SPAX: The Quick and Dirty Difference

We continue to get SPAX® first-timers and converts on a daily basis and we love it! Professional contractors as well as DIY'ers continually reach out to us letting us know how great our products work for them and how they've changed their projects by saving them time and money.

Two centuries of German engineering paired with American manufacturing, our 3 - patented features along with our ICC code approvals, make SPAX® the preferred choice for professional results.

Patented MULTIhead, serrations and
4CUT™ Point make for quicker, easier fastening.

Calling All Builders and Remodelers!

Who doesn't want to experience sunny Florida in January? Well here's the perfect excuse to get away, learn some cool new industry stuff and visit your friends from your favorite fastener company!

Outside Relaxation - Worry Free

Recently, we asked our talented friends at FixThisBuildThat to give our new HCR-X coated exterior screws a try.  In the midst of a deck rehab it was perfect timing to build an outdoor piece of furniture to enjoy the remainder of fall.

Relax, this modern, deep-set sofa is built with cedar and SPAX HCR-X corrosion resistant fasteners ensuring it will withstand the elements.

Are You Up For A Challenge?

This is the second time that SPAX has been honored to be included in sponsoring the highly impressive and oh-so-creative building contest created by our friends at Desert Woodworks. The IG Builders Challenge (IG stands for Instagram for those of you scratching your heads) second season included 1 plan, 2 weeks and 3 celebrity judges!

So just to give you the low down, participants are given a basic plan (this season a farm table) created by our favorite sisters, Shanty2Chic and only 2 weeks to put their personal spin on their completed creations.

Get Fired Up - Make a Firewood Log Rack

It's one of the best times of the year...fireplace and fire pit season!

Photo Credit: Landartdesign.com

Why Are Code Approved Fasteners Not All Created Equal?

We're thrilled that this year our PowerLag® structural fasteners were given ICC (International Code Council) approval for your job sites!

While we know that there are other brands out there that claim they have approval too and why, you might ask, is this special, different and worth celebrating? Well we thought it was cool and different enough to grab our contractor friend, Mark Clement (who happens to be one of our biggest fanatics), and make a video to explain exactly why you'll need these for your upcoming projects.

Small Closet, Big Organization

Like us, do you drool over those fabulous, decked out workshops you see on Houzz or Instagram? Do you have space envy when you happen to see a garage that's actually used to store vehicles in?

Well if you struggle with finding an extra drawer or corner in the basement to keep some of your beloved tools and supplies maybe this will help. Engineer Your Space is expert in utilizing and organizing every nook and cranny in your space, no matter how big or small!

Take the latest closet door organizer for instance...who would have thought using the back of the closet door to have all your favorite DIY gems this handy? (And using SPAX to build too!)

SPAX PowerLags® vs. Conventional Lags

If you have a beefy wood project on the docket, whether it be interior or exterior, you're going to need lag bolts and you're going to want SPAX PowerLags® . Decks, fencing, pergolas, arbors, garden beds or playsets, SPAX provides quality, stability and beauty to any project!

HCR-X: Corrosion's Worst Enemy

We've been talking all summer about the amazing benefits of our newly-launched T-STAR plus Exterior/Deck screw with HCR-X™ Coating. It's now time to stop talking and SHOW you all the awesomeness that awaits when we set Mark from MyFixitUpLife loose to give these gems a try!

Why SPAX?

Daily we're asked multiple questions about our screws. What makes SPAX different? Why are they better? Are they more expensive? And then people take them for a test drive and ask "WHERE CAN I GET THESE?!"

Summer Project Overload? Better Stay Organized!

It's summertime, or for a lot of you out there it's otherwise known as "Project Season" and it's go time!

Checking off that summer to-do list requires some good ole organization in your workshop or garage to keep your projects moving and also to keep your sanity. One of the best examples of workshop envy is the space of Sawdust Girl  (if you're not following her yet, you should!).

Building vertical drawers in your cabinets are a brilliant way to keep track and store away all of your DIY inventory. 

We love these custom made vertical drawers...just perfect size to store all the SPAX on hand!

Why Use SPAX For Your Spring Projects?

Does your Spring project list include a pergola, garden box, deck, play set or maybe fencing? Is your head spinning just thinking of the materials you'll need to purchase to get your DIY home improvement projects done right and done fast? Well SPAX can help you to "Do It Once, Do It Right"!

But don't just take it from us, take it from Mark and Theresa Clements, licensed contractors and hosts of MyFixitUpLife, who've seen it all in their years of DIY'ing all over tarnation!

Spring has Sprung...Think Outside (the "green" box)!

 As the majority of the U.S. has thawed out and trees are beginning to bud, so too are outdoor plans budding in the minds of many. What DIY plans might you have (or have planned for you) this spring and summer?

We love to highlight all of our awesomely loyal SPAX fans and the fantastic projects they create in various spaces. So from time to time, we just have to share all the creativity that's blooming out there!

SPAX: The Builder's Choice

When builders are looking for quality, value and durability in the materials for their projects, we're happy that they look our way!

Risinger Homes is a custom builder and whole house remodeling contractor that specializes in Architect driven and fine craftsmanship work. Utilizing an in-house carpentry staff and the latest building science research, they build dramatically more efficient, healthy and durable homes.

Atlanta, Here We Come!

We're taking our show on the road and heading south this week! Will you be in the Atlanta area on March 8-9?

If so, we'd love for you to swing by the The Builder Remodeler Expo at the Cobb Galleria Center and give SPAX a test drive at booth 1414.  Our entire pit crew will be there with demos, giveaways and fun!

This 2-day event is THE East Coast trade show of the year...hope to see you here!

SPAX.US

Viva Las Vegas!

We're back from the International Builders Show in Las Vegas and happy to say that we all made it back in one piece and had a blast!

Never Lose Your Tape Measurer Again! - DIY Tape Measurer Holder

By contributing partner and guest blogger, Isabelle LaRue


I always seem to misplace my measuring tape so I decided to give it its very own dedicated storage spot in my mini-workshop. It took only minutes to make using a piece of metal from an aluminum flashing sheet.