21.   If you use a finish nail, drill a pilot hole through the hardwood first.

22.   If you use wood screws, drill pilot holes first, then counterbore larger holes to recess the screwheads.

23.   If you have to install sheet metal screws, you need to drill pilot holes first.

24.   If you have to nail close to the ends of the board, drill pilot holes first to keep the board from splitting.

25.   In addition to the pilot hole, drill a clearance hole for the screw shank.

26.   Let the repair sit a day, drill a new pilot hole, and the screw should fit just fine.

27.   Locate the rivet hole in the shovel socket and drill a pilot hole into the handle.

28.   Make certain you drill pilot holes for the screws first, and be sure the screws go into the top of the riser.

29.   Now drill pilot holes for the spike and ferrule fasteners, keeping spacer blocks in place.

30.   No need to drill pilot holes, just position the plates and use a power screwdriver to drive the screws through the drywall into the wood studs.