Types Of Screw Fasteners - Using The Right Type Of Screws Well for a lot of tasks we may well find that a nail is the ideal fixing, however when it comes to fasteners then you would be hard pushed to find anything better than a screw. Investing In The Best Tools The first thing I would say is that when it comes to using screws, buy an electric screwdriver. Invest in a good one as it will pay for itself many times over, in fact as DIY tools go it is most likely to be the best investment you have ever made. You may find yourself spending a £100 on one and then only using it twice in three months, but then you will end up doing a big DIY job and wish you had bought two batteries. When it comes to using screws as fastenings, an electric screwdriver is a Godsend. Screws can be used to fasten just about any material together other than fastening something to bricks or concrete, in which case you will need a specialist fixing such as a raw plug, to screw in to. You can buy screws from ti...