Shimming windows into a wall is not done just any which way. The better of the window manufacturers will provide a shimming schedule with every window, specifying exactly where the shims should go.
The general principles are:
Bottom shims
On the bottom the shims should go under vertical struct...
There is a confusing array of hammers on the store shelf, and then many more that aren't on the ordinary store shelves. You may be surprised to learn that there are cultural differences in hammers.
Here is a comparison of a North American with a British hammer. The head itself is similar bu...