I've actually had pretty good luck with cordless nailers—even on engineered lumber. The key is battery size and nail quality. Upgrading to a higher am...

Totally get where you're coming from—sometimes it feels like you're chasing your tail with these things. One trick I've found helpful is to set a base...

Totally agree, compaction's deceivingly tricky once you're knee-deep in it. The screwdriver method's handy, but I've also had luck with the 'heel test...