide to Nails for the DIY-er

Leah shows how to pick the right nail for your job, every time!

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[scotttaylor]

Leah... Your videos are absolutely among the VERY CLEAREST and most patiently explained DIY videos on YouTube. I LOVE them and please keep 'em coming !!! 😃

[nyla]

I love you Leah - you are a woman's (& men too, but, most won't admit it) SUPREME MENTOR/COACH!!! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. I appreciate you!!!

[lindamarsden]

I watch your videos, even when I think I know the topic, because I usually learn something new or it's a great refresher. You are the BEST, you never disappoint. If we lived in the same neighborhood I hope we would be friends.

[maxbugarin]

Hey Leah! Watching your videos gave me confidence to cut and replace the siding on my house. Even busted 40 feet of concrete on my own.
Thank you! I am from Los Angeles.

[mikemorgan]

I don’t know what I would do without you I have learned so much since watching your channel. I sometimes still screw up but at least I know how to do things. Thank you! 🙏🏼

[GraphicDesignerOC]

Thank you thank you thank you!

Everyone has a beginners wood working video but all I wanted to know is what kind of nails I needed to get started... not what kind of tools. Your segment about 3x the size of the wood made me happy.

Thank you once again.

[timcaron]

Good one Leah.  This was Worth its weight in gold.  A must know for DYIers.  It will really come in handy in the futur.  I went to the lumber yard last month and man asked me what are the difference between the different nails.  He didnt know which one to buy.  So in 5 mins I was able to explain to him the different types.  In the end there were 2 others who stopped to listen to what I had to say.  Great video.  Take care and be safe.   Tim

[susancade]

"Thank you so much Leah for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us!"

[raymitchell]

As always Leah, you nailed it! Thanks for the videos, I always learn something.

[skyhawaii]

Great information. Thanks for posting this video. Painting is my skilled trade. I commonly encounter nail problems on a daily basis. For example, nail pops, rusty nail heads, broken nail heads, exposed nails on exterior surfaces, and nail or other fastener failures on deck surfaces. Another problem on horizontal surfaces I commonly encounter is the the filler or plugs eventually squeeze out which eventually causes rot. After watching this video, I now realize that people who build use whatever they have and not what is best for the given situation. Once this happens and the problems later develop, it is better to pass on a paint job because the best paint will not fix something that was done wrong to begin with.

[hexhex]

Learning can be a pleasure at any age! Thanks Leah

[jafafafa]

I appreciate the video. I have alot of family that are familiar with carpentry but I don't know a thing. They don't really know why they use certain nails they just know it the right way. Now I know why I need to use they and makes my life easier

[billcoley]

Leah you are worth a million bucks. Thanks from someone that should know this info

[ketuketu]

You “hit the nail on the head” with this video....thx again, so informative!

[nankokoolish]

Leah, you are such a great teacher. I am always so impressed! I have learned so much from you. Peace and Love

[shawnthompson]

Before this video I thought the reason duplex nails had a double head was to prevent it from going to deep when hanging a picture frame onto a wall. Now I know a little more. I'm still going to use them for hanging pictures as it works. I just know a little bit more now. Thanks Leah

[notyourhomeboy]

Happy to have stumbled upon this video. A true sign of knowledge is sharing your gift with others. Thank you.

[sammig.]

I want to learn basic woodworking and tool use and safety. Can't get anyone to teach me, so off to YouTube University 😂. This is the second video I've watched of yours and I feel like I can do it, Leah! Glad I found you and you've got a new subscriber!

[GodGivesGraceToTheHumble]

Wow, you have the sweetest soul ever. God bless you and thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊❤🙏

[evangelineking]

Thanks so much. I have to fix something on my shed and didn't know what nails to use. You answered my question perfectly. Thanks!