Grip the hammer by the end of the handle.
Hold the hammer tightly so it doesn’t slip out of your hands.
Hold the nail to the surface, and gently tap the nail with the hammer until it stays in place.
Swing the hammer with your entire arm.
Ensure that the nailing surface is safe.
Do not spread the nails on the floor. Once a nail is dropped, pick it up and use it or put it away immediately.