Nail guns for simple jobs around the house
A must-have for your fixer-upper. (Jim Quenzer/)There are many types of nail guns on the market. If you’re looking for some assistance with tasks around the house and not doing major construction, finishing nailers and brad nailers are most often the way to go. Finishing nail guns use thick nails and have a more powerful hold than brad nail guns, which use only 18-gauge nails and are more suited to secure thinner wood without splitting. Our picks include both pneumatic options which operate using an air compressor, and cordless electric options, which don’t require any additional equipment.Air compressor required. (Amazon/)If you’re doing a lot of home renovation projects or have a serious woodworking hobby, using an air compressor to operate your tools likely makes sense. Pneumatic power—essentially running pressurized air through a hose to your tool—can give nail guns more force than electric nail guns. This low-priced pneumatic finish nailer...