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Tom Silva, General Contractor
Though you surely own a hammer already, he recommends a wood-handled straight-claw hammer for most tasks. "A 16-ounce hammer has plenty of heft but isn't too heavy," he says. "And the wood handle vibrates less than metal or plastic, so it's easier on hands and arms." -
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